Weebill 3s VS Weebill S | Is It Worth It? | Real World Comparison

[@tomwhyte]

This video was so helpful. Could hardly find any videos comparing either the 3 or 3S with the S so glad I found this!

[@hoangpham]

So glad it was helpful! Seems like there's not a lot out there on the 2, 3, or 3s.

[@davidpham6967]

A super helpful comparison! Always appreciate some real world experience before considering a purchase

[@hoangpham]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@filmedbyvillii679]

thank you soooo much my very first gimbal was Weebill s since then I've gotten the weebill 2 , weebill lab & still I only use the weebill s it still stands the test of time especially using the wireless transmitter to feed live footage to a smart phone or apple device thought about getting weebill 3s after watching this I might just pass on this model this video was well needed thanks again !

[@hoangpham]

The Weebill S is still the best one out of all of the Weebill series gimbals! Love it!

[@rmm2880-k3y]

Thank you so much for the very detailed comparison Which one would you recommend between zhiyun weebill s vs weebill 3s vs feiyu scorp c basic vs feiyu scorp 2 ?

[@hoangpham]

Personally I would use the Weebill S as it's design is the most ergonomic and the motors are very good. If you really need the power for a heavier setup I would get the Weebill 3s

[@Panther-]

Thanks,just ordered the 3s after having the weevil s for over 2years now now issues, but felt I needed an upgraded hope I made a gd decision

[@hoangpham]

Hope you like it! The weebill s is solid and it was bitter sweet for me to change to the 3s, but so far it's been going well

[@Panther-]

@@hoangpham I should get it midweek,I made an error and did not get the version with the handle and wrist support but had to order that seperately as I heard a lot of people say its needed

[@hoangpham]

I made the same mistake when I bought it. It is definitely needed

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I won the zhiyun webill s for 50$ and I get to pick it up tomorrow I've been watching every video on youtube I haven't started this one yet but I hope I got a great deal

[@hoangpham]

That's an amazing deal! It's a SOLID gimbal!

[@dennysanders2618]

Great review, wish they stuck with the original handle design but I get they wanted to add the hand rest. Throws the center of gravity off when going into underslung though

[@hoangpham]

Thank you, agreed, its definitely a major design change

[@ShutterAuthority]

Great video! I've had the crane plus which is super old at this point and looking at getting a new one for my Sony a6500(which is also old haha). Would the Weebill s be a good upgrade? On the old crane I find the tilt control kinda hard to control when stopping a tilt. Are things like these better with these newer gimbal? Thanks!

[@hoangpham]

The weebill S would work perfectly with the a6500 and with most camera/lens combos if you want to upgrade in the future. If you use the joystick a lot to do movements, the weebill 3s has a better joystick than the weebill s but both are very smooth and should be a nice upgrade.

[@ronclarke8546]

Nice review. Can the "suitcase handle" on the 3s be backfitted to the S?

[@hoangpham]

Unfortunately the suitcase handle cannot be backfitted to the S. However the S design if you put a handle grip on the back is much better than the 3s design imo.

[@MarioSaraiva]

Hey Hoang I wanted to say that your content quality is top notch! I’m trying to decide on which gimbal to get as my 1st. I have a Sony Sony a7iii with zeiss 55mm 1.8 and 24-70mm Sony kit lens. I wanted something not too heavy. Deciding between DJI RS 3 mini, Zhiyun Weebil 3S, Zhiyun M3S and Weebil S. I have tried the DJI RS 3 but it’s too heavy for me. Which gimbal should I buy as my first? I can’t carry heavy weights for too long due to my wrists. Looking forward to your content!

[@hoangpham]

Hey, that's a tough decision. If weight is top priority, than I would get a gimbal that has 2 grip points like the Weebill S or get an additional handle grip for the RS3 Mini etc. The Weebill S in my opinion is the only one of those gimbals that is designed well in terms of balancing weight if you use both grip points so that would be my suggestion. The M3S and the RS3 mini aren't designed with additional grip points and the Weebill 3S does have an additional grip attachment but because of it's location at the bottom, it does not relieve as much weight on the hands as the Weebill S design. I hope this helps!

