Zhiyun Weebill S - Does Lens Size Even Matter Anymore?

I'm back with Zhiyun's latest Weebill-S is definitely a step up from the Weebill Lab! There are a lot of great things to love about this gimbal, but the biggest feature is that it can hold your G Master 24-70mm Lens or heavier camera setups! ►geni.us/p7F28nu
I'm going to go through my standard gimbal tests and show you where this gimbal excels and what it can improve on! The Weebill-S is an awesome gimbal for those low shots and perfect for traveling. The fact that gimbals can be small and compact, yet hold heavier setups is really impressive. What do you guys think? Does size even matter anymore?
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[@sharpasl307]

The first 8 seconds of this video should have automatically earned you another 20K subscribers. Great stuff. Some of your viewers may be interested to know that I just got the Weebill S for my Panasonic S1 and Canon 24-70 L II (with Sigma adapter). This is a very front heavy setup and I am having clearance issues as well. Also, given the size and weight of the S1, it does not fully balance and tips forward when the unit is off. However, the motors are so strong that I didn't notice any degradation in performance when shooting. I know I'm taking a hit in battery life and extra stress on the motors, but I'm okay with it at this price point and portability. It's a remarkable gimbal.

[@kylieknight8847]

Thanks so much for this in depth but super fun review Kitty :) I really enjoyed it. Keep them coming thanks!

[@HawaiianVirtualTours]

Thank you for this review!! Great tip about purchasing the quick release! All the other videos that I have watched have left out this valuable piece of info.

[@terrymay5890]

another great vid. helped me make the call to get the Webill S. Thanks :) tells us exactly what we need to know none of the BS, no frills, a sense of humor and facts and a hottie. What more can we ask for. Love your work.

[@CrimsonCrime2234]

Thank you very much!! I have the same setup as yours, but I couldn't get my 24-70 g master balanced on the gimbal, so I have to switch to the default lens that comes with the gimbal. But now I know what I can improve it after watching your video, thank you very much!

[@jtes1442]

Can’t wait , ordered it for my Z6 !

[@swansong007]

I don't know how you do it, but you're video reviews just keep getting better and better. How much knowledge is in your brain amazes me. You must get lots of headaches !!!!

[@canonvera]

First time seeing you and I already love you, great review!

[@GuitarRJP]

This will be very helpful! I just received this gimbal this week, so looking forward to this weekend when I can play with it. My first gimbal so I will need to have the patience to get the balance happening!

[@69HotRabbit69]

FYI : when balancing the gimbal you should do every axis alone you lock all axis , unlock just one balance it and go to the others

[@woahrocket]

I agree 100%, just got mine recently and using this method you can easily balance the gimbal

[@JoshKennedy81]

Love your video thank you for sharing! I own a weebill-s now and loving it! Very helpful information

[@amiraligol]

Can you answer my question please. So in order to connect my phone to the weebill s, do i need to have the image transmittor? So i can connect my phone to do some movement with out the transmitter?

[@ereceeme]

I'm in love. That gimble is going to be mine.

[@fumeokid]

That was a really fun and informative review! I love that its not dry like so many 'tech' reviews. Plus the great hair color! Awesome for both!

[@atolavisuals]

fumeokid awe I appreciate the feedback thank you!

[@EverydayMuscle]

Finally! The one review I was waiting for!!!!

[@scottwithers7026]

Very useful for someone new to the modes; thanks!

[@RobertoBlake]

Loved the intro!!! That was brilliant!!!

[@atolavisuals]

Roberto Blake yay! Happy you like it

[@HamishCarpenter]

Excellent video providing exactly the right information to make an informed decision to purchase this gimbal or not. Look forward to the next one!

[@davideberhardt4977]

The Zhiyun Quick Setup kit is great. I have several and it makes life so much easier. If you buy a second tripod, you can have a lower grip on the Weebill S and have two handles to operate it.

[@atolavisuals]

David Eberhardt ahe smart smart

[@pf4773]

Hi, Thanks for such a fun, professional video! I have two questions: 1. Do you need to buy the zoom attachment and image transmitter? Especially, do you need the image transmitter to use the app that you were demonstrating when you moved the gimbal via the phone's movement? 2. Are you actually still using this gimbal and how is it's reliability and sturdiness? I've heard that the gimbal has had a tendency to break (locking pins). Thanks again!!!

[@AXZION22]

Thanks for all the info will definitely get this one, your the best

[@jasonreyes4430]

Awesome review ! Thank you Kitty !! 🙏🏽

[@alexchaudhary8552]

Favorite part of Kitty's video "Mm-done" 😂😂

[@qaiserazimfilms]

Thank you for the great demo.

