This video was super informative and helpful. As a new gimbal user, I was a bit lost in how to setup my Weebill S best and this video did the trick. Thanks! And that background, stunning.
Awesome glad it helped you out! Yeah almost all my backgrounds are stunning lol one of the perks of living here in Alaska. I just have to brave cold bears or moose to get to them lol 😝
Use a flat surface for setup...like a log lol. In all seriousness, thank you, this helped me get mine set up and ready to re-start my fitness vlogs in Hawaii!
Lol whatever works! Awesome glad these videos helped!! Get out and makes something awesome in your beautiful warm location lol. We are getting snow today
Thanks Jake, set up my Weeble S correctly when I first bought it but over time it got all out of wack and I realized I was doing it wrong. Great video! Simple and effective.
I'm just using a simple Fuji X-T3 but I really needed these details as the gimbal just arrived and I had never used one before. Thanks for leaving this posted! - Dave
Excellent tutorial. FINALLY someone who explains the dreaded "Pan" balance. That's the part I can never get right. Many thanks. BTW the Weebill S is far better than my Ronin S - waaaay too many set up issues. MEGA HOT TIP TO EVERYONE - ALWAYS TURN OFF THE IN-CAMERA STABILISATION.
Thanks mate well done explaned one little tip maybe would be helpful. You should unlock all 3 locks before u turn the gimbal on otherwise u can see the axis error 👏🏻👍🏻
GREAT video! Seems like a snap do rig that thing! I REALLY think that the best option for small gimbals right now. ...Side note love the composition of this video. Seriously. the sky is blown out then 100% revealed in the lake! always sporting that Alaskan eye candy!
Lol I gotta represent!!! Thanks man. It was a challenging day to shoot with the lighting. It was changing rapidly from minute to minute but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
You need to make sure camera power is on and make sure its set for the correct camera as well as make sure USB power is on in the A7sII camera menu settings
Can confirm Weebill S handles my GH5S with smallrig L-Bracket cage and the new 10-25mm f/1.7. I Can achieve perfect balance with this setup so motors are not working hard. Also the 50-200mm f/2.8-4 will also balance almost perfectly at mid way through zoom range. Tilt motor will need boost in motor strength though to handle the differences when zooming.
I leave mine on most of the time but if you notice weird movements in the footage turn off the IBIS will help. You'll notice it especially in panning movements.
Thanks Mark!! Appreciate that a lot. I wasn't super happy with the video just because the lighting was changing constantly and made it challenging to shoot! Hope to see you on the live stream tomorrow!
Your tutorial is excellent. Very detail oriented explanaition. But for me it doesn't work. I have a Sony a5100, and no matter how I try to stabilize it, the gimbal will shake like an earthquake. I tried to set the strength to LOW and it keeps shaking. I though at first that the gimbal is defective, so I returned it and switched it with a new one. Same problem. What am I doing wrong?
great! i just get weebill s...i came from ronin sc and i have a question... if i shoot at pov or go mode and i want instantly to lock on a subject for some seconds and then pov again, how i do that? i mean , at the ronin i was just pushing the trigger and locks, here trigger is to follow... how i do that??
You do have options to program the trigger on the weebill s a little bit but I'm not sure it would do exactly what you want it should default back to pan follow which means you would have to keep the camera pointed at the subject through some trial and error.
seems to be different from Weebill S’s recommended way of doing it from the Zhiyun Tech YT channel and Zhiyun’s official manual, but i guess whatever floats your boat. i do find it easier the official way of doing it from Zhiyun
At the 2:40 mark, it is impossible to see what you're adjusting. I figured it out, but it's really difficult to see what you're adjusting on the other side of the lens!
You always have such scenic backgrounds haha. Where are you from ? Btw, great video - thanks ! I myself just picked up the weebil s and eager to test it out with the EOS R
I got the Weebill S after returning the Ronin SC... I might prefer how the Ronin feels in the hand, so the jury is still out as to which one I'll settle on. In your comparison between the two, the Weebill definitely seems more stable when walking... Have you found that to be the case?
Jake Sloan that’s good to hear... it certainly seems that way from your footage. Do you think the payload capacity has something to do with that, with regard to the GH5?
