I just got the Weebill S I found a sale for $250 since it is my first one and not sure how much I would use it I figured it would be great. I followed your set up video and boom I was up and running! I just picked up the follow focus and will soon give that a go. You have helped me so much! Say'in hey... Greg
I don't yet have a gimbal, and was waiting for the Weebill 2 to come out to buy my first gimbal. Now I'm torn: I really need a small compact gimbal, but on the other hand I like the sturdiness of the weebill 2, and I like the pull out screen that seems so much more easy to use to set parameters.
If you’re using the Zhiyun wireless transmitter, the Zhiyun app installed on a phone will give you the video and the ability to change the settings remotely - no need to struggle with the small display.
06:15 then why didn't you take the 10 minutes to make two similar clips for this video. I would really have loved to see that. A review without test footage is just a bit lacking. Still great video. thank you.
Where was this video 2 days ago?!? 😂 I searched everywhere for a head to head comparison and couldn’t find one! Ultimately I jumped for the Weebill 2 for my first REAL gimbal. Hopefully I won’t regret spending the extra $$$.
Hi guys.Thanks again Peter for you hard work. I'm posting this here since we've got a large gimbal comunity users here. Zhiyun lock mode issue I've got a serious issue my beloved Weebill S. To begin with, I must say that I had this issue with 3 different Weebill S... The "before last" annoyed me so much I was sure it was a fulty unit, so I sent it back and I directly purchased the one I've got now. Yesterday I gave it a try and boom, same issue !!! So, everything works fine with this gimbal except the "LOCK MODE" (not the lock system). In this specific mode the camera has to point in the same direction without moving. Unfortunately in my case, it does move, pan to be precise. After a couple of minutes it panned like 5 or 6 degrees. So it makes it useless for hyperlapses, for example. I can't believe I am unlucky enough to be the only one having such a trouble with my Weebill S. My question is : do you have, guys, the same problem with yours ? If so, did you find a way to solve it ? Thank you very much !
@@PeterMakholmNice idea, I will definitely try that. I was thinking about something else. I tried lately with my A7C and the 28-60, as I wanted to keep the setup light, but maybe it's part of the problem. When I'll go back to my house this week-end I will try to put my A7III and a biggest lens, like a 16-35 on it. Maybe the payload was not heavy enough. Thanks Peter !
Good evening Peter, I am a photographer and I want to start in the world of video, which do you recommend between the Weebill 2 or the Weebill 3? Thanks in advance.
@@PeterMakholm yes that makes sense. Think i will take a closer look @ the crane 2s or wait for a newer version. So can keep my Weebill S for dslr/m and a crane for the bmpcc Thank you.
Although it wasn't your intention, as an owner of the Weebill S you just convinced me that the Weebill 2 is superior and a better investment than the Weebill S. In your very good review, you say that with the right techniques and good editing you could get the same footage with the Weebill S as the Weebill 2. That sounds like saying "no worries, you can fix it in post". In other words, I have to work more to get with the Weebill S what I will naturally, and without any extra post work will get with the Weebill 2. IPS... If anyone wants to buy my weebill S let me know. :)
As with any review, it's the reviewers opinion. You can get exactly the same quality of footage with the same camera on either gimbal... The gimbal is merely stabilising footage, both of which do the job very well. There's no way you will feel the difference in either case. You're paying for the aluminium, the new factor and potentially the screen and a few other minor upgrades, but still it won't make your footage any more steadier than the Weebil S. It rose to popularity because it's a very very capable and steady gimbal. Good Marketing is what makes people upgrade, but their footage will not improve because of it.
is it practical to use the weebill s for vlogging? there's a crane m3 but I have a canon m10 with a sigma 16mm lens and it might be too heavy and restricted for the crane m3?
How does the weebill 2 handles vertical mounted cameras? I hate it but these days more and more assignments demand me to shoot vertical. I love the weebill s a lot but I notice it struggles when I'm shooting vertical, i have an L bracket mounted on my sony a7sii with the quick release plate on the left side of the body but this way the center of mass is way above the pitch gimball motor making it verry poorly balanced. When I'm using ND's and other filters it just shuts down from time to time due to motor overload.
