Balance the Zhiyun Weebill gimbal tutorial by Chung Dha

[@chungdha]

Update will work with BMPCC4k, the motor on the right can be used on the opposite side, which will work without needing counter weights, however access to some of the ports will be limited or need small right angle adapters to access.

[@hstorey]

Hi chungda, thanks for confirming this, sounds great! Would be great to see a video of the BMPCC4K balanced and operating, and even some quick test footage if possible. Cheers.

[@chrisswim8039]

This is by far the best video I've found for setting up the gimbal in the shortest amount of time. 30 minutes from delivery to using the gimbal. Lots of fine tuning and learning curve still needed of course but this is the video you want to watch if your looking for clear, simple and accurate set up demo.

[@b29ak2007]

Thanks for this Had tried following other tutorials but yours worked best and it was my first time balancing a gimbal

[@damianwhitlock3110]

Same bruh, mine was all twitching and stuff I had to look this up

[@mauibuilder1239]

Thanks for the video. It's important to note that if you use lenses that are heavier and longer that forces the camera back (without counterweights like can be mounted on the Crane 2) causing the camera roll axis arm to hit on the top of the camera eyepiece when attempting to go into sling mode which is the main reason people would buy this gimbal other than portability. Also the design dimensions while small, may make it difficult to store in a camera back laying on its side like the Crane 2 unless you have a thick camera bag. I would like to know if the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 would balance properly and allow sling mode....if not, lighter primes will have to do.

[@chungdha]

I dont have every camera and lenses to test for obvious reasons, but you can go to local Zhiyun dealers asd shops where you can test combinations before you purchase.

[@indiainmotion]

I would love a tutorial about the timelapse features of the Weebil Lab. More specifically does it support the move-shoot-move functionality similar to the Moza AirCross. To my understanding it is the only gimbal that supports 'proper' timelapse functionality.

[@geraldjones1509]

It looks like the creator kit includes a small adapter to convert the bottom part of the handle from a screw-release to a quick-release. Do you know if that adapter will be sold separately? I don't want to have to buy the entire creator kit just to get the adapter.

[@robertocarmeli3289]

Hi can it handle Sony A7R III plus 16-35 f2.8? Thanks.

[@PatrickPuszko]

It should unless it won't exceed the 3kg limit

[@mauibuilder1239]

You have to look at more than payload...lens to camera weigh balance is critical too. I would check with Jason Wong's video...some of the faster zooms like the Sony 16-35 GM get too heavy for smooth footage and balancing. Also, the farther back the camera has to be moved for balancing, the greater chance the roll motor arm will hit on the top of the camera eyepiece preventing sling mode.

[@jeebs9439]

@@mauibuilder1239 yep ended up cancelling my weebil and swapped to crane 3 lab cos of that video :)

[@samithesalmon]

Just tried it. Handles it well but have to say is on the heavier side of its capacity

[@adityakapoor4]

Quick Question - Have you tried to balance the gimbal using the A7R / A7S series camera's with the 24-70 f2.8 GM?

[@tokey1976]

Will there be a cable to support Fuji?

[@adyzds]

I have the Sony a6400 with 18-105mm. Do you think it is ok that the plate pushes the camera lens? I feel that the plate needs to be screwed a little bit more in order to stay in place and that somehow pushes the lens upwards

[@peterc.8989]

Thanks! so much easier with your tutorial for first time gimbal owner.

[@rominac.5915]

very good tutorial! a recommendation ... it is convenient to balance it without the lens cover because later when we take it out it will look bad.

[@AANasseh]

This looks like a great gimbal but I'm not happy about the proprietary quick release. Can you just get it in Arca Swiss option? All my attachments are of that type.

[@chungdha]

it is both arca and manfrotto

[@MaryKayUlsamer]

thank you, chungdha! Best balancing tutorial out there. Subbed!

[@danghiepchannel]

Hi Chungdha, thanks for your video. I own it myself as well, but can you explain the part "we dont need to be actually able to hold the position in a diagonal way", I have this problem as well. Is it able to balance in roll axis? I've heard because of the diagonal roll axis, so Ronin S cant do it as well, isn't it?