[@sushichef40]

Thank you! Might pull the trigger. What’s not to like? Big upgrade

[@sushichef40]

Trigger pulled. Can’t wait!

[@kirkcastro2288]

Informative review, really helpful.

[@rogervirus3346]

Checking the "built" part by drumming your fingernails on em. And the singing part, so cute. "It's the most wonderful time of the year" mmm-done! Love your videos.

[@afstock]

Thank you for the review Kitty, always waiting for the last seconds "Ehmm Done"!. this time there were 2 times. Ehmmm I like it

[@cybergrassx]

A really cool video! I especially liked your tutorial on how to balance it properly ; )

[@MAGEtvPTB]

...howdy, Kitty!! ...much love from Nashville, TN...thanks to your review [and a couple others but mainly yours!] AND confirmation of the minity [hope you concoct and review one], I have ordered one...finally I am a long time Steadicam/Glidecam/steadycam counterbalance device user so this will be a new thing...

[@Titobongbernabe]

Im waiting for my order, i really like the gimbal, but u o my❤️😍 you got a new subscriber😍

[@theFATEfactory]

Thanks for the fun review! Would you use this gimbal over the Ronin S on a “Pro” shoot? I still rely heavily on the the Ronin S for buttery footage moving at fast and slow speeds and with complex angles. My main set up is the a7Riii and 16-35GM or 35Z1.4 🤔🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🎥📷

[@rahhjur]

The intro was soooo dopppeeeee. The dog B-roll didn't hurt either

[@991106kk]

Great review, thanks!

[@mfluder15]

I would like to see a comparison of the Crane 3 and the Weebill S.

[@darrenshan76]

Took some searching on KZbin but if you tweak some settings, you can definitely get the Sony A7R3 camera settings to be configurable through the Weebill S. I had to change a setting from Multi to Single and from Auto to PC Remote.

[@darrenshan76]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJW5fo1mbd2oZtU TreeTanksDev's tutorial helped

[@RangerRickTV]

Weebill s or ronin rsc2 for a a7sii and a sigma 24-70 lens?

[@waimongtv4906]

Thank you I'm deciding to buy this product 👍

[@dlovisuals]

Awesome video Kitty! B Roll is always 🔥🔥

[@atolavisuals]

I appreciate that David! thx so much

[@createdbyosam2059]

Really nice!!!! Video sooooooo clean!!!

[@davidsala9549]

Wow! This is awesome! Great video!

[@atolavisuals]

thanks for checking it out!

[@CTRadventures]

Great video! With the phone app, I see you can control the gimbal w the camera motion, can the gimbal follow you if you were to put the phone in your pocket or does it have subject tracking

[@user-bi3wp1ct1q]

Great video thank you. So you're saying the Sony A7iii with the 24-70mm 2.8GM works well on the Weebill-S, so long as you take the eyepiece off?

[@mikeprat1]

Learned a couple thing's. Can gimbals be set up to follow whatever the camera is focused on? I just got my weebill s, the record button work's for my a6400. I definitely want a z6 as well.

[@swamispaol]

Hey thanks for these nice videos, wondering if you would choose this or moza aircross 2 for z6 with 24-70f2.8 lens? I couldn't use crane 2 for too long as it was very heavy with the camera setup above. What would be ur choice?

[@mojohesse]

Thanks for the video! which do you prefer, Weebill S or the Aircross 2? Thanks!

[@jakir_studio]

One of the best gimbal I'm loving it

[@joetito706]

You could probably add a small weight to the back of the camera so that you can move the center of gravity forward to counter balance the heavy lens and clear up that eye piece clearance issue. Love the review, I definitely want one of these for my z6 :)

[@atolavisuals]

you're definitely right on that!

[@JAHRONMON]

Are you just using the auto-tune settings or have you refined your settings?

[@UTCM]

I had the same connect issues with my sony . I selected panasonic and I now connect to the camera settings on the Sony camera ...

[@LeeZavitz]

I'm always here for all the B-rolls of Yumi. Great review :)

[@atolavisuals]

she's so fluffy!!! thx Lee!

[@RokPodaro]

What do you think will be better choice between gimbal weebil S and Moza aircross 2?Great review .You have new subscriber :)

[@directorofenjneers7721]

Hello Kitty! kamusta? Question. Will this be good in X-T2 with a small lens like 18mm fujinon? will this gimbal function the same that total light weight load?

[@elijahpd7000]

Hello, I want to know if the Zhiyun Weebill lab can perform a sync motion?