The weebill 2 has stronger motors an improved algorithm that makes it the better gimbal in the long run. But for a beginner or someone with a smaller setup the weebill s is perfect.
Hi it is the evoc cp26. But I recomend that you check out the peter mckinnon travel bag. It is amazing. It can fit any gimbal in the top compartment. I use this bag a lot.
Which Quick release plate would you recommend for the Panasonic S5? I had a look on the one you mentioned, but is compatible with Canon and Sony, they do not mention Panasonic...
Peter, thank you. Having recently purchased the S, was wondering if I’d made a mistake; no. Battery life seems better on the S, and load capability better too. If you’re using the S on a ‘Minity’, suggest you’d be unlikely to see the 2’s small screen anyway.
You mention the Ulanzi Falcam f38... does that replace the Weebill-S quick release? Do you think that would work well with a camera in a cage, or would it be too top heavy? I'm currently using the Weebill-S quick release plate with a Sony A7siii+Cage. It works fine, but i don't like how the camera plate is so long. I like the idea of the shorter piece on the camera. Also - if the F28 is suitable, which items do I need? The Ulanzi website is not very clear on this. They use the "F38 Quick release system" for several different item. :)
Thank you for the comparison, Peter! I've never used a Zhiyun gimbal before but would you say either of them would be able to hold a a7Siii with a SmallRig cage without the camera bumping into the gimbal?
Hi Peter I have the Weebill-S, my question is can i use the MasterEye Visual Controller VC100 remote and the A.I transmitter / receiver mounted on the Weebill-S. And can i use the focus module i bought with the Weebill-S Will this work Thanks in advance Roy
I have a question a little off the above subject.. When making a Video after about150 seconds the Video stops automatically. Do I have something set that I do not know about.? I would like to make videos longer than 2 mins. If you have an answer to this I would appreciate it. thank you for your time.. Paul C
As always, amazing content! And my Weebill S doesn’t lock at all anymore, so it just freely moved around in my bag 😵 I’ve loved it, but basically going to wait until it fully breaks and then figure it’s time for the Weebill 2 or moving up to a DJI
I agree. But I am not waaiting. The first axis lock on my weebill S broke even though I baby the gimball. Selling my Weebill S for next to nothing to get the Weebill 2.
Don't waist your money buying the Weebill 2, it would be a BIG mistake; a mistake that I made. I do a huge amount of videos for my job every week; started with DJI until I tried the Weebill S, by far THEE BEST gimbal I've ever used. But after using it for more than 1200 videos, I had the bad idea that it was time to renew it, although it was still working fine. Spent a fortune in the Weebill 2 Pro+ and, fortunately, decided to try it before selling my used Weebill S. No matter how you set the controls in the Weebill 2, you won't ever get the smoothness and lightness of the Weebill S. Guess I'll try to sell the Weebill 2 with only a week of use to try to get some money back.
I have a Webill S and i love it, its a really good gimbal, the only problem that i have with mine is that the battery doesnt last to much, now i need to buy news 18650 batts, and i cant find originals ones from Zhiyun here in Argentina, so ill go for the generics ones. Someone try generics batteries in a webill s? Sorry about my bad english.
Hi zhiyun. Great products. I bought the Webill 2 pro package along with the master eye controller. I even bought an extra transmount transmission AI for my Weebill s. I have 1 software request. Can you update the Zhiyun Play app to allow a clean fullscreen on smarth device so that i can mirror my device and use it as an input in my switcher for live stream. Also on the master eye would be great if you did add a hdmi out port. This would be a killer feature. I see that there is an usb c port. Can u enable video out through this port so i can use an usb c to hdmi cable to go to switcher
The locks can easily be repair apparently. When people say it is broken, it is not broken but simply displaced inside. Simply unscrew the 4 small screw with smallrig tool and place correctly the spring and the two plastic inside. And voila. The locks are working again. I suppose the other things can be self repair too.
