ZHIYUNWeebill S Compact Gimbal Stabilizer for DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Sony A7M3 A7III A7R3 with 24-70MM GM Len Nikon Z6 Z7 Panasonic GH5 GH5s Canon 5D4 5D3 EOS R BMPCC 4K 3-Axis Handheld Weebills

I bought the Zhiyun Weebill S based on rave reviews of the content creators, and it did not disappoint.Let's start with the good:Some features that I really appreciate, especially when compared with my big and bulky DJI Ronin S, is that the Weebill S comes in a surprisingly small package. They claimed that the area occupied is about a letter-sized paper, and it's true, when fully disassembled and folded, it's so compact that I can basically stuff it anywhere in my camera bag where I see fits.The next really important feature for me is the ability to easily lock ALL the axis in two positions (one position for transport, one position for balancing) so that the gimbal can be quickly stored away or be ready to use in less than a min when taken out of the backpack. They have included a two-piece design quick release plate, an arca swiss type bottom sliding plate, and a Manfrotto style sliding/locking plate. The Manfrotto plate can be mounted to the camera and acts as a quick-release plate for the gimbal, with a push of a button, you can also quickly mount the Manfrotto plate to your Manfrotto compatible video tripod as well.The third feature which I think is very helpful, is the ability to change all parameters of the gimbal (speed/tilt/balance/autotune/deadband/follow/button functions etc etc) on the fly directly on the gimbal, through an easy to use menu system, so you don't have to pull your cellphone out to change any of the settings.The gimbal features a camera style rotating/4 way multi-function dial with the ability to (half-press) focus/(full press) capture and change camera parameters with a lot of mirrorless cameras (except on Sony cameras, which is a pity, on Sony cameras you can only control the recording and zoom on power zoom lenses)The battery lasts a very long time, is easily replaceable during the shoot, and can even charge your camera if you connect your camera to the gimbal using included cables, however, the battery needs to be taken out of the camera to be charged using the dedicated charging pad, which I found slightly less convenient compared to the DJI, or even the Crane M2, all of which supports charging directly on the gimbal.There is a wireless transmitter which I did not purchase so I can't really comment on the specific features in that area.Now areas for improvement:The function of ZY Play app is pretty dry compared to the DJI Ronin app, and offers very limited adjustment to the gimbal.Also, the gimbal is pretty much designed for right-hand users, with the AF dial permanently mounted to the left side. If you hold the gimbal with left hand, it's not very comfortable.The gimbal claims to support Sony A7 III + 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens (which weights a hefty 1550g), in my actual testing, it's a bit stretching at best, because you would need to have the camera mounted all the way to the back of the QR plate, have the lens in non-extended state (24mm), and remove lens hood to be able to barely balance it on the gimbal without counter-weight. If you even just put a UV filter on the front of the lens, the Weebill S will not correctly balance the camera setup without counter-weight. So that's a bit of "gotcha" when I received the gimbal and found out the hard way. But in all honestly, I would not use such a heavy setup and would highly suggest you stick with prime lens offerings that works great with this gimbal, while providing reduced fatigue and versatility for your creative shots. (after all, balancing the gimbal is super duper easy after lens/camera change).