Great video Jake! I've got a question though. When I try the "auto tune" feature on my Weebill S it appears to go through the process just fine. However, once the check mark appears and it says "ok" it starts to vibrate and make a very loud grinding noise while starting to tilt to the right. Does yours do this? I have my camera absolutely PERFECT balance so I know that's not my issue. (it is an approved camera and lens as well) Thanks!
no mine makes no noise at all if you can send me a video clip on twitter? otherwise I would get in touch with Zhiyun support and see what they say as well!
@@JakeSloan Yeah, I think mine has an issue then. It's quite loud and the only way I can stop it is if I quickly go to motor settings and change it to one of the three levels. Thanks for getting back with me!
So if I understood correctly, let’s say I like to swap prime lens a lot but don’t want to rebalance it with every swap, then I can go to menu and auto tune after each swap and that should be ok without needing to rebalance? Does it work if I just leave it on auto or do I have to hit auto to recalibrate with each lens swap? Thx!
If the lenses are close to the same weight I wouldn't worry about recalibrating every time unless you notice the footage is shaky. If the lenses are drastically different then I would either recalibrate or maybe just re balance the tilt motor.
But if the auto calibration is adjusted to the well-balanced gimbal, if we change the weight arrangement we are likely to have weak motor strength for the new arrangement, and we should do a new auto calibration, right? Because i get some shaky footage after remove the ND filter without changing the settings of the gimbal.
This was a great tutorial. Thank you. Do you happen to know a trick to stop the screw on the mount from getting loose from my camera? I have had this happen twice now, and just recently purchased this gimbal. Thanks again!
Hey I just got mine and it’s my first gimbal. It’s all set up but when I start filming, it’s every so slightly tilted to the left (or rolled to the left), it’s really steady and smooth with no shake, but the horizon isn’t perfectly level. Do you know how I can fix this? Thanks!
There is a way to adjust the roll axis in the menu on the gimbal and you can also do a calibration using the app to make sure it is properly calibrated. I would adjust the roll angle in the on gimbal menu first.
@@JakeSloan thank you so much my friend! that is what I needed. Now my LAST issue (before a wedding this Saturday that I want to use the gimbal at), is for some reason when I put the footage on my computer to review it, it has this weird wiggle/wobble like a stutter, not the silky smooth footage I bought the gimbal for... I'm sure i'm just a newb and it can be tweaked in the settings... but can you start me off on the right foot? I'm using a pretty small set up, a Canon 5d Mark IV with a VERY light/small lens.
I ran into a problem when trying to balance my camera with a Rode VideoMic attached to it. I realized I can’t point my camera straight up because the back of the mic ends up hitting the axis. Is there a workaround for this, or do I just have to get as close as I can?
There is actually: amzn.to/3c0Rrhx (affiliate link) that mounts on the bottom of the tilt arm and you can mount the mic there and still get full range of motion! Cheers
Hey John I go live tomorrow at 4pm Alaska Time (8pm eastern time) I'll be putting up a link tomorrow morning so keep an eye on your subscription feed 😉
I bought my Weebill S several months ago but am just now trying to figure it out. Your videos are the best I've seen. My question is, can you use a relatively "light" camera with this gimbal like my Sony RX100 m7? I only see people with much heavier gear. I have a Sony A7iii, but I was hoping I could also use this with a lighter camera as well. Thanks for the great videos.
I think that will work or at worst you might have to add something to make it a bit heavier. I balanced my phone on it with a little extra weight on the plate. Cheers!
@@JakeSloan I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to give that a try. I was getting frustrated with my RX100 because I just couldn't get it balanced. But I was a complete newbie at gimbals of any type. Before I try it again, I'll use my A7iii to make sure I'm doing everything right. Then, I can go back with the lighter camera. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hey bro,Do you really recommend this gimbal over ronin sc ?I watched your comparison video also but still could not decide. I had bad experience with weebil lab so I hated zhiyun. I do not want to be Guinean pig again... I really liked its specifications but does it have weak or bad points ?
Man both are pretty good. While I haven’t had the Weebill S for a long time yet (multiple months) I can say it’s handled everything I’ve used it for with ease. That Includes going inside a glacier ice cave (it got dripped on a fair bit) walking through snow and rain. Shooting several conferences some interviews and lots of videos for RUclips and it’s going strong. My biggest disappointment so far is the app is much more difficult than the DJI app to get around (it’s not super intuitive) and the motion timelapse doesn’t work well at all. Supposedly they issued new firmware today to fix that but I haven’t had the chance to test it yet. If I had to choose today I’d probably go with the Weebill S but I also didn’t experience the problems some people did with the lab. It had frustrations for sure but mine worked well until I passed it on to the next user.
