Zhiyun Weebill-S: Step-by-Step Setup Tutorial + Video Samples

[@garyoneill5116]

In all my years of watching KZbin tutorials, I've never once commented on a video but I feel obliged to tell you that this is was the most helpful step by step video for novice camera users, you break down all the minor points that most people brush over. I was scratching my head even trying to figure out how to put the screws in- and you covered everything. Thank you so so much!

[@TreeTanksDev]

Thank you!

[@2ndamendmentCZ]

Thank u, the other tutorials acted like everybody knows how to put the mounting plate onto camera. They were doing it in single step , while u split it into 4 steps , which was really helpful and made me able to mount camera onto the gimbal. ...now watching the rest of the video. ....thank u

[@pascalstriebel7090]

Long time GlideCam user here, poor thing got all rusty over 8 years, received my Weebill-S today and opening the box was scary, all those parts, your video helped a lot and made it easy! Thank you

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! Enjoy the Weebill-S! So far its pretty good! Prefer it to the Ronin SC.

[@gadgeteer57]

BEST Step by step tutorial for Zhiyun Weebil S! Thank you! You saved me from a lot of time and headache!

[@mrs.sarah.barton]

Thank you so much for the in depth tutorial! Best step by step video I've seen so far.

[@pix4japan]

Thank you!! So much better than other tutorials where they tend to skip many minor points that are critical for novice users.

[@JoeSzilagy]

You've got that right!

[@mira-pl4qs]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN BEFOOOREE !!

[@lourdessantos7646]

Just got this gimbal and your video is SUPER HELPFUL. I’ve watched a lot of videos but yours made the most sense to me. THANK YOU!

[@NadirOnTheGo]

What is a camera riser?

[@TreeTanksDev]

The small rectangle shaped metal piece with the quarter inch screw thread sticking out of it

[@NadirOnTheGo]

@@TreeTanksDev Thank you! Did you ever do a setup video with the Canon 80D . Can't seem to find it on your channel :(

[@guycohen-8673]

Must to say, it’s the only video that helps me to setup and realize how to do it. Thank you!

[@samira-fd8gu]

I got my Weebill s last week and i finally used it today. Your video was sooooooo helpful and I'm so grateful. The whole thing seems so overwhelming and and I was scared I purchased the wrong stabiliser for my lumix g7 but your video was very easy to follow and honestly I didn't struggle as much. Only thing is, none of the cables go into my camera but it stabilises very well. My first video turned out quite well. I can't wait to get used to it . Thank you so much xx

[@WaBisFamilyVlog]

Hi have you got the chance to connect the lumix g7 to your weebill s? What cable did you use?

[@jofasho2kool]

Thank you so much for this indepth video. Alot of others skip parts that leave you confused and in the dark. Youve made it extremely easy! Thanks again

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome!

[@chrishewitt9721]

Thanks very much for the tuition. Yours is the only one I've found to go into depth although I'm still trying to figure out exactly what each mode does and when to use it. This is my first gimbal and would have been totally lost without your video.

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! Glad the video helped! Here is a video tutorial on how to navigate your Weebill S. Maybe this would be useful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3aofIytgqyghNE

[@LoloymeetsHyojinaYT]

Dude you got the best explanation and demonstration on how to balance a camera on a weebill s. Thank you for this!

[@blindsouris]

I have a Weebill-s and a G9 you saved my life with this great video ( the trick of the cable ) Great thanks!

[@ronnieduong5319]

Thank you. U save my life. I have a photoshoot tomorrow and it was flapping like a mofo. Now im good. Thanks :)

[@TreeTanksDev]

Haha you're welcome! What camera setup are you using btw? =)

[@nickistlouis]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. You really took your time to explain everything clearly!

[@asmru6982]

Thank You! You’re the only tutorial that’s explained, where and how to insert the batteries! (You deserve 1 million subscribers!) unfortunately the compartment on my weebil is not opening with any kind of pressure

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! Maybe press it in slightly and push it upwards. It’s a little slippery surface. 😂

[@raphipik]

Thanks so much! Very informative! The official tutorial was pathetic in that it assumed I already knew how most components worked but you took the time to really go step by step which I appreciated

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome!