[@Richmanholla]

Every time I go from upright to underslung mode (or vice versa), my gimbal jerks and messes up my footage. Does this happen to you? Can you recommend a solution?

[@BlaqViper]

Nice info. Being that its now December 2021, do you still like the Webill S?

[@piloteademai]

Hello What software do you use on your smartphone to direct the movement of the optical axis. Thank you

[@MikeCofferon]

Thanks Kitty. Follows on the heels of your Moza Aircross 2 video. Prefer the form factor of the weebil but the Aircross has better support for my Fuji camera. Help me choose - a comparison video perhaps??

[@specialmoviestar]

I have a question. Can you pull focus with this gimbal and the focus weel without connecting the focus motor like you can with the dji ronin sc or do I have to use the motor all the time. I have a Sony a 6400.

[@alexander4861]

Thank you Kitty! Where can I get those quick release tripod thingys? :)

[@paulfairchild8942]

Very helpful, thanks. Subscribed.

[@onQQuincy]

About the record button have you tried changing the Sony camera USB settings to PC remote?

[@ThisIsTechToday]

That intro was insaaaane! Great song choice, too!

[@atolavisuals]

i try! thx for always checkin on me!

[@vewerson22]

Thanks for the info, I have Z6 on Ronin SC but as you mention in the video about the compatibility between Z6 andZhiyun Weebill S i am in thinking MODE now :)

[@MarlonKingShow]

Hey - really nice review, and very thorough. appreciated - does this have a track and follow mode on the phone app? i.e. as you move in the room, the gimbal will follow you around? Seen it on some other gimbals and seemed a cool idea.

[@MrShazaamable]

Id like to know this

[@PaulFeinberg]

I think Jason uses the RC2 quick release plate which helps put some extra weight in the rear

[@wilson97128]

Hello thanks for the explanations!Can you make a video explaining the auto tracking function with the Panasonic Lumix S5, please ?

[@vaidotasdarulis]

Hey, I have the same same sony setup, one question, are you mounting the plate to the lifter base with just one screw in order to set the camera further back for balance? Otherwise if I mount the lifter base on the plate with both screws it's weighing too much forward and impossible to balance.

[@BuuTheGhost]

I thought i needed the transmitter to move the gimbal like that! thats cool

[@aseemsikka6811]

Any idea if this can support EOS R with the mount adapter and Sigma art 85mm f/1.4?

[@DEXTVHD]

Since you balanced the 24-70mm at 24mm does it limit you from going all the way out to 70mm? I just got the Weebill S and if I balance it at 40mm I'm having the same issue as you where the eye piece would hit. This causes me to be unable to completely balance the tilt axis when the camera is facing up.

[@TheCoddiwompler]

Yay! I was waiting for this review. Purchased and waiting patiently on B&H.... :) Perfect for my A7riii and travel. However, the thing I got out of this the most was that you clearly should have your camera sidekick in every video now, she already has a great personality...and will always be there to dance and laugh at your jokes. :)

[@atolavisuals]

thx for watching! for my sidekick, are you referring to yumi or the gimbal? lol

[@TheCoddiwompler]

@@atolavisuals Ha, I'm pretty sure a Yumi and Gimbal show would dominate youtube. :)

[@atolavisuals]

@@TheCoddiwompler LOL YES!

[@TheCoddiwompler]

@@atolavisuals :) :) :)

[@benboonproduction]

Nice review atola thanks

[@MrOmniscience]

Thanks for this. I'm still on the fence between getting this, Ronin S and the Feiyutech AK2000. What do y'all think? I want to use them mostly for filmmaking and music videos; but, I have a light setup(GH5 w/prime lenses). Thanks again.

[@atolavisuals]

I think the weebil s or the aircross 2 are solid options in this weight class

[@phelix920]

Great review. Thanks fam. Phelix 👍🏾

[@atolavisuals]

Thx for the love afam!

[@CMBDIA]

that phone feature looks like a lot of fun!

[@Ronbc000]

Good fun review 👍

[@MarquezDaniel]

I'm deciding between the weebill s or the aircross 2 any suggestions?

[@papijelly]

So if I could get the Robin S with the discount for blackfriday plus a 10% student discount which will make it the same price as the wheebel S would it then make sense to buy the Robin or the wheebel S as it's a bit lighter ( I do shoot a DSLR ,t7i) also the wheebel has axis locks !! Idk now any ideas

[@lapada6256]

You did it again! Made me buy another gimbal! Thanks Kitty! 💸💸

[@atolavisuals]

hahahha! Well, whatever helps you make that dope content!