[@KabiesiAdemola]

@@hoangphamthis here is helping me decide even in 2024 March, thank you🙇

[@dot_dash]

You talk about motor strength... I'm looking at a used "S" for use w/ a rigged iPhone. Sounds like my rig payload will probably be mid-capacity and I shouldn't worry about stressing the "S" motors? Thanks in advance.

[@hoangpham]

yeah most likely it won't be stressing the motors and you should be fine

[@ozarksdigitalcreations9254]

Great video. I've been on the fence for the last 2 weeks deciding which gimbal to get. Especially with the Weebill 2 Combo being on sale for only $299.

[@hoangpham]

I also saw the Weebill 2 sale. It's a bit bulky for me personally which is why I didn't go with it. It's a solid deal if it fits your needs and you can utilize the screen.

[@thesleepione247]

Looks like another Weebill S for me or wait it out. They just need to make a Weebill S with a wrist rest, light, sturdier locks & stronger motors (haven't had issues motor-wise while using fx3 w/ sigma 28-70)

[@hoangpham]

I completely agree, I think the weebill S has the perfect design, totally would by a stronger version of it!

[@NittiGritti77]

Thanks for the info on the gimbals. My Weebill S got wet as well. Did you ever get your Weebill S repaired? Trying to either get the one I have fixed or get a new one.

[@hoangpham]

I had to get a new one, though now I am also using the Ronin RS 3. The weebill S goes on sale a lot and when it does it's probably worth getting a new one vs fixing the old one.

[@NittiGritti77]

@@hoangpham Wow! Thanks for the quick response and helpful info 👍🏾

[@RKFILMSZ]

Thank you soo much Brother ! 🧿❤️

[@hoangpham]

Your welcome!!

[@caleb361]

Thanks for the video.. im looking into getting my first gimbal.. brand new, their both similarly priced. I have a nikon D780 and contemplating getting a 24-70m. Which would you recommend?

[@hoangpham]

The D780 is a heavier camera and would require more power. The Weebill 3s is more powerful than the Weebill S so I would get the 3s for the D780

[@danjack2207]

Most detailed comparison here on KZbin. Did you find any stabilisation upgrade? Especially when orbiting.

[@hoangpham]

Thank you! Yes, I did find with the stronger motors that the stabilization was better especially when orbiting which is awesome!

[@ovidan1]

Hello, which one would you recommend for filming the wedding? With SonyA7iv and tamron 28-75,

[@hoangpham]

Personally after using both for a while now, features wise the 3s feels newer and made of better materials but the Weebill S is balanced better and feels better for using for long periods of time like for weddings. I'd get the Weebill S

[@videopat3285]

Is the cradle on the 3s larger then from the Weebill S? Does the camera and lens have more space on the 3s then on the Weebil S ?

[@hoangpham]

It is a tad larger than the weebill S and gives the camera and lens a bit more room but it's not a huge change.

[@videopat3285]

@@hoangpham Thanks

[@hoangpham]

@@videopat3285 you're welcome!

[@twhstudio5148]

Hiii.. Thank you for this video. I have a Sony A7 ii which gimbal would you suggest of this two

[@hoangpham]

Hey, I would suggest the Weebill S. The more I use the 3s, the more I realize the design of the Weebill S is better

[@NINETY-97-SEVEN]

Should I get the Weebill 3S for Filmmaking? to get movements like a camera on a crane, tracking people, dolly in/out etc etc?

[@hoangpham]

If you are doing a lot of precise movements, I would recommend the Weebill S over the 3S because of the design, it is easier than the 3s to control and get those effects. However the 3s has stronger motors so if you have a heavier setup then you may want to go with the 3s. Both are great for filmmaking.

[@sheenatorno]

Does the Weebill 3S come with that sling grip or do I have to order the combo to get that?

[@hoangpham]

You need the combo bundle

[@palmaestudio1381]

Hi..can you add a monitor or video transmitter in some way with the 3s? the accesory arm have a 3/4 thread in the bottom of the handle? thanks!!!

[@hoangpham]

There is a thread on the bottom of the gimbal where the mini tripod legs screw in so you could add something in between or remove the legs. There is also a thread on top of the additional side arm that can be used for attaching something though that might not be the most convenient location.