[@leannfyvie7074]

Haha that’s how I ended up here ... someone posted a link on the comments to check out this video bc the other one was awful

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[@paytonnova1603]

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[@peterlandyn6821]

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[@carolinamachado6668]

Dam after so much search finally a detailed tutorial for begginers

[@kaziaamir20]

Excellent video, got my gimbal setup/balancing up and running quickly. Unlike other videos including Zhiyun tech's own tutorial, it does not skip important details about components which ultimately saves lot of time and frustration. Thank you so much..!

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

love these videos! nice work. just got mine today and you've really helped me figure this thing out!

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! Enjoy the Weebill S!

[@Binario12]

mate it was very very helpful ,cheers and good luck

[@BajanLifestyles]

By chance do you know how to use the gimbal in protrait mode?

[@hebehe462]

You need to use the vertical mouting braket first.

[@JoeSzilagy]

That was good! I just tried mine last night with my Sony a7C but got tons of vibration. Your setup is much more detailed than the other tutorials I've watched, and I have a feeling that your tutorial will help me get rid of that noisy, loud vibration when I try again (following your tutorial) tomorrow. I thought it would be a breeze, because my Zhiyun Crane M2 (for a Sony RX100VA) was much easier to get going, and no vibration, etc.

[@CC-gt3ro]

From what i read, if you have vibration it is because the strength of the motors roll, pan, tilt are set too high. You should reduce the levels. The vibration should disapear. Also make sure to use 2.07 firmware. They have solve some vibrations issues in 2.06, 2.07 has been tested successfully. Also make sure to do the auto setup before changing the values. Eventually you can try the full calibration as indicated in the documentation (6 position). But try first auto balancing, then reduce the motor strength, let me know.

[@brittanycompton9150]

You are a hero!! Lol!! I couldn’t have done it without you!! Thank you!!

[@kyisoethaungmust2414]

Thanks a lot. How to use this little thing had been a great problem for me before I came across your excellent explanation.

[@joshbuchenau]

G9 owner... Got the information I wanted in the first minute. Thanks! Thumbs up!!!

[@ronnieduong5319]

I am kicking it with the canon m50+speedbooster+24-70mm 1.4L. It’s compatible. I find myself in need of getting use to the weebill S. My first photo shoot with this setup was was ok. I fumble here and there but I got it done. I can see how I can do better if I remember better where all the buttons are.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hey there! Its so difficult to remember so many different functions hence i decided to make this video. 😂

[@bollox05]

Sweet news as I have both G9 and Weebil S. so excited try connecting the G9 and S.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Awesome! Always great to meet someone else using the G9. Not a really popular camera and totally underrated in comparison to the GH5 and GH5s. =)

[@BobPandolfo]

Thank you! I just bought the Weebill S used for $100 even though I didn't think it was compatible with my G9.

[@ugyenadventure4227]

so far I saw only your video on how to set up WEEBILL-S in details very thanks

[@radioactivecat]

Excellent instructional video! Very clear and precise. Thank you for creating g and sharing with us.

[@Fredits]

Tq so much..you saved my life!!!Just got my a6400 & Weebill S yesterday..tq

[@theblaxican3105]

nice work bro! These videos are great!

[@TreeTanksDev]

Thanks!

[@justdrawmein]

Superp instructions video to start using the zhiyan S... 👍👍👏👏👏👏🙌

[@CO8848_2]

Better than the official tutorial

[@TLK22]

Thanks! I checked a couple tutorials and none explained how to setup the quick release plate!

[@salvird]

Hello, please, can use it with Panasonic Lumix FZ82 camera?

[@SandroPhotography]

very good and detailed video - thank you

[@YadVenturess]

Hi im using a 16.35mm 1.8 sigma lens and im finding it really hard to get it balanced because the eye piece keeps hitting the back bit when trying to flip it upwards what can i do?

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I'm using a g85 with a small lens. Do you suggest I still make the plate flush with the back of the camera? Cuz there is a lot sticking out in the front and also, I don't need the lens support which is odd cuz the lens is so small

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hey there! Yeah that setup is pretty small so you dont have to flush it. Just position it where the lens support is giving good support to the lens.