Question from a newbie: Do you think the DJI RSC2 or RS2 combined with the Sony A7Siii could produce stabilized video similar to these hiking videos on youtube ( th-cam.com/video/OIQwYWRlXOY/w-d-xo.html ) ( th-cam.com/video/1aJ2NikmHnc/w-d-xo.html ) If so then can you please tell me how people hold a gimbal and camera for hours ? I guess I just need a little advice on how to make stabilized hiking videos. If you have any suggestions I would be grateful. Thank you.
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I used your code for the Weebill 2 Pro, the code worked I got $50 off. It cost me around £615, bargain compared to other retailers. Thanks man
What I would have loved to see is basically a more solid built, more metal Weebill S but the same size and form factor.
Yes, that is right mate.
Weight.....
I just got the Weebill S I found a sale for $250 since it is my first one and not sure how much I would use it I figured it would be great. I followed your set up video and boom I was up and running! I just picked up the follow focus and will soon give that a go. You have helped me so much!
Say'in hey... Greg
Great to hear mate.
I don't yet have a gimbal, and was waiting for the Weebill 2 to come out to buy my first gimbal. Now I'm torn: I really need a small compact gimbal, but on the other hand I like the sturdiness of the weebill 2, and I like the pull out screen that seems so much more easy to use to set parameters.
If you’re using the Zhiyun wireless transmitter, the Zhiyun app installed on a phone will give you the video and the ability to change the settings remotely - no need to struggle with the small display.
06:15 then why didn't you take the 10 minutes to make two similar clips for this video. I would really have loved to see that. A review without test footage is just a bit lacking. Still great video. thank you.
Where was this video 2 days ago?!? 😂 I searched everywhere for a head to head comparison and couldn’t find one! Ultimately I jumped for the Weebill 2 for my first REAL gimbal. Hopefully I won’t regret spending the extra $$$.
Hi guys.Thanks again Peter for you hard work.
I'm posting this here since we've got a large gimbal comunity users here.
Zhiyun lock mode issue
I've got a serious issue my beloved Weebill S. To begin with, I must say that I had
this issue with 3 different Weebill S... The "before last" annoyed me so much I was sure it was a fulty unit, so I sent it back and I directly purchased the one I've got now. Yesterday I gave it a try and boom, same issue !!!
So, everything works fine with this gimbal except the "LOCK MODE" (not the lock system). In this specific mode the camera has to point in the same direction without moving. Unfortunately in my case, it does move, pan to be precise. After a couple of minutes it panned like 5 or 6 degrees. So it makes it useless for hyperlapses, for example. I can't believe I am unlucky enough to be the only one having such a trouble with my Weebill S.
My question is : do you have, guys, the same problem with yours ? If so, did you find a way to solve it ?
Thank you very much !
Hi. I have not heard of this problem before. What firmware are you on?
@@PeterMakholm Thanks for your reply. I used the firmware 2.05 on both (the last I sent back and the one I still use).
@@eclictic3287 ok. I would try to downgrade to 1.96 that could solve the problem. I will test it in the studio tomorrow to see if i get same issue.
@@PeterMakholmNice idea, I will definitely try that. I was thinking about something else. I tried lately with my A7C and the 28-60, as I wanted to keep the setup light, but maybe it's part of the problem. When I'll go back to my house this week-end I will try to put my A7III and a biggest lens, like a 16-35 on it. Maybe the payload was not heavy enough.
Thanks Peter !
Which do you think is better the Weebill S vs DJI SC ?
Can you get subject tracking added to the Weebill S....?
Great review man!
Just got the Weebill S.
I'm charging the batteries and can't wait to try it out!
Great channel btw!
Sweet mate.
With the Weebil S now being $279 and the weebil 2 being $289 on clearance with the transmitter for $67, which one would you buy for a first gimbal?
Thanks for the video...is the weebill 2 compatible with canon 800D?
i haven't use my weebill s in almost a year, but i don't want to get rid of it yet.
This guy gets it, for a solo shooter convenience is everything.
the problem with the webil s is that its not compatible with alot of lumix cameras so i had to upgrade
Good evening Peter, I am a photographer and I want to start in the world of video, which do you recommend between the Weebill 2 or the Weebill 3?
Thanks in advance.
Thank you Peter. Always good stuff, mate.