[@chungdha]

It just need to be balanced that its horizontal, any gimbal roll axis can't really balance like the tilt to hold it position. The rest just need to be holding it horizontal.

[@melanieheinrich3738]

So far you seem to be the best informed on this gimbal. Do you know by chance if the Weebill will be made compatible with Fuji cameras? Thanks!

[@CRISSBLAZINY]

When will be on a market?

[@shaomingtan6167]

it is preorder now

[@TheJigFreak]

thank you so much for the review... i just bought a weebill... do i need to charge the batteries until blue or green colour? thank you

[@chungdha]

Blue is finished, red is charging.

[@TheJigFreak]

@@chungdha thank you so much.. the reason i asked is because the 1st time i charged the batteries, it turned from red to blue to green.. but now its only blue... even after 10 hours of charging...

[@chungdha]

@@TheJigFreak i've never seen them ever turn green

[@TheJigFreak]

@@chungdha oh man... i have seen turn green once..thats it. haha.. anyways thank you for your reply.. now im waiting for your review on the Zhiyun M2... cheers sifoo!😀

[@VietnamDream]

Thank you so much! Best tutorial I can find ever.

[@indiainmotion]

Is the smaller quick release plate Arca Swiss?

[@chungdha]

Yet that is arca swiss

[@chungdha]

yup

[@geewaitsang4806]

Why hasn’t this been marketed for DSLR’s as well as the Mirrorless as it has a 3kg payload which is more than enough for most DSLR set up? Am I missing something. It’s about the same payload as the Crane 2.

[@sennabullet]

Thank you for this great instructional video. The lady in the frame is really clueless it is almost funny.

[@markymaarty]

can I use the 85mm GM 1.4 lens on A7iii and use the weebill?

[@muleyg]

Hi, where can I get a red and black follow focus wheel like the one in your video? My weebill lab's follow focus wheel is only black.

[@chungdha]

Red black is pre-production model, final model is all black.

[@muleyg]

Thanks@@chungdha

[@lotrlks]

I managed to balance my Sony Rx10iv on my Crane V2. Does the weebill have the same room as the crane v2? In room I mean is it tighter between mounting plate and the arms.

[@chungdha]

Its slightly less space, but RX10 should be an issue, unless you zoom and over extend the lens too much.

[@europeanslivingabroad3669]

Will the Blackmagic Pocket 4K balance properly on this gimbal? Does it require a special bottom plate because the camera body is much wider? Does the wireless video to phone transmission work over hdmi out?

[@chungdha]

Its too wide and was not designed for using with that cam any most dslr or mirrorless works with this.

[@chungdha]

Update will work with BMPCC4k, the motor on the right can be used on the opposite side, which will work without needing counter weights, however access to some of the ports will be limited or need small right angle adapters to access

[@europeanslivingabroad3669]

Thanks so much, that’s awesome news!

[@vehicleztv]

Would the pocket cinema 4k fit on here

[@markymaarty]

Can you add a battery grip on the A7iii on the weebill?

[@KONAMAN100]

would be nice with Leica Q, as its not interchangable lens one weight only. Or do these things have memory so once its sent once you can recall some settings on case of different lens'

[@chungdha]

You need to balance any camera like I shown in this video.

[@13lamjh1]

do you by any chance know if this would balance with gmaster lenses (1635 and 85 to be exact)? I know its within weight limit, but not too sure if the front heavy glass will be too heavy for this weebill variant to handle.

[@KrisIndrapermana]

Even my original crane (v1) can handle a7iii + 1635 gm..

[@joehuds0n]

This looks like an incredible gimbal. Can you say if the follow focus motor is strong enough to work on a zoom ring instead of focus (so for example the operator can rely on AF and use the gimbal to control zoom, thus opening up the possibility for vertigo zoom effect)? Obviously different lens zoom rings will have different levels of resistance, but can you say if something like the Sony 24-70GM lens would work, with the follow focus motor attached to the zoom ring? Thanks :)

[@chungdha]

yes works on zoom ring also, but dont use lenses thst extends

[@joehuds0n]

@@chungdha Thanks. So that means no zoom control on 24-70 or 24-105 on sony or canon?