[@diegopalma5123]

@@hoangphamthanks!

[@metalspalace]

Is shooting vertical with the weebill s possible? Thought that capability might've been something worth mentioning

[@hoangpham]

I actually rarely shoot vertical so that completely slipped my mind. The weebill S cannot shoot vertical by default. The Weebill 3s however has built in vertical capability by allowing you to attach the camera baseplate at a 90 degree angle aka vertically without having to put a case on the camera or do anything external! If you shoot vertical often, this is a gamechanger!

[@metalspalace]

@@hoangpham Understandable. I have a weebill s already and for sure want to stick with that like you mentioned. Haven’t found a solution to use it for vertical shots tho unfortunately

[@hoangpham]

It's possible to use a camera cage to mount the camera vertically or an L bracket. I've seen people do this for the Weebill S

[@metalspalace]

​@@hoangpham oh word! mannnn thank you for that info and confirmation. I'll look Into those items and try to find em

[@hoangpham]

awesome, good luck with that man!

[@darshanprasad3408]

What about quick release plate from weebill s if i want to remove the camera for temporary handheld shot i have to rebalance in weebill 3s right?

[@darshanprasad3408]

Display is a downgrade aswell as you don't get touch screen am i right?

[@hoangpham]

Both the Weebill S and the 3S don't need to be rebalanced if you take off the quick release plate. Both also don't have a touch screen only buttons. The Weebill 2 has a touch screen.

[@denistabara2210]

Do you think it is possible to stabilise a canon R6+Sigma 24-70 in the same way as you did on the weebil S with the Sony+sigma 24-70, on a Weebil 3 S though? Thanks!

[@hoangpham]

The camera weight is fairly similar so I would think it should be possible! The 3s has fairly powerful motors and should be able to handle it fine.

[@pbunc1]

I have to have the ability to add an external monitor so this is a no go for me. Sticking with weebill S for now

[@hoangpham]

Honestly I still love the weebill S more haha definitely stick with it

[@AYNOOR_OMARI]

Hi Will Zhiyun weebill 3s and 3 cameras be Nikon D7100 18-140mm?

[@chenlyn-cj8ve]

seems not in the compatibility list. Maybe it is not been tested. You can refer to this link: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20231018/1697599901415-EGhrMFDd.pdf

[@patrickjimbobalagot]

Where do you get you motion graphics?

[@hoangpham]

It's Peter McKinnon's motion graphic title pack

[@Hubieee]

What is it with this annoying background music throughout the whole video? :X Would be better without, but yeah, question of taste probably.

[@hoangpham]

Thanks for the feedback! Always looking to improve 👍

[@morpheusmorph13]

The battery on 3s is a bummer. I bought my weebil S instead of DJI SC years ago just because of removable battery.

[@hoangpham]

I do agree the lack of removable batteries is a downgrade imo. Having used it a bit longer now, I have noticed the battery on the 3s doesn't last as long as the weebill s batteries. Disappointed in that.

[@TheRunningCameraMan]

love the topic but the music is too loud

[@hoangpham]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@hknthecreator]

Bro you don't say any word of the stabilisation at all how does the Weebill 3s performs compared to the Weebill s? Completely frustrating 😤

[@hoangpham]

The 3s has stronger motors and provides more stability. Both perform very well and in my opinion there isn't a huge difference unless you need more motor strength for larger setups.

[@hknthecreator]

@@hoangpham thanks really appreciate that

[@HADIPARLAQ]

the worst thing about weebill s is the awful joystick, it will broken inside quickly if you don't care

[@Tonellacam]

I find the Weebill s only holds so much weight , I’m pretty sure the Weebill 3s can hold a lot more capacity

[@hoangpham]

yeah the 3s motors are an upgrade for sure

[@mike_3696]

Thanks for the video but the title is misleading - there's no real world comparison. We still don't know how both gimbals behave during footage 🥲

[@hoangpham]

That is a fair point. Though, the footage will look extremely similar. There's no strong difference between the two performance wise except the 3s is as bit stronger. With the same gimbal settings I have noticed no difference in performance.