Thanks mate.
Nice comparison!! What backpack are you using for all your gear??
I mostly use the Douchebag backpack pro. And Lowepro 450rollerbag
How would you compare the motors? I am using a bmpcc 6k pro on my Webill S and would like a bit more power to be more flexible
Yes, will get e lot more power from the Weebill 2. Why don't you take a look at the crane 2 it is made to specifictly fit the BMPCC Cameras.
@@PeterMakholm yes that makes sense. Think i will take a closer look @ the crane 2s or wait for a newer version. So can keep my Weebill S for dslr/m and a crane for the bmpcc
Thank you.
Wait, is this thing really heavier than the crane 2???
Great comparison! Can you tell me whether either of these work with an older camera, particularly the 5D Mark II?
Although it wasn't your intention, as an owner of the Weebill S you just convinced me that the Weebill 2 is superior and a better investment than the Weebill S.
In your very good review, you say that with the right techniques and good editing you could get the same footage with the Weebill S as the Weebill 2. That sounds like saying "no worries, you can fix it in post". In other words, I have to work more to get with the Weebill S what I will naturally, and without any extra post work will get with the Weebill 2.
IPS... If anyone wants to buy my weebill S let me know. :)
As with any review, it's the reviewers opinion. You can get exactly the same quality of footage with the same camera on either gimbal... The gimbal is merely stabilising footage, both of which do the job very well. There's no way you will feel the difference in either case. You're paying for the aluminium, the new factor and potentially the screen and a few other minor upgrades, but still it won't make your footage any more steadier than the Weebil S. It rose to popularity because it's a very very capable and steady gimbal. Good Marketing is what makes people upgrade, but their footage will not improve because of it.
nice review @peter makholm, spot on. I also like your cap mate.what brand is it?
Thanks mate. The cap is from riesel-bike. www.riesel-bike.com/en/apparel/baseball-caps/baseballcap-snapback-the-crown-pickup
What is the best for canon 5dIV with 24-70 f2.8 ?
What about Transmission Pro Package? Does normal Weevil S come with focus/zoom motor, gear and rod?
Thanks you !
On the Weebill 2, is it possible to get a video feedback on his smartphone with the Zhiyun TransMount AI Transmetteur vidéo ?
Which one better for sony a6000 , Crane m3 or weebill s , please help 😓
Weebill S or Crane M3?
Thanks Peter, I will continue with my Weebill S for now ;)
Great video man! I do have a question, Will this gimbal hold a Canon 90D with a Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8? TIA
is it practical to use the weebill s for vlogging? there's a crane m3 but I have a canon m10 with a sigma 16mm lens and it might be too heavy and restricted for the crane m3?
I personly wound not us a gimbal for vlogging. I would just use a tripod and then the gimbal for b-roll shots.
@@PeterMakholm appreciate it. thanks!
Hi i have a question can you use other follow focusfor the rsc2 like moza ifollow or a zhiyun focus?
No you have to use the dji follow focus
Wow! Thank u for this video. What camera bag is this? Thank u
Do you know if a Weebill S 2 is expected soon?? Thanks!
How does the weebill 2 handles vertical mounted cameras? I hate it but these days more and more assignments demand me to shoot vertical. I love the weebill s a lot but I notice it struggles when I'm shooting vertical, i have an L bracket mounted on my sony a7sii with the quick release plate on the left side of the body but this way the center of mass is way above the pitch gimball motor making it verry poorly balanced. When I'm using ND's and other filters it just shuts down from time to time due to motor overload.
Between weebil s and weebil 2 what is the best?
The weebill 2 has stronger motors an improved algorithm that makes it the better gimbal in the long run. But for a beginner or someone with a smaller setup the weebill s is perfect.
@@PeterMakholmI'll buy it later, thank you
because of the new one there are a lot super cheap used weebill s. just got one for 200 which was only used one time
is my transmount transmitter from the weebill s and the follow focus motor CMF-04 works (compitable) with the weebill 2?
Hi Peter, Great Vid. Do you know if the Weebill S is going to be replaced in the near future by a newer model
2:26 .... specs. of hoverboard plz. Thanks for the comparison video.