The media could not be loaded. I photograph professionally and video as a hobbyist, particularly for documenting travels and family moments like chasing after a toddler hiking through a rugged park. I had tried using my photography experience to film through the coordination of steady hands, a breathing pattern, and taking careful steps, and that worked to some extent. Next, I tried using a $100 gimbal to help with image stabilization, and that was a big improvement, but I kept running into issues like having to recalibrate from time to time, or movement not having been as smooth as I'd have liked. So, I asked my professional videography friends for their recommendation for use with smartphones, GoPros, and my Sony Alpha A6500. They said with an overwhelming majority: DJI Ronin or the slighly less expensive, but just as capable, Zhiyun Crane. Both were over $300, and I went with the Crane-M2, the smaller, lighter successor to the popular original. I loved it with the Sony A6500 and GoPro.The Crane M-2, however, cannot accommodate the Canon 5D series with my 24-70mm f/2.8L lens. The Weebill S looked like the right gimbal for that camera, and I bought it while on sale for $395.INCLUDED ITEMS- Gimbal- Quick-release plate (same one as the Weebill Lab) with markings--- Bottom: Manfrotto QR plate. Top: Arca-Swiss- Mini Tripod- Two 18650 batteries (2600 mAh each) and a two-battery charger- Camera backing base (to elevate the camera so the lens won't hit the QR plate)- Zhiyun ZW-Micro-002, ZW-Mini-002, LN-MBUC-B01, ZW-Multi-002 camera control cables, one of which is specifically for Sony- USB-C cable for Gimbal firmware upgrade- Quickstart guide- Compartmentalized storage, but you will still need to buy a case to hold itPROS- Surprisingly VERY small, compact, lightweight design, making it far easier to bring with me on trips- Stabilization worked VERY well. Bounces and FAST movements worked without a glitch. It works SO much better than the $100 gimbal I had previously purchased!- Material feels, looks, and is packaged far more professionally than the $100 gimbal- Lock switch for each of the 3 axes to prevent them from swinging all over, a complaint I have with the cheaper gimbal. This allows me to carry the item without having to first use velcro to lock the arms in place- Works with my Canon 5D Mark IV with 24-70mm f/2.8L lens and Sony Alpha A6500- The occasional jerkiness I had experienced with the $100 gimbal is not an issue with this Zhiyun- Quiet stabilization: you could literally hear the motors operating on the $100 gimbal, but on the Zhiyun, it's fairly quiet- VERY responsive and FAST motor torque- Motor torque is customizable (including tilt, roll, and pan) via the Menu--- Auto-tune function to set the correct power for the mounted camera/lens- Camera control options via the included control cable and is compatible with Canon, Sony, Nikon, and many more brands- Depending on the mode the gimbal is in, a double-press on the trigger re-centers the camera, a triple turns it around for a selfie (for narrating yourself in a documentary or vlogging)- LV button enters/exits the camera's Live Preview mode--- Double-press it to lock all front side buttons. Triple-press to lock the joystick- Lasted about 12.5 hours. Took about 5 hours to charge- OLED display shows relevant information (gimbal mode, battery level, connection status)- Multi-directional control wheel and joystick make it easier (and with the OLED, quicker) to change modes and access different functions- 360 degree pan. Can also tilt and roll- 6 stabilization modes. More on that in the TIPS/NOTES section below- Batteries are replaceable- iOS/Android app: "ZY Play" allows for additional control and guidance (must pair gimbal via Bluetooth to use)--- VERY HANDY: Smartphone can use its built-in accelerometer to remotely control the gimbal!--- Subject motion tracking via the smartphone (SmartFollow 2.0 feature), but requires the optional TransMount Image Transmission Module- Full manual can be downloaded from the website, helping to save some trees- 6-step Calibration (best when done on a clean, level surface)--- Both the Zhiyun mobile app and Windows software guide you with the steps. Do them enough times, and you can manually follow the steps without any appCONS- Very pricey for a point-and-shoot Joe- Calibration cannot be saved into memory for various cameras, and so if you switch a camera, you should/will need to recalibrate each time--- Keep in mind that whenever you re-mount the same camera, it is unlikely to be placed in the exact same spot and configuration, and recalibration is recommended regardless- No one-button push quick release like their Crane-M2 to mount/unmount the camera. As a wedding photographer, quick releases are always appreciated because every second you delay is a potentially missed moment- Cannot charge the batteries through the grip via the USB-C cable- For a beginner, it can be a BIG challenge learning how to properly balance the gimbal, especially for multiple camera and lens combinations- Quick Start Guide is VERY minimal. If you're new to gimbals, search for some how-to videos on YouTube on the Weebill S- Storage case is included, but to put the gimbal away, you'll have to change everything back to the factory configurationTIPS/NOTESThe $100 gimbal I have only has 2 modes: following the gimbal handle's movement and staying locked in position. This Zhiyun has six.3 modes that are standard with the more higher end gimbals. The joystick can be used to manually move the camera around.- PF (Pan-Follow) where the camera pans as you turn the gimbal left and right. This allows you to smoothly pan the camera for weddings where you reveal the ring from behind the wall- F (Follow) where the camera points in the same direction as the gimbal handle is pointed to. This allows you to keep the camera pointed at the subject as if you were chasing that person- L (Locked) where the camera is always pointed in one direction. This allows you to follow a subject regardless of how your body is turned, such as filming snowboarders as you keep moving on your own3 additional modes:- POV (Point-of-View) where the camera is able to freely move into any direction to follow a subject. This allows you to film as if you were a bird flying behind someone- Vortex allows you to film from above as if you were at the top of a vortex/hurricane. This is great for capturing the environment/surrounding areas in relation to the subject- Go allows you to follow someone in a very fast pan and tilt movement. Think of an action movie where you have to keep moving back and forth between different individuals who are running, ducking, jumping, etc.Be sure to update to the latest firmware to fix any issues that existed with older versions of the gimbal software. This can be accomplished via the included USB-C cable.Overall, for a hobbyist, this gimbal is just too powerful and expensive. However, for professional work, this Zhiyun impressed me a LOT. It is leaps and bounds better than the $100 gimbal I have, and the 6 different modes make it very versatile to shoot footage in a variety of ways. Furthermore, the small size/light weight makes it very easy to bring along on trips. It performed just as well as their smaller Crane-M2 model, and the Zhiyun mobile app extends the gimbal's capabilities an extra notch.

I have used several different gimbals (DJI Ronin S, Zhiyun Crane 2, etc) and the Weebill S is one of my favorite by far. It's really nice to have such a small gimbal but it can hold so much weight! It balanced my Sony A7III with a G Master lens with no issue at all.The gimbal is built very well, doesn't feel cheap at all. It's nice and lightweight making it super easy to carry around for hours on end. Movements are smooth and it doesn't give off that "cheap gimbal look".The modes are well thought out, it can do many things that higher priced gimbals do as well. I will say there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to operating the menus, however referring to the manual helps to bring some clarity.I love the tripod feet that double as a top handle when changed. The top handle is a feature I wish my Ronin S has because it provides an easy way to get low shots.You can lock it on each axis to prevent the camera from spinning around and hitting things while not in use. This is a feature I wish my Ronin had...It has a wireless camera control system, so double check to see if your camera is compatible. There are extra accessories you can purchase for the Weebill S to make the experience even better. The follow focus wheel comes with the gimbal which is a HUGE plus.The Weebill S is definitely going to be my go-to travel gimbal for outdoor trips and small shooting spaces. Definitely recommend for travel videographers -- must have gimbal!

Chegou num prazo um pouco mais do que o esperado mas nada reclamar simplesmente maravilhoso

Trägt meine GH5 optimal 💪🏼

Great stability, easy to use as a beginner.It’s very easy to stabilise and the images you can get are really great. The tripod integrated in the handle is very useful too.

Ótimo produto e entrega super rápida

Rapaz. Ele é muito top. Diferenciado esse