[@onnie1968]

Awesome bro :) Thankyou for taking the time to do this vlog. I just got my Weebill S, I got it for my G9 :). Sold my DJI Ronin S.

[@shadyninja1]

Can the weebill lab do those gestures at the beginning of this video

[@08561686592]

I think you have to turn off the ibis in G9 to make the stabilization better with the gimbal. Most of camera ibis won't work together with gimbal's stabilization.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Yeah thanks for sharing! I was thinking about that this morning. I think the G9 ibis is countering the gimbal. Will try it out again! 😀

[@vizalist]

Shutter button support for lumix g85?

[@TreeTanksDev]

If i remember correctly from other g85 users, it should work fine.

[@vizalist]

@@TreeTanksDev thanks sir for respon

[@WaBisFamilyVlog]

Hi what cable will i need to use to connect a lumix g7 with weebill s?

[@ShotbyFlash]

I have a SONY A77 I was wondering what is the cord used for exactly

[@kevinjack5184]

What is do the different motor settings do?

[@tomrichardson1279]

Any advice when getting the power is insufficient and power not supported error? Setting up the lumix G9 and balancing as described?

[@wendelisaragil6852]

You're such a life saver!!

[@amirneshati4839]

Good info, thanks for taking time to share. I am moving from a Crane 2 to the Weebill S...used it on 3 shoots and liking it. One suggestion you may have noticed already, set your filming camera on manual focus, it keeps hunting and menu items are not in focus with your moving hand.

[@Pankaj_Patel_Canada]

Nice video. Can I use Weebill-S with EOS RP+ RF 24-240mm? I am asking for RF 24-240mm lens.

[@carlpasha]

My Weebill-S, which I received an hour ago here in the UK, actually has a USB C socket!!! I am about to use the micro USB to USB C cable with the right-angled micro-plug in my G9 and the C end in the Weebill-S. Wish me luck... Edit: I just discovered the second (micro) usb plug in the Weebill-S. Directly behind the USC C socket which faces front. So, it IS micro usb to micro usb!

[@sabahtowaij6434]

Do you a video for string the weebill s with Fujifilm x-t5?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Nope i dont have that camera. But thanks for watching!

[@hebehe462]

First, connect the gimbal and camera via the Micro USB to Type-C USB cable successfully, then turning on the gimbal to press Menu---camera---Fuji---save. Second, turn on the camera(you must turn on the gimbal before turn on the camera).

[@raymondcphoto9756]

Great step-by-step tutorial. Thank you.

[@ggyanwali]

Hi. Have you already made a video with Canon 200D?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Yes. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqaqknZ4mJWSfq8

[@ggyanwali]

@@TreeTanksDev Thank you.

[@danieltrigotrigo3926]

It's work for my Lumix G9, thanks!! I don't understand the dislikes!!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! 😀

[@MadTiXx]

Did you have Ibis or lens stabilasation turned on when testing? Got mine since a week but roll axis shakes a little while walking. Lumix g9 / leica 12-60 greetings!

[@r.m.v.pstudios8663]

Would the Panasonic g85 work??? 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@egaalamsjah321]

same question here

[@japanadventurelife]

Is it suitable for Lumix G95/G90?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Yes it is!

[@pierpaolodeluca2723]

@@TreeTanksDev whit the same cable of g9, or with the control caple (looks like 3.5 jack)

[@barrymurphy9713]

Thanks for the helpful video. Has anyone seen a tutorial for the Sony A7s? It seems to connect but when I hit the record button on the Weebill S, nothing happens. Thanks

[@kshitijprasai7124]

Hi, thank you so much. Is the focus wheel included in the basic set-up unlike ronin sc gimbal?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Are you referring to the electronic pull focus wheel or the focus motor? The electronic pull focus wheel is both on the Ronin Sc and the Weebill-S. If you want the focus motor you need to get the essentials kit not the basic kit.

[@kshitijprasai7124]

@@TreeTanksDev yes just the focus wheel. Is it on weebill s basic and can you control focus on g9 with it?