Nice video thanks! Would you also recommend the weebill s over the DJI RSC2 for a beginner with a Sony A6400?
Yes an no, but only because of the price difference. If you can afford the Rsc2 I would buy the DJI
@@PeterMakholm okay thanks than I will buy the DJI rsc2. I guessed the RS2 will be a complete overkill ?
@@StefanStra yes.
What bag did you use to slide in the weebill 2?
Hi it is the evoc cp26. But I recomend that you check out the peter mckinnon travel bag. It is amazing. It can fit any gimbal in the top compartment. I use this bag a lot.
Which Quick release plate would you recommend for the Panasonic S5? I had a look on the one you mentioned, but is compatible with Canon and Sony, they do not mention Panasonic...
Peter, thank you. Having recently purchased the S, was wondering if I’d made a mistake; no. Battery life seems better on the S, and load capability better too. If you’re using the S on a ‘Minity’, suggest you’d be unlikely to see the 2’s small screen anyway.
Yes that is correctly. No you did not make a mistake.
Send the Weebill S back and get the new one. Or, you will regret not doing it as soon as your first weebill S lock breaks
@@Deep-Travel noted - thanks for the thought.
@@Deep-Travel What you mean by that?
Thanks a lot
You mention the Ulanzi Falcam f38... does that replace the Weebill-S quick release? Do you think that would work well with a camera in a cage, or would it be too top heavy? I'm currently using the Weebill-S quick release plate with a Sony A7siii+Cage. It works fine, but i don't like how the camera plate is so long. I like the idea of the shorter piece on the camera.
Also - if the F28 is suitable, which items do I need? The Ulanzi website is not very clear on this. They use the "F38 Quick release system" for several different item. :)
Awesome video. Can i use the handle grip on the weebill 2 to add an external monitor? and if yes would it interfere with the flip monitor??
Hi Peter, excellent review. Is the Weebill S suitable for use with a Canon 5D with EF24 - 105 lens ?
Thank you for the comparison, Peter! I've never used a Zhiyun gimbal before but would you say either of them would be able to hold a a7Siii with a SmallRig cage without the camera bumping into the gimbal?
Can I ask a question? If I shoot vertically using a mirrorless camera with Weebill s, will it work well in the long run?
I can't see why shooting vertically should shorten the life of your gimbal.
@@PeterMakholm Thanks for the answer. :)
how do u do that?
Hi Peter
I have the Weebill-S, my question is can i use the MasterEye Visual Controller VC100 remote and the A.I transmitter / receiver mounted on the Weebill-S. And can i use the focus module i bought with the Weebill-S Will this work
Thanks in advance Roy
Thanks! One of the best videos about Gimbals!
going for the weebil s ! thank you Peter
if you're busy, it's at 11:18
Great video!!!! Do you know how to disable roll/rotate so Horizon stays lever(Weebill 2)? thanks!!!
Dam, your image is so clean. Its coming from len or it you edition?? Thanks for the video. It helped me so much
Thanks a lot sir love from Nepal🇳🇵
I have a question a little off the above subject.. When making a Video after about150 seconds the Video stops automatically. Do I have something set that I do not know about.? I would like to make videos longer than 2 mins. If you have an answer to this I would appreciate it. thank you for your time.. Paul C
Thanks now I have clear which one to choose.
Mate you can find Weebill S for $245 on eBay that seals the deal IMO ; )
Do both of these gimbals work with the Canon 200D?
Anyone have any experience?
You can go to their official website to view the Camera Compatibility List
As always, amazing content! And my Weebill S doesn’t lock at all anymore, so it just freely moved around in my bag 😵 I’ve loved it, but basically going to wait until it fully breaks and then figure it’s time for the Weebill 2 or moving up to a DJI
Allright mate. Never heard anyone have all locks broken.
@@PeterMakholm I'm glad to take the prize as the first ;)
I agree. But I am not waaiting. The first axis lock on my weebill S broke even though I baby the gimball. Selling my Weebill S for next to nothing to get the Weebill 2.
@@Deep-Travel when you get the 2, let me know what you think!!!