There are little levers below the camera plate that you use to loosen and adjust the camera position and small screws on the gimbal arm that you loosen to move the arms around and then once balanced tighten them back up
Hi Jack, the image transmission module can only transmit 1080p @30FPS, my question is does this mean my record settings on the camera has to correspond to 1080p or can I record at 4k?
hey jake. i need help with my weebill s. i realised my camera is not level properly. its slightly tilt to the left side. anyway for me to correct this?
Jake, if you power your Sony A7R IV or Sony A7 III using the Weebill S's battery (full charge to start), do you know how long ballpark you can use it (gimbal & camera) for? Wondering if it's 2-3 hours or 4-6 or more? Thanks!
well for me it has been 4-5 hours but usually I have been working outside in the cold as well which shortens battery life. I would say it would be a safe bet to be in the 4-6 hour range depending on conditions and usage.
Hi im using a 6d mark ii + 50mm stm lens. The problem is it rolls a little bit when im panning using the Pan Follow mode. Even its perfectly balanced. Why do you think that happens?
Be sure it’s updated to the latest firmware and you can also play with the deadband sensitivity on the roll axis as well as the speed setting to try and work that out.
@@JakeSloan Thanks! Maybe a cutaway or two would help... Sorry I was cranky about that! A composite of different users' experiences always helps, and I definitely get a lot out of your videos!
Hi Jake, Thank you for your amazing videos. I own an osmo action and sony a6100 and an absolute beginner in video world. I don't have a specific goal, just for fun and trying out in combination with editing in Davinci resolve. What is your advise (without thinking to much:)) A zhiyun Weebill S or the DJI Ronin?. At the moment I have the DJI Osmo Mobile (in combination with DJI Action (cam). With regards, Barm
How come you have more to setup and can balance the thing on a tree and I can't balance it to save my life! a7iii with sigma 24-70. that's it and it wont balance. Help?
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about regarding your accessories. The attached slide to the camara does not look like the one that I received with my Weebill S. The balancing is super straight forward if people already understands the 3 red locks and when to lock and unlock them. Sorry, this video only confused me. Yes, I have done this before and am only looking for a refresher since I have not used this unit in awhile.
I’m going to start cruise vlogging soon. Can you recommend a setup as in a mic and etc. I will be filming either my wife or she will film me. I have a Sony A9 with a Tamron 17-28 and 28-75. I’m waiting on Tamron to release their primes so I’m going to get the 35mm. What do yo like to vlog with a prime or zoom lens.
I almost always shoot with a zoom lens. The Tamron 17-28 is my go to at the moment for almost everything I shoot on this channel. It's a great pairing with the A9. If you have watched the last few videos on my channel the mic setup I am using (in this video) is the rode wireless go and lav mic. when I need an on camera mic I use the Deity D3 pro but lately I have really enjoyed the wireless unit with a lav hidden under my jacket for the out and about stuff. I would start with the wireless go and if you can add a lav mic (deity makes a great one for 50.00 or Rode makes their Lav go mic as well which is also great. Watch this video here: ruclips.net/video/8xVvu16ilyE/видео.html if you want to see more detailed thoughts on it. If you have more questions let me know or wait and ask them on tomorrows live stream if you like as well!
Jake Sloan Yep, I found that in PF mode doesn’t work, only in L mode the both work at same time. But with practice I’ve learned how to do pan with my hand and adding tilt from the torque. Thats how I go on. Is that correct?
please tell me sir, Who is the best gimbal, dji ronin SC & zhiyun crane 2. and you any others gimbal suggest me . I use blogging and short film My camera Sony a6400 and Sony zoom lens 18-105 and Sigma 16 mm and rode videomic go please answer me I'm from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
This dudes so extreme balancing a gimbal on a damn log - the heck, we salute u
LOL thanks
This was easily on the best explanations of how to setup the Weebill S.
Thanks
THANK YOU Dr Peter! I just bought this and was about to return it because the plate was not locking in place. You are a Hero sir!
glad I could help!
This video was super informative and helpful. As a new gimbal user, I was a bit lost in how to setup my Weebill S best and this video did the trick. Thanks! And that background, stunning.
