Having used a few gimbals over the last few years I opted for the weebill-s as it has amazing specifications with a super price.
Is it the perfect all round gimbal?? Personally I think so, from lightweight mirror less cameras to pro and semi pro it works flawlessly.
I use it with a Nikon D850 and various lenses with ease. Add an extra mini tripod stand and it's the easiest to hold and use gimbal in a very long time.
Follow focus works fantastic, and the zyplay app has been updated to allow sync movement, ideal if can't be right next to your camera.
Next is the video transmitter for me to try, that should help a lot with interview work.
On the whole I definitely give this 5*, amazing gimbal in a small easy to use package.
Is it the perfect all round gimbal?? Personally I think so, from lightweight mirror less cameras to pro and semi pro it works flawlessly.
I use it with a Nikon D850 and various lenses with ease. Add an extra mini tripod stand and it's the easiest to hold and use gimbal in a very long time.
Follow focus works fantastic, and the zyplay app has been updated to allow sync movement, ideal if can't be right next to your camera.
Next is the video transmitter for me to try, that should help a lot with interview work.
On the whole I definitely give this 5*, amazing gimbal in a small easy to use package.
05/07/2022
I bought the Zhiyun Weeble S after my Zhiyun crane 1 finally kicked the bucket. I got it for a commercial shoot for a hard hat film with actors at Big Sky Studios in London. I work as a videographer for Nomadic Creatives Ltd. Here are my thoughts:
Our setup - GH5 in a cage, Metabones speedbooster XL with the Samyang 50mm F1.4
Box - unlike the Zhiyun Crane 1 it doesn't come with carry case which is a bit annoying, but it's easy to store away.
Weight limit - it handled the weight absolutely fine, balancing was a doddle thanks to the locking arms.
Stability - it's okay, needs a good bit of tweaking to get smooth in the settings. But miles off something like a Ronin M or Movi out of the box, you can get close but it takes a lot of time to learn how it moves.
Focus wheel - it's okay, it's very cheap and it does an okay job. It's fly by wire so there's 0 consistency and it's slow to react and difficult to master compared to a pro system.
Zhiyun transmission app - it worked fine in a test setup at home, but in the studio it was so unreliable but that could of been something to do with the location. After waiting an hour on set we just sacked it off.
Overall it's excellent value, but it's built at a price point, if you have more money there are better options but it's good for the price.
Our setup - GH5 in a cage, Metabones speedbooster XL with the Samyang 50mm F1.4
Box - unlike the Zhiyun Crane 1 it doesn't come with carry case which is a bit annoying, but it's easy to store away.
Weight limit - it handled the weight absolutely fine, balancing was a doddle thanks to the locking arms.
Stability - it's okay, needs a good bit of tweaking to get smooth in the settings. But miles off something like a Ronin M or Movi out of the box, you can get close but it takes a lot of time to learn how it moves.
Focus wheel - it's okay, it's very cheap and it does an okay job. It's fly by wire so there's 0 consistency and it's slow to react and difficult to master compared to a pro system.
Zhiyun transmission app - it worked fine in a test setup at home, but in the studio it was so unreliable but that could of been something to do with the location. After waiting an hour on set we just sacked it off.
Overall it's excellent value, but it's built at a price point, if you have more money there are better options but it's good for the price.
05/07/2022
Just received my Weebil S. Probably the best gimbal on the market in my opinion. It's very easy to mount and balance your camera. I use Lumix GH5 and G80 with a variety of lenses and it handles them easily. The extra power in the motors is clearly evident. The quick release clamps are even easier to apply. One of the main features that attracted me to the Weebil gimbals is the ability to lock all the axis and comfortably carry it in almost any backpack. I recommend getting all the accessories that go with this gimbal. I've got some quick release trans mounts which are cool and time saving as you don't need to screw and twist on monopods or stands, saving you seconds. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the Image Transmission Transmitter/Receiver when they become available. I first heard about gimbals a few years ago like DJI, but my first gimbal was the Zhiyun Smooth 4, then the Weebil Lab and now the Weebil S. I'm really impressed with the quality and the value for money I've got with each purchase. Really good job and a big Thank You to Helen from Zhiyun Official Store (Europe) for fantastic support and assistance. I highly recommend this product.
05/07/2022
Overall good . But its too expensive for a price with technical value of 50 pounds
05/07/2022