[@chungdha]

Extending lenses will off balance the setup when you zoom will cause motors to overload and lessen batterylife.

[@thejsonYT]

Great video! This gimbal looks really cool. Any suggestions on lenses would balance well on A7 III with this?

[@chungdha]

Most wide angle zoom and prime lenses works

[@nicholasfong3662]

How will this fare with the a7 iii and a telescopic lens like 70-200?

[@saviourspiteriperegin51]

Does it do the 360 degree on same axis ?

[@chuck90504]

Does digital zoom work somehow?

[@mariosbm1]

Hello, do you know if it supports camcorders? I have the Sony FDR-AX700. Nowadays only the Crane 2 fits (apparently). Thanks!!

[@chungdha]

Its not build for camcorders but DSLR and Mirrorless.

[@G24-f6x]

Will any of the new zhiyun gimbals be compatible with the lumix g85? If none are what gimbal would your recommend, sorry for bothering you. I just spent ages researching which gimbal to get and I ended up thinking about the crane plus. If your not busy if you could please give me your thoughts since you are a professional, thanks a lot!

[@chungdha]

Easily hold g85 when it can handle the heavier Gh5

[@G24-f6x]

ok, thanks! and when does it come out?

[@jaysun070476]

When is this available??

[@bjoernfischer]

how can I updatte the firmware of the lab? can't fit it anywhere in the app

[@chungdha]

currently only iphone app can update, android be from 1 december

[@besisikaphotography3061]

Hi, Any update on the crane 3. I kind like the idea of zoom on that gimbal. I am on a 1DX II. Thanks,

[@chungdha]

Its gonna get some more design changes so be delayed till further notice, as was planned for november but feedback from users it needed some more vital changes.

[@besisikaphotography3061]

Thanks for letting me know. This would be my purchase of the year. I can't wait. I want that zoom functionality on the gimbal. I shoot on a 1DX II and whether a 70-200 II or 100-400 II which are quite heavy.

[@ronlarelle]

Can it hold a Canon 80D with a 50mm 1.4 lens?

[@casroy777]

Fuji cable and app. Support when?

[@chungdha]

I don't work at Zhiyun, you need to ask them for that.

[@lazarcatic]

Can it hold a7iii + sigma 35 1.4 or sony 24-70 2.8

[@realmuzikstudiostv]

Can it hold a gh5 and sigma 18-35 combo?? I need to know!! So I can pre order it on b&h!!

[@chungdha]

that is too front heavy setup and more for crane 2

[@daylight2004]

Didn't you say that it supports a 5DmkIV with a 24-70? That's a very similar weight to the GH5/Sigma combination

[@chungdha]

@@daylight2004 but its shorter combo and gh5 with metabones and 18-35mm is too long

[@daylight2004]

Gotcha! Thanks for the info

[@ksreddy]

Nice video Chungdha! Do you know if BMPCC 4K will fit on this Gimbal? If it does, I like to pre-order today on B&H. Thanks!

[@chungdha]

the bmpcc4k is too wide

[@chungdha]

Update will work with BMPCC4k, the motor on the right can be used on the opposite side, which will work without needing counter weights, however access to some of the ports will be limited or need small right angle adapters to access

[@Robertobinetti70]

Hi, which is the weight of Gimbal?thanks

[@markshirley01]

Thanks that's a very helpful video. I've been on wondering wether to buy a Weebill or a Ronin S. I'm buying a Z6 soon so hopefully it'll be OK with a light lens.

[@chungdha]

Z6 with mostly wide lenses are fine. Most people use wide angle lenses anyways. Just there are people oddly try using large zoom range lenses but many gimbals don't support those especially when zooming it imbalance the setup.

[@markshirley01]

@@chungdha - what is the gimbal you currently use.

[@dandan6683]

please show the tap to focus feature with phone

[@tcyzl4016]

Excuse me Weebil lab In sports mode, is it better? Vs dji ronin s

[@immfocus]

Hi Chungdha. Do you know something about the objet tracking in the weebill? I think I heard someone saying that with the wifi module and the app you will be able to do what you explained in a video about tracking but without mounting the phone in top of the camera That can be a game changer

[@chungdha]

Yes, but that app is only available for the engineers and not released yet, so could not test it.