Awesome glad it helped you out! Yeah almost all my backgrounds are stunning lol one of the perks of living here in Alaska. I just have to brave cold bears or moose to get to them lol 😝
Use a flat surface for setup...like a log lol. In all seriousness, thank you, this helped me get mine set up and ready to re-start my fitness vlogs in Hawaii!
Lol whatever works! Awesome glad these videos helped!! Get out and makes something awesome in your beautiful warm location lol. We are getting snow today
@@JakeSloan I agree, gotta do what you gotta do! Definitely will be shooting a few vlogs these next couple of days. Aloha!
i actually respect the log set up. lol. real world baby
... and so close to the lake 😱😱😱
Thanks Jake, set up my Weeble S correctly when I first bought it but over time it got all out of wack and I realized I was doing it wrong. Great video! Simple and effective.
Excellent
I'm just using a simple Fuji X-T3 but I really needed these details as the gimbal just arrived and I had never used one before. Thanks for leaving this posted! - Dave
NICE and thank you
I just picked up both the image transmission 2.0 and the follow focus 2.0.... this is the only video to help me balance this properly. Many thanks!
NICE
BEST TUTORIAL IVE SEEN SO FAR. Thank you
You're welcome! Cheers
seeing that put on the wood gives me anxiety kidding aside but great tutorial sir ! well done !
Lol. Thank yoy
By far the best and easiest gimbal setup I've used... I needed this! Thank you!
Thanks
Excellent tutorial. FINALLY someone who explains the dreaded "Pan" balance. That's the part I can never get right. Many thanks. BTW the Weebill S is far better than my Ronin S - waaaay too many set up issues. MEGA HOT TIP TO EVERYONE - ALWAYS TURN OFF THE IN-CAMERA STABILISATION.
you're welcome!!! glad to hear it helped
Luv it. It made me pro in balancing. I used to make a little balance just to make work done before.
I hope nowm the Battery gonna last more.
yay im very glad to hear that!
just pulled the trigger on the weebill S kinda cool I find another Alaskan to teach me how to balance it subbed and hope to see more from you :)
Awesome!! Where in AK are you? You'll be pretty happy with the weebill S. I been having a blast using mine!
@@JakeSloan I am an Anchorageite just like you and hoping it stabilizes my a6500 nicely :)
Always love the epic backgrounds lol better than room backgrounds 😅
Thank you very much! I’m sure soon the backdrop will turn white lol.
He must be the master of green screen. It's gotta be a pretty cold hike to get up there for each video. Good work!
Great tutorial on how to set-up and balance the Weebill S gimbal. Thanks for sharing this valuable information.
Thanks Ron!
best balancing tutorial
VPK thank you
THE BEST VIDEO ON BALANCING!!
thanks!
This is the best Weebill S Setup Video on RUclips! Helped me out a lot! Thank you!
Thank you so much and you’re welcome!!
Beautiful backdrop!
Thank you
Thanks mate well done explaned one little tip maybe would be helpful. You should unlock all 3 locks before u turn the gimbal on otherwise u can see the axis error 👏🏻👍🏻
exactly right
Great video...very helpful, thanks. BTW - love your surroundings!
Thank you!
Excellent Tutorial Video. Well Done! Thank You Jake.
Thanks Doug!
Great video. Was pretty easy to follow for a new gimbal user.
thanks!
Thank you! Super helpful! I had a feeling I was doing it wrong but your video saved me
YAY!!
Great tips for quick start, thanks!
you're welcome!
4:20 -- First video I saw that mentioned that... thanks, mine is doing exactly that.
Thanks!! I hope it helped!
Great video. Clear and concise. Thanks!
Thank you!
GREAT video! Seems like a snap do rig that thing! I REALLY think that the best option for small gimbals right now. ...Side note love the composition of this video. Seriously. the sky is blown out then 100% revealed in the lake! always sporting that Alaskan eye candy!
Lol I gotta represent!!! Thanks man. It was a challenging day to shoot with the lighting. It was changing rapidly from minute to minute but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
Any reason why my a7sii doesn't charge from the gimbal?
You need to make sure camera power is on and make sure its set for the correct camera as well as make sure USB power is on in the A7sII camera menu settings
Your video was excellent! Great step by step instructions. Thank you
You're welcome cheers!
Thanks for the help mate. 👍
You’re welcome!!
