I am a Weeble owner. I've had challenges with occasional jitters which has been frustrating. You think you have a perfect shot, only to find out later there has been a sudden motor movement. I have spent a lot of time working with settings, but I think it's the nature of the gimbal. Also, it's important to point out some quality concerns. Straight out of the box I had a problem with the plate tightening screws. Zhyun was kind enough to send a replacement part from China. Also, it would no longer start up after about 4 weeks of use and needed to be sent in for repair. The insured shipping (at my cost) is expensive. It feels cheaply built, and given early problems I wonder how long it will last. If I had to do it over I would definitely buy something more rugged and time tested. I would only recommend to someone who absolutely needs the small size and has some money to burn for eventual repairs.
Yup, still want. This will be perfect for my X-T3. As a MTB RUclipsr, I need gear that can rattle around in my pack and still work. After having the IBIS in my GH5 fail I switched to the X-T3. Better low-light and less moving parts in a smaller (cheaper) package. Having such a small prosumer gimbal that I can lock the arms and slip in my pack would be absolutely game changing.
Im thinking the same thing. Ronin S is way too heavy for MTB stuff, great for commercial stuff though. Im hanging out for the x-h3 for the ibis, how are you finding run(ride) and gun with the x-t3? Fuji seems to be great for us outdoor videographers.
@@extremekidproductions7859 I've only spent a few weeks with it but overall like it. For the price and size, it's an amazing camera with a few issues. The AF is very accurate and has been a joy to work with over the AF on the GH5. Only complaint is... it's too fast for video, I would like them to have smoother racking. The 30min record limit should be going away soon (EU tax law going away) and the is a strong rumor that they will be updating the file system to get rid of the 4GB file limit. So that'll take care of my issue with it splitting up files. The battery life is definitely shorter compared to other cameras, but the charging over USB-C does mean that you can keep it topped off in your pack while moving. They're also USB battery packs that are certified to power the camera even while it's recording. Fuji has been a photography forward company, so a lot of their glass does not have OIS. This is fine if youre shooting stills with fast primes and can up the shutter speed, but for cinematography it's a massive annoyance. I routinely use OIS on a tripod when filming in windy locations, otherwise you will get a little bit of shaking on longer focal lengths. Speaking of shake, my last issue is that the OIS only really seems to take care of larger movements, it's not very good at getting the smaller shakes. I find that more annoying than big movements. The GH5S had amazing OIS. As long as you were holding the camera steady, you could have the GH5 (IBIS) side by side and not be able to tell which is which until you started walking. Overall? A fantastic backup camera, or for those that want the lightest possible package without giving up 4K60.
@@TrailFeatures How is the Zhiyun Weebill Lab with the X-T3? I am currently looking for a gimbal compatible with the X-T3 but haven't been very successful yet. What are the issues you have faced?
The Weebill lab looks like the perfect minimalist gimbal. I’m in love. Thank for trying out different lenses with it and sharing your thoughts with us!
I use anamorphic lenses on my Zhiyun Crane 2 so I have to install counterweights on the bottom at the back of the mounting tray (for the lack of a better term) which has 1/4-20 threads. Definitely looks like a great travel/run and gun type gimbal for smaller setups. Another option for the monitor mount would be leave the tripod on the bottom and install a handle similar to the top handle on a cage that has a 1/4-20 on the top. This would stay attached to the monitor for easy on/off and allow you to use the sling mode if you're into that....just a thought...haven't tried it though.
Jason, I really appreciate this video. No one could have known that Gmaster 16-35 mm doesn't work well with Weebill just by looking at the specs. Even as an ambassador, you have shared your unbiased test results. I'm considering Crane 3 Lab now.
I have a Canon M50, Rode mic, 22 lens and am a 70 + year old granny blogger. I need a gimbal. I’ve decided on Zhiyun. Should I go with Crane Plus, Weebill or other? I don’t need anything but the basic Gimbal and not all the bangs and whistles - just power enough to hold camera, mic and lens. Thanks for all your videos.
Have you noticed that when the camera is connected to the gimbal by usb you can’t access playback? So you have to unplug the cable every time you want to check the shot! I’ve got it setup as PC Remote for the A7III.
Within the past month, Zhiyun re-released this gimbal with fixed motors. You might want to pin this so people realize there's an updated model. I also wonder how much the IBIS negatively affects performance on this gimbal.
The dji osmo pro with x5 is still the smoothest gimbal being the only one that you can put the 45mm lens on it and smoothly track far objects while driving or boating