[@nanijackson3748]

Nice Video, it will work with gh5/metabones/canon 24/7O?

[@krackfool]

hi , is it possible to balance fs5 with prime lens ? thanks

[@justinchow13]

Do you think this would do okay with a A73 and a 24-105?

[@chungdha]

It should work but haven't tried it, not sure how extreme front heavy it is. But also I never use such zoom on my gimbals mostly just wides like 28mm f2 with wide angle adapter.

[@SweetSourTravel]

As always very good explanation of how to do it. Do you know how much will it cost?

[@shaomingtan6167]

i am holding a group buying. are you interested in that?

[@christianlionel1988]

Excellent video Chungdha, Do you know if this will be available in the UK soon? I am going away to Hong Kong on November 20th and need it before then. Thank you

[@chungdha]

It should be end of this month, but HK prices for many electronics is cheaper as not that much tax restrictions compared to europe.

[@christianlionel1988]

Thank you so much for your reply :) I was thinking of buying from HK but as this will be my first time travelling there I would rather enjoy the vacation and not worry about shopping around. Also it will probably be best for me to set it all up before I go away :) I hope it comes out soon to UK then. Thank you again Chungdha

[@chungdha]

@@christianlionel1988 Golden arcade centre in Sham Shui Po is place to be, buy proper brand memory cards and ssd (all real product) for much cheaper and Zeta store there is where you want to buy gimbals and drone related gear.

[@christianlionel1988]

Thank you :) I will research this now and head over there for some shopping :) Good to know that the products are all genuine there too. You have been very helpful

[@kevinloh8892]

@@chungdha WHOOT! Good info! My folks are going there in a week, so maybe I'll get them to pick up a Gimbal for me. => Any idea how much the Weebil pricing is at the Zeta Store @ Golden Arcade Centre?

[@CharlesMiner]

Excellent video Chungdha! Do you prefer the weebill one over the crane 3?

[@chungdha]

Yes because of this instagram.com/p/Bo3AFLInTrD/?

[@focuspulling]

A critical difference between the two LAB gimbals, is that the WEEBILL oddly neglects to let you adjust the X-axis (i.e., left-to-right) at the important arm joint rather than just at the camera baseplate. Whereas, the CRANE LAB (and all other CRANEs) let you adjust the X-axis by loosening a thumbscrew, then sliding the whole arm left-and-right until you balance correctly. Because of the WEEBILL's inability to balance the X-axis fully, it appears to be totally incompatible (even after using a base plate extender, if necessary) with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K's wide berth, just to cite one example.

[@chungdha]

That is only crazy camera its not compatible with but almost all dslr and mirrorless works, just BMPCC4k is only one that needs to add a counterweight clamp to work.

[@focuspulling]

I think you're overlooking what I mentioned in detail; a counterweight would not help because the adjustment needs to occur critically at the arm joint rather than at the base plate. The point isn't whether the WEEBILL works with "almost all" cameras, but rather, solid information about how it doesn't work with some cameras -- unless you're promoting Zhiyun with bias (and I won't assume that you necessarily are).

[@chungdha]

@@focuspulling Honestly testing most setups and cams only camera that got an issue is the new BMPCC4k as the rediculas wide shape of the camera, but max size dslr that works are 5d4 with 24-70mm f2.8 which isnt that light of a setup, however will have limited tilt and cant go into underslung due to the heavy lens the camera sits far back, but with 5d4 with lighter lenses wont be an issue. 1dxii is too much. However the weebill can handle 3kg max weight they dont really advertise it works with all BMPCC4k and mainly aimed more for vloggers and travelers and mainly aimed for entry level dslr user and most mirrorless users, I have tested the weebill with the newest EOSR and Nikon Z7 and both also works. Even ok NX1 works. BMPCC4k just odd one out due to the odd wide shape and be better off on the Crane 2. The weebill sits under the Crane 2 and more replacing the Crane m up to the Crane plus area and not the Crane 2.