[@mikequinones5671]

I like to know which one is the app needed for Nikon and weebill s. Don’t know which one is. Thank you.

[@P_A_X_A_N]

Hi nice vid, in regards to the video recording you can try selecting canon or Nikon instead of Sony in the camera selection menu, worked for me, to take photos I found that the gimbal will focus by pressing the middle button but so far only the app will actually shoot go figure. Hope this helps

[@tgamet796]

Mine does have issue spinning in vortex mode when I have my sigma 50mm 1.4 with sony a7iii which is really heavy setup

[@lawsonkTV]

Getting it soon! Anyway, I wanna ask is it compatible with the Canon EOS 1200D?

[@hidirnasir]

which would you prefer, between this and the SC

[@selimsaim]

Never owned a gimbal. Which should I buy. Weebill s or aircross2. Which is your favorite?

[@WeddingVideographyTips]

Sup Kitty, thank u for this video.. I appreciate your reviews😁

[@atolavisuals]

SUP! Glad you found the video helpful! thx for watching

[@Dom-gf4in]

Here for the reviews 📸, doggie 🐶, b-roll 🎞 , but mainly the sweet “mm-done” sign off 😬✌🏻💛 Thanks Kitty...

[@gillesmatheronpro]

About the eyepiece clearance... Seems you don't use the "Y" lens support at the front, but still have in on with its locking screw. I suggest removing it. Even though it's not much, it may help you in sliding the camera/lens a bit towards the front. Also the rising plate may increase the unbalance effect, as the more things are higher the more they're prone to tilt (back or front)... so keeping an object as low as possible gets its centre of gravity closer to the ground, hence a reduced tilting effect. (am I even clear with my attempt to explain ?) Personnaly I use the great RX10M4 and, on my Crane 2, never had to use the lens support as the lens is fixed. That saved a few grams, just enough to improve the balance, and for that older gimbal (with less back clearance) it's way positive. With my camera, I had the same problem of not controling speed/aperture/ISOs from the gimbal itself. So I used this hack... - connection gimbal-camera with "for Canon" cable (yes, not confusing). - setting the camera "Toolbox" -> "USB connection" -> "Remote (or Distant) PC". - switching both devices off before back on. Try it, that should work. I've not used the Weebill S yet, but both interfaces seem similar... my hack should dissolve the limitation you're facing. Just the gimbal control wheel still remains unusable, sadly, but all other parameters can be adjusted from the stabilizer control panel. And for most sequences with some (or lot) action, it's a delight ! I love your intro, probably the funniest of all tech-tests introductions I've ever seen ! Keep on acting... the award is coming, I'm sure. ;-)

[@ThisGuyRocksLikeCrazy]

Is this better than DJI Ronin sc for Sony A7iii shooter with a sigma 50mm art lens?

[@MFmultimedia]

Hi, I can't solve the eyepiece problem that hit the gimbal. Is the only way to let the room hang a little forward?

[@steveloudon7491]

Not sure I understand your comment about a "quick release plate" for the handle. No other review mentions this. Can you elaborate? Thanks

[@atolavisuals]

Yes here's a video explaining it more: vm.tiktok.com/ZMeMsjeQ2/

[@bayareak9association]

There is a way to use your sony settings. Switch to pc remote in the camera settings and on the gimbal pick the Panasonic camera.

[@labrostraveller]

Great video. Do you know if i could use it with sony a7 iii with sony 24-105 lens?

[@atolavisuals]

Oh that's a long lens so probably not all the way out without some sort of counterbalance. I don't have one to test for you I'm sorry. Hope someone here knows

[@BenjaminKanarek]

I just ordered mine today! :-)

[@danjohnson4824]

Apparently if you use the usb C cable with the new Sony’s and set the gimbal to Panasonic it give you control of other settings. ISO, shutter and Aperture as well as the Rec stop/start.

[@JohnCunninghamTeam]

do I need to purchase two of the quick releases in order to be able to use quick release between both handle locations?

[@mirrorlessmemory]

John Cunningham eXp Realty no, 1 is fine for both ports. The quick release mounts to the stick only.

[@meljenkins1016]

I bought one for my Canon 5D Mk IV and I use the Samyang 14mm F 2.8. Perfect lens for it.

[@TEN27]

Did you ever figure out why your eyepiece hits? I have the same problem with the EOS R + Adapter/Canon 24-70

[@realographystudios7035]

How are you changing aperture, etc, on your Z6?

[@triv8088]

Does it work with XH1? Are you still using the XH1?