Perfect. just in perfect time for when my Weebill S lands! Thanks Jake! :D
Awesome! I'll have another video soon about best settings and how to use certain functions coming up next for you too! Cheers
Can confirm Weebill S handles my GH5S with smallrig L-Bracket cage and the new 10-25mm f/1.7.
I Can achieve perfect balance with this setup so motors are not working hard.
Also the 50-200mm f/2.8-4 will also balance almost perfectly at mid way through zoom range. Tilt motor will need boost in motor strength though to handle the differences when zooming.
Thats fantastic thanks for sharing the info!!
do u think these same instructions apply for iphone xr with several attachments?
Glad you have this since the instructions on this darn thing are tiny. Not written for my old eyes.
Lol instructions aren’t written for anyone except rocket scientists...
Just did this, balanced and ready to go with an iPhone 13 anamorphic set up
Nice!!
Hey Jake, is it important to turn off in body stabilization when using Sony cameras on gimbals? Thanks!
I leave mine on most of the time but if you notice weird movements in the footage turn off the IBIS will help. You'll notice it especially in panning movements.
Sooo, I'm not the only one waiting for the whole thing to tip over and fall into the lake, right? Good video, though! Thanks!
Rofl. You’re not the only one!
Thanks a lot! Very helpful :D
fantastic
That view though..
Thanks for the tut
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and yes the view wasn’t half bad 😜
@@JakeSloan 🙌
Jake some great videos on the weebill s
I use the mobile holder and the easy release. I will be buying the handle. Thanks Barry Spain 🇪🇸
You’re welcome! Cheers!!
Great video, Jake! Thank you for going through the adjustment process, there's a lot to it. Video looks great in 4k, too!!
Thanks Mark!! Appreciate that a lot. I wasn't super happy with the video just because the lighting was changing constantly and made it challenging to shoot! Hope to see you on the live stream tomorrow!
Thanks Jake more great tips. I have to watch this again when I get mine 👍
Excellent! I'll have a best settings and how to use certain features coming up next for you ;)
you've got me watching these weebill S videos while I'm still rocking the lab. If I end up pulling the trigger on the S I blame you LOL!
Same with ronin sc lol
ROFL both are great gimbals..
Lol well both are great gimbals so just but both??? 🤣😜
I just got mine today! I put a manfrotto QR plate on it for easy mount and go.
nice!! does it work well? One thing I really like about the Weebill S is it can handle a camera with a QR plate on it unlike the Weebill Lab
Jake Sloan yep, works perfect
Give you a like and subscribe because that was so helpful. Watched multiple videos and this was the best so far
Thank you so much!
Nice Jake! Great informative video!
thank you very much!!
Nice video and very helpful thank you 😊
Glad to hear it! Cheers.
Just got my weebill s, ..The great outdoors, so nice. Very good tutorial Jake. Blessings from London..Subbed.👍
Yay! thanks a lot enjoy the new weebill S!
Nice job dude!! Great gimbal!
Thanks Paul!
extremely helpful video
Cheers
Your tutorial is excellent. Very detail oriented explanaition. But for me it doesn't work. I have a Sony a5100, and no matter how I try to stabilize it, the gimbal will shake like an earthquake. I tried to set the strength to LOW and it keeps shaking. I though at first that the gimbal is defective, so I returned it and switched it with a new one. Same problem. What am I doing wrong?
It sounds like something still is not balanced all the way
great! i just get weebill s...i came from ronin sc and i have a question...
if i shoot at pov or go mode and i want instantly to lock on a subject for some seconds and then pov again, how i do that?
i mean , at the ronin i was just pushing the trigger and locks, here trigger is to follow...
how i do that??
You do have options to program the trigger on the weebill s a little bit but I'm not sure it would do exactly what you want it should default back to pan follow which means you would have to keep the camera pointed at the subject through some trial and error.
seems to be different from Weebill S’s recommended way of doing it from the Zhiyun Tech YT channel and Zhiyun’s official manual, but i guess whatever floats your boat. i do find it easier the official way of doing it from Zhiyun
I think it’s whatever gets the gimbal balanced correctly
@@JakeSloan i agree :)
At the 2:40 mark, it is impossible to see what you're adjusting. I figured it out, but it's really difficult to see what you're adjusting on the other side of the lens!
Next time I’ll make it more clear.
You always have such scenic backgrounds haha. Where are you from ? Btw, great video - thanks ! I myself just picked up the weebil s and eager to test it out with the EOS R
Nice!!! Great to have you on the live stream yesterday!