[@aNELeOnwuka]

If the Weebill balances the BM Pocket 4K and Panasonic 12-35... it will instantly become the number 1 gimbal in the world. If you can pls do try that setup. Thanks a lot.

[@chungdha]

@@aNELeOnwuka still waiting for new pocket to get in stock in Asia, but its delayed, will definitely try and see if there be a simple solution to make it work.

[@tlazhokamatly]

you're the best bro!!!

[@madjoints]

can it handle canon 80D with battery grip?

[@chungdha]

That is too tall, for that you need Crane 2 with 1Dx bracket.

[@dablet]

can this roll the camera around like the Ronin S?

[@chungdha]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g52tlZKuaLBgfdE

[@FadiYounes]

Thanks Chung Sha for sharing... Any idea when will it be available to buy online? By the way, love your videos man 😃 keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@chungdha]

End of this month

[@FadiYounes]

Hi Chungdha, Can I get a demo unit to try and review on my channel? if not, can I at least get a special rate for a content creator? Thanks!

[@chungdha]

@@FadiYounes Email Zhiyun for that, as I am not employed by Zhiyun.

[@FadiYounes]

@@chungdha oh I thought you work with them. Thanks man

[@-Hustle]

How to charge weebill s ? There's no charger comes with it which we can plug into the wall outlet

[@chungdha]

You need to connect the charger with usb cable to usb phone charger

[@-Hustle]

@@chungdha so I can use any phone charger? Is there no official charger by zhiyun

[@lesboulochesadventures482]

THANK YOU A LOT IT'S EASY NOW FOR ME TO DO IT...

[@Nightscouts]

My motors dont´s start have a x on screen, any solutions?

[@chungdha]

Contact the shop you bought it from

[@MrKYLEforAwhile]

Great video, thanks for the help, man!

[@franciskoivoguiofficiel2712]

hello master you can do a tutorial how to make a giant man walking between buildings, this is the only tutorial that nobody has done thank you yet

[@teresaho0330]

thanks a lot! detailed enough :)

[@waseemhamayun]

Thankyou

[@PicturePulse]

Do you know the pricing?

[@chungdha]

599usd without servo

[@PicturePulse]

@@chungdha thanks keep up the good work

[@vinhb6525]

chungdha what is servo? motor?

[@PicturePulse]

@@vinhb6525 its the Servo Motor for the follow focus

[@nicholasfong3662]

Can you post the link to the servo motor?

[@garrettlinehan467]

We like it alot

[@ekal_27]

The best ever

[@fotografiabogota]

Can I use it with a Canon 6D ?

[@chungdha]

yes but not with too heavy lenses.

[@vinhb6525]

chungdha what is considered a heavy lens. I am thinking of A7sii and 24-70 gm

[@DigitalPoetryMedia]

excellent!

[@KevinvanDiest]

Thx!

[@serag6308]

We don't want to balance it! We want to own it! 😂😋... Thanks for the video; kidding just a bit.

[@TopwaterTony]

A cutie was photo bombing you :)

[@conrod87]

Please try 5d with 24-70 not every videographer using sony

[@livebraryninja2961]

This is sick. It needs more time to balance. Whatelse more if you add the accessories for creator package, you need to balance again. I feel so aick in balancing this gimbal. Its not a pick and go gimbal. I have no patience in balancing everytime you will use the gimbal

[@notify00]

in real life that not working whit nikon.....

[@amantesdamontaria3016]

$

[@shenmax]

This gambal got so much bad reviews in B&H and Bilbil ... what happen with the production units ... this is going to freak me out to hold my wallet in Black Friday ~

[@chungdha]

Many reviews are pretty much first time gimbal users who didnt read instruction or first time zhiyun product users, they either didnt balance think direct mount and turn on and some have not set motor strenght in the gimbal as they came from other gimbal brands.

[@ahmedhashmi3584]

$600 is a bit too much.. $450-$500 makes more sense

[@chungdha]

You get many features way more than other brands

[@falmesino]

first~

[@genxtechguy]

Innovation for innovation sake .. seems awkward.

[@chungdha]

You should watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/g52tlZKuaLBgfdE