@@Deep-Travel it doesn't sounds good. I'm about to get one but now I see the locks are a HUGE problem with the weebill s :(
thank u for sharing at least i got already weebill s this year
I bought a Weebill 2 and the motors just stopped working after a month. It's useless now :(
I got the weebill s and regret it because I can’t shoot vertically (Portrait Mode) 🤦🏻♂️😩
Can the S handle the pocket 4k ?
Yes, but you need counter weights on the side
@@PeterMakholm i believe weebill 2 also needs counter weight for pocket 4k...did you tried?
@@katseazzz yes
Don't waist your money buying the Weebill 2, it would be a BIG mistake; a mistake that I made. I do a huge amount of videos for my job every week; started with DJI until I tried the Weebill S, by far THEE BEST gimbal I've ever used. But after using it for more than 1200 videos, I had the bad idea that it was time to renew it, although it was still working fine. Spent a fortune in the Weebill 2 Pro+ and, fortunately, decided to try it before selling my used Weebill S. No matter how you set the controls in the Weebill 2, you won't ever get the smoothness and lightness of the Weebill S. Guess I'll try to sell the Weebill 2 with only a week of use to try to get some money back.
30 day money back guarantee?
I have a Webill S and i love it, its a really good gimbal, the only problem that i have with mine is that the battery doesnt last to much, now i need to buy news 18650 batts, and i cant find originals ones from Zhiyun here in Argentina, so ill go for the generics ones. Someone try generics batteries in a webill s?
Sorry about my bad english.
tenes algún problema con los locks del gimbal?
@@juan180p Nop, de momento todo bien y lo tengo hace ya casi 3 años.
Yeah just look for 18650 batteries online. Amazon or anywhere really. They work pretty great 👍
i found brand new more cheap the webill 2 and more expensive the webill s so im going to get the webill 2
Great video, after times off and on the bike..
That's a great review.. Cheers mate !
Hi zhiyun. Great products. I bought the Webill 2 pro package along with the master eye controller. I even bought an extra transmount transmission AI for my Weebill s. I have 1 software request. Can you update the Zhiyun Play app to allow a clean fullscreen on smarth device so that i can mirror my device and use it as an input in my switcher for live stream. Also on the master eye would be great if you did add a hdmi out port. This would be a killer feature. I see that there is an usb c port. Can u enable video out through this port so i can use an usb c to hdmi cable to go to switcher
The locks can easily be repair apparently. When people say it is broken, it is not broken but simply displaced inside. Simply unscrew the 4 small screw with smallrig tool and place correctly the spring and the two plastic inside. And voila. The locks are working again. I suppose the other things can be self repair too.
Ty.) bought the S .)
I got a lot of help from you genuinely and bought weebil s...thank you...subscribed
the code dont work
It proberly expired. The video is a couple of month old.
you should have gotten the new footage from the weeble s instead of guessing
Super helpful, thanks.
Genial. 💯🇨🇴🦉
It's no such discount for me like 299$ for Weebill s, only 359,10$(((
Nice Tee!
Nice 🔥🔥🔥
Sir watchting your level of expertise..I would really like your honest opinion on my work..
Yes mate. You can email me on peter@thegimbalacademy.com
@@PeterMakholm ok sir...should I contact through e mail..or will it be convenient to just check out my youtube channel 😅
@@CC.cinematics i can take a look at your chanel. Send me a link to what you want me to look at
He moves too much his all the time his hands to emphasise what he say? A bit disturbing .... but nevertheless good review ! 👌
no way the weebill s is 956g
Question from a newbie: Do you think the DJI RSC2 or RS2 combined with the Sony A7Siii could produce stabilized video similar to these hiking videos on youtube ( th-cam.com/video/OIQwYWRlXOY/w-d-xo.html ) ( th-cam.com/video/1aJ2NikmHnc/w-d-xo.html ) If so then can you please tell me how people hold a gimbal and camera for hours ? I guess I just need a little advice on how to make stabilized hiking videos. If you have any suggestions I would be grateful. Thank you.
first
SWEET MATE.
Weebill s or Crane M3?