Jake Sloan My pleasure man! Been following your channel for a while now and learned so much about film making and stuff!
I got the Weebill S after returning the Ronin SC... I might prefer how the Ronin feels in the hand, so the jury is still out as to which one I'll settle on. In your comparison between the two, the Weebill definitely seems more stable when walking... Have you found that to be the case?
I have found the Weebill S to be far better at stabilization by far.
Jake Sloan that’s good to hear... it certainly seems that way from your footage. Do you think the payload capacity has something to do with that, with regard to the GH5?
Great video Jake! I've got a question though. When I try the "auto tune" feature on my Weebill S it appears to go through the process just fine. However, once the check mark appears and it says "ok" it starts to vibrate and make a very loud grinding noise while starting to tilt to the right. Does yours do this? I have my camera absolutely PERFECT balance so I know that's not my issue. (it is an approved camera and lens as well) Thanks!
no mine makes no noise at all if you can send me a video clip on twitter? otherwise I would get in touch with Zhiyun support and see what they say as well!
@@JakeSloan Yeah, I think mine has an issue then. It's quite loud and the only way I can stop it is if I quickly go to motor settings and change it to one of the three levels. Thanks for getting back with me!
@@QualityClassics same. My weebill s is a trash
@2WheelsGood Yeah, I just did the most recent firmware update and now it's good. Hopefully that'll work for you too. Definitely was annoying.
Love the new intro 👍🏼 but could have been a bit longer 😅
Rofl everything tells me make the intro shorter and here you are asking for a longer intro... how long would be ideal in your opinion?
Jake Sloan 😂 lol ! the current intro was bit fast or may be the music ended abruptly 😅 I don’t know but slowing it down would make it perfect 😜
So if I understood correctly, let’s say I like to swap prime lens a lot but don’t want to rebalance it with every swap, then I can go to menu and auto tune after each swap and that should be ok without needing to rebalance? Does it work if I just leave it on auto or do I have to hit auto to recalibrate with each lens swap? Thx!
If the lenses are close to the same weight I wouldn't worry about recalibrating every time unless you notice the footage is shaky. If the lenses are drastically different then I would either recalibrate or maybe just re balance the tilt motor.
Jake Sloan ty for the response!
Thanks ! Super content
Thank you!
But if the auto calibration is adjusted to the well-balanced gimbal, if we change the weight arrangement we are likely to have weak motor strength for the new arrangement, and we should do a new auto calibration, right?
Because i get some shaky footage after remove the ND filter without changing the settings of the gimbal.
Yeah if you make any big changes to the weight or notice some shakiness then doing another auto calibration should help get rid of it!
What are you raising up? I can’t seem to figure out what adjustments to make to make the camera face up 2:40
Check the new video I posted today
Thank you!👍 good Video
Thank you
This was a great tutorial. Thank you. Do you happen to know a trick to stop the screw on the mount from getting loose from my camera? I have had this happen twice now, and just recently purchased this gimbal. Thanks again!
I do not other than making it really really tight
Hey I just got mine and it’s my first gimbal. It’s all set up but when I start filming, it’s every so slightly tilted to the left (or rolled to the left), it’s really steady and smooth with no shake, but the horizon isn’t perfectly level. Do you know how I can fix this? Thanks!
There is a way to adjust the roll axis in the menu on the gimbal and you can also do a calibration using the app to make sure it is properly calibrated. I would adjust the roll angle in the on gimbal menu first.
@@JakeSloan thank you so much my friend! that is what I needed. Now my LAST issue (before a wedding this Saturday that I want to use the gimbal at), is for some reason when I put the footage on my computer to review it, it has this weird wiggle/wobble like a stutter, not the silky smooth footage I bought the gimbal for... I'm sure i'm just a newb and it can be tweaked in the settings... but can you start me off on the right foot? I'm using a pretty small set up, a Canon 5d Mark IV with a VERY light/small lens.
@@JakeSloan Also, I just uploaded a video showing my footage if you don't mind taking a look! ruclips.net/video/BW6eGi3xkjw/видео.html
I ran into a problem when trying to balance my camera with a Rode VideoMic attached to it. I realized I can’t point my camera straight up because the back of the mic ends up hitting the axis. Is there a workaround for this, or do I just have to get as close as I can?