[@joyomurmu518]

Can it will work in Nikon D5300. Plz tell me...I m confused ...should i buy this for nikon D5300

[@AnhNguyen-iq7fs]

DO we have to always use cable to connect between the gimbal and camera? Can we use it without cable?

[@Reelcargo]

they work on canon too. infact any dslr can work on it. its just about balance

[@DavidSL64]

Great video. Looked at a bunch of others that don’t show it step by step like you do. Got my brand new Weebill S to operate with XT-3. Now I want a Weebill firmware upgrade to support the Fuji!! Looking now for a video on the menu structure of the Weebill.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Good camera the xt-3. I wanted to get that but ended up trying out the x-a7 instead. Not sure what referring to about the Weebill-S menu structure but i have done a video on navigating the menu on the Weebil-S. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3aofIytgqyghNE

[@muleyg]

Thanks for the video. Is balancing the Sony A7 III basically the same?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Yes same and relatively easy!

[@TreeTanksDev]

Here’s the setup video on a7iii - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ2po6ynabSLpKc

[@mabiantrades2582]

Thank you for this great and informative video. Im getting mine next week. So this was a great help. will watch it again when it lands! Cheers buddy!

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome and congrats on your new gimbal!

[@ninas1368]

Great Video, thank you! Is there any chance to use my Panasonic GH3 with this gimbal? Thanx for your help!

[@Zubimarou]

Awesome video! Do you know if the connection work on the lumix gx9 too?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Im not sure but i think if the gx9 was released no earlier than 2018, it should work

[@Zubimarou]

So I buy the gx9 and I don’t have the second option of usb mod show on video so I don’t think it works..

[@videojay]

This was really great and helpful. Mine seems to be behaving a little differently, though. For example, pressing POV 3x does nothing, but pressing the trigger 3x engages selfie mode. I'm on a newer version of the gimbal software than when this video was shot, so wondering if that's why. Vortex also doesn't engage in the way you instructed. I gotta do some more digging.

[@yomexadex5920]

Nice video, how do I sync my phone to control the movement of the gimbal as you did in the beginning of this video? Thanks

[@jaolong]

That is very nice footage. but I have questions for crane 3 lab , can you tell me little bit it or if you know anything about ? I will take your Advice for it . I have a 1dx Mark II , I don’t know if the camera controller cables connections are comparable for it . I saw most people used small cameras and the cables is very small for the connections. Thank you very much

[@r0rozx]

I have been trying to balance a6400 with Meike battery grip for 3 hours. I just couldn't.

[@RunJungz]

I have Canon EOS 700D and camera cannot with Micro-usb. I must to buy HDMI cable?

[@supafreeza]

I couldn't find information as to whether or not the Webill-S works with the G95 and it's not on the compatibility list. Any info on this?

[@artsmodelstation9396]

So to move the weebill with your phone you don’t need any special module ?

[@TreeTanksDev]

Nope its a feature in the app!

[@CK-zw5ew]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@engician7620]

Will this work for the lumix g7 ?

[@simbenga]

what about the Canon 80D? is there any Tutorial for that camera? you mentioned 80D but couldn't find that video. just want to know if this gamble can handle or the Canon 80D fit on it please and thanks!

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hi there im actually doing the video tomorrow but yes the 80d will work on Weebill-S. What lens are you using?

[@simbenga]

@@TreeTanksDev perfect! thank you. thats the Video I'm really waiting for. looks like no one has done that kind of video before. I looked everywhere and have not seen any video with Weebill-S, Canon 80D camera set up. I'm sure a lot of people will appreciate that one too as much as much all your videos!!!!! I'm using the Canon 50mm. and the Sigma 18-35mm

[@manfredmaronde3732]

Hallo, I liked the video very much and it was the reason to buy a Weebill-S. I wanted to use it with the G-9. I could not connet to the camera. I use the same cable you told. Zhiyun write for the GH 5 an other cable, but this stick not inside the G-9. So maybe this is because the settings in germany are different? Pitty, it looks like I will send the Gmbal back, even it works well, but without control it is not usefull for me. Manfred

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hi there! You need use the micro-usb to micro-usb cable for g9. Yes gh5 is using micro-usb to usb type c cable. Can you take a picture of your G9’s usb ports? You can email me at [e-mail].