There is actually: amzn.to/3c0Rrhx (affiliate link) that mounts on the bottom of the tilt arm and you can mount the mic there and still get full range of motion! Cheers
If that tiny beast can able to handle my Canon 5d mk IV with 70-200 f2.8 is III i'll be definitely switching to Weebill S from Ronin S !!
Wow that would be a huge setup def check their list of compatible setups and see if that will work!
Do you happen to know if the Weebill S is compatible with Canon M50 Mark ll ?
I'm not sure but you can check here: oss.zhiyun-tech.com/zyplay/instructions_edit/supportmodel/WEEBILL-S-Camera-Compatibility-List.pdf
I forgot when you go live. Can you remind me. Thanks.
Hey John I go live tomorrow at 4pm Alaska Time (8pm eastern time) I'll be putting up a link tomorrow morning so keep an eye on your subscription feed 😉
Hi how do I fix my weebill S it keeps on wobbling. Frameware 1.95 balanced perfectly and auto calibrated also. Please help me.
One thing that has helped me is to adjust the dead band to a lower number. I've found that 2-3 is best for me
Always helpful, thanks!
Fantastic
I know I am kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to stream new tv shows online?
good one!
Thanks!
Sorted! Thank you.
Awesome cheers
I bought my Weebill S several months ago but am just now trying to figure it out. Your videos are the best I've seen. My question is, can you use a relatively "light" camera with this gimbal like my Sony RX100 m7? I only see people with much heavier gear. I have a Sony A7iii, but I was hoping I could also use this with a lighter camera as well. Thanks for the great videos.
I think that will work or at worst you might have to add something to make it a bit heavier. I balanced my phone on it with a little extra weight on the plate. Cheers!
@@JakeSloan I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to give that a try. I was getting frustrated with my RX100 because I just couldn't get it balanced. But I was a complete newbie at gimbals of any type. Before I try it again, I'll use my A7iii to make sure I'm doing everything right. Then, I can go back with the lighter camera. Thanks for the suggestion.
You’re welcome
Hey bro,Do you really recommend this gimbal over ronin sc ?I watched your comparison video also but still could not decide. I had bad experience with weebil lab so I hated zhiyun. I do not want to be Guinean pig again... I really liked its specifications but does it have weak or bad points ?
Man both are pretty good. While I haven’t had the Weebill S for a long time yet (multiple months) I can say it’s handled everything I’ve used it for with ease. That Includes going inside a glacier ice cave (it got dripped on a fair bit) walking through snow and rain. Shooting several conferences some interviews and lots of videos for RUclips and it’s going strong. My biggest disappointment so far is the app is much more difficult than the DJI app to get around (it’s not super intuitive) and the motion timelapse doesn’t work well at all. Supposedly they issued new firmware today to fix that but I haven’t had the chance to test it yet. If I had to choose today I’d probably go with the Weebill S but I also didn’t experience the problems some people did with the lab. It had frustrations for sure but mine worked well until I passed it on to the next user.
@@JakeSloan thanks for quick and prompt response ,,preciate. watching you😉
What buttons are you pressing to adjust the balance I’ve watched so much videos and can’t figure it out
There are little levers below the camera plate that you use to loosen and adjust the camera position and small screws on the gimbal arm that you loosen to move the arms around and then once balanced tighten them back up
Hi Jack, the image transmission module can only transmit 1080p @30FPS, my question is does this mean my record settings on the camera has to correspond to 1080p or can I record at 4k?
No you absolutely can record 4K. On your phone you will only see it in 1080 but on your SD card it will be recorded in 4K
@@JakeSloan Thank you!
hey jake. i need help with my weebill s. i realised my camera is not level properly. its slightly tilt to the left side. anyway for me to correct this?
There is an option in the menu to adjust roll. I have the same issue from time to time and so going into the menu on the gimbal and scroll down
Wooooow. Yesss thank you so much!! Keep up with the great content! Love from malaysia.
My man balancing his gimbal in front of a bob ross painting.
lol
Jake, if you power your Sony A7R IV or Sony A7 III using the Weebill S's battery (full charge to start), do you know how long ballpark you can use it (gimbal & camera) for? Wondering if it's 2-3 hours or 4-6 or more? Thanks!
well for me it has been 4-5 hours but usually I have been working outside in the cold as well which shortens battery life. I would say it would be a safe bet to be in the 4-6 hour range depending on conditions and usage.