[@gamestv4875]

Panasonic G7 works with this?

[@DeanLondonSwift]

when i connect the cord to my t6i the gimbal doesn’t work. i know the t6i isn’t compatible, but neither was the one you used in your video. how did you fix this? the t6i cord is a A/V out. i have wifi setting disabled

[@karelsimunek5046]

Great video. Thanks for it! Can I ask if you can focus with the wheel when you have autofocus lens with Panasonic GH5s? Thanks

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hey there! You can only pull the electronic pull focus wheel when your lens is switched to Manual focus. If your lens has a quick switch between AF and MF, if it doesnt, you need to switch to MF via your camera settings.

[@karelsimunek5046]

TreeTanksDev Thank you. That’s what I wanted to know. That’s great :)👍🏻

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! 😁

[@NotMalikScott]

I don't know if you still have this setup but, do you know if a G9 can be put in a vertical position with an L bracket on the Weebill S?

[@bollox05]

Question. When you are looking at the ZY play app, do you get the aperture, shutter and ISO info on your phone? The gimbal. shows everything on the gimbal screen but not he app. Also, I wanted to use my iPhone as a monitor using the Panasonic app but the camera greys out the wifi so I cannot connect to the app if the micro USB is in place. Do you have this issue? Thanks for you review above, very useful.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Yeah unfortunately it doesnt show on your ZY App. I’m hoping Zhiyun comes up with a better ZY App like DJI does. I haven’t tried out the Panasonic app but will try it out soon. 😀

[@bollox05]

The Panasonic app works but you have to unplug the camera from the gimbal and therefore you loose all the functions. I am looking for an easy way to connect the iPhone as a monitor using the HDMI but that seem to need an Apple hdmi to lightening adaptor which is big and gets in the way. Do you ‘now if anyone makes a HDMI to Lightening cable that is short in length? Thanks.

[@bollox05]

Now having played with the iPhone as a monitor using the Panasonic app, it make more sense to use that instead of Zy. The Panasonic app offer better options and it is easier to change setting like shutter, aperture, colour bal, iso and even pick focus spots. Best solution for G9.👍

[@TreeTanksDev]

Jrphoto cool! You managed to get it to work?

[@bollox05]

As long as you unplug the G9 from the gimbal you can use the Panasonic app which has better controls than the ZY app and the video latency is very good.

[@BrunoLove-j2n]

Can I use this gimbal with Nikon D5100 & 18-105mm lens

[@KarenVaisman1]

This video was very helpful thank you so much for taking the time to make it one question when you were walking with the gimbal and I heard your footsteps why was it bouncing up and down do you need to do the “ninja walk “to stabilize it so there won’t be any walking motion?

[@TreeTanksDev]

You’re welcome! Yeah doing the ninja walk will definitely help to reduce the bouncing 😂. Just didnt want to look strange to people walking around.

[@leef3167]

Thanks a lot for this video. Did you use manual focus? Again, great video.

[@TreeTanksDev]

Hi there! I was using Autofocus most of the times.

[@nks6698]

Any chance with Panasonic G7 ?

[@jacksonsaveddoulos5693]

thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

[@aljeb6907]

Thank you for this. I order now mine

[@bjnslc]

Thanks so much for this. I got a Weebill-S before even considering compatibility with my G9.

[@thibautdelebarre4407]

Thanks for this video ! But how did you do that with the g9, although it’s not in the compatibility list ? (I’m interesting for my g90-95)

[@carolinamachado6668]

The one tutorial for real beginners

[@sarojastdudio]

Can I use it with my Nikon Z6

[@benleong2008]

Nice video! Do you know if the video wireless imagine transmission is compatible with the SONY A6400 (by selecting ccs camera)?

[@dronetheworld4k67]

What about the fz2500 is it compatible? And weebil s got a joystick??

[@trungcc]

Nice video! Nice gymbal! I must buy this! 👌