@@JakeSloan Super, thanks Jake. Much appreciated. Will buy a few sets of spare batteries for the Weebill S.
My pan axis won’t centre correctly on power up?
You may need to do a complete calibration
@@JakeSloan did two calibrations now 😭
Hi im using a 6d mark ii + 50mm stm lens. The problem is it rolls a little bit when im panning using the Pan Follow mode. Even its perfectly balanced. Why do you think that happens?
Be sure it’s updated to the latest firmware and you can also play with the deadband sensitivity on the roll axis as well as the speed setting to try and work that out.
Same thing at 3:15... What are you adjusting???
The small lever on the rear but I’ll def try and make that more clear in future videos
@@JakeSloan Thanks! Maybe a cutaway or two would help... Sorry I was cranky about that! A composite of different users' experiences always helps, and I definitely get a lot out of your videos!
Hi Jake, Thank you for your amazing videos. I own an osmo action and sony a6100 and an absolute beginner in video world. I don't have a specific goal, just for fun and trying out in combination with editing in Davinci resolve. What is your advise (without thinking to much:)) A zhiyun Weebill S or the DJI Ronin?. At the moment I have the DJI Osmo Mobile (in combination with DJI Action (cam). With regards, Barm
since you are familiar with DJI I would get the RSC2 or SC from DJI
Nice 👍
thanks!!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
is there any solution for tilting up lock loosen, mine zhiyun weebill S lock just move by itself whenever i uses gimbal.
Not sure exactly but have you tried to contact support?
I get the Weebil s tilt balanced and it stays there then it tilts forward, and display says axis locked.
Thats strange. are all the axis unlocked?
How come you have more to setup and can balance the thing on a tree and I can't balance it to save my life! a7iii with sigma 24-70. that's it and it wont balance. Help?
spend some time working each axis slowly to make sure you get it right don't move on until the first axis is good
really good
Thanks
Mine VIBRATES after autotune, had to use custom, but i should be able to use autotune NORAMLY. Any info about this problem, anyoen??
Double check your balance and then manually turn down the motor strength a little bit
I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about regarding your accessories. The attached slide to the camara does not look like the one that I received with my Weebill S. The balancing is super straight forward if people already understands the 3 red locks and when to lock and unlock them. Sorry, this video only confused me. Yes, I have done this before and am only looking for a refresher since I have not used this unit in awhile.
Sorry to hear that
is the weebill s on when your balancing
No it should be off until it is balanced
I’m going to start cruise vlogging soon. Can you recommend a setup as in a mic and etc. I will be filming either my wife or she will film me. I have a Sony A9 with a Tamron 17-28 and 28-75. I’m waiting on Tamron to release their primes so I’m going to get the 35mm. What do yo like to vlog with a prime or zoom lens.
I almost always shoot with a zoom lens. The Tamron 17-28 is my go to at the moment for almost everything I shoot on this channel. It's a great pairing with the A9. If you have watched the last few videos on my channel the mic setup I am using (in this video) is the rode wireless go and lav mic. when I need an on camera mic I use the Deity D3 pro but lately I have really enjoyed the wireless unit with a lav hidden under my jacket for the out and about stuff. I would start with the wireless go and if you can add a lav mic (deity makes a great one for 50.00 or Rode makes their Lav go mic as well which is also great. Watch this video here: ruclips.net/video/8xVvu16ilyE/видео.html if you want to see more detailed thoughts on it. If you have more questions let me know or wait and ask them on tomorrows live stream if you like as well!
You got any idea why my pan doesn't work when is operated by the arrows until the tilt works ^ v ?
Depending on which mode you are in it will work or not work. Pan Follow disables them for some reason
Jake Sloan Yep, I found that in PF mode doesn’t work, only in L mode the both work at same time. But with practice I’ve learned how to do pan with my hand and adding tilt from the torque. Thats how I go on. Is that correct?
Hi mate, what was the plate you used?
The one from small rig
does anybody know if i can apply these same instructions with an iphone xr and other attachments? want to do mobile filmmaking.
You can but you need to add weight to the phone to balance correctly
Tnks!
You’re welcome
please tell me sir,
Who is the best gimbal, dji ronin SC & zhiyun crane 2. and you any others gimbal suggest me . I use blogging and short film
My camera Sony a6400 and Sony zoom lens 18-105 and Sigma 16 mm and rode videomic go
please answer me
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I would get the Weebill S currently it’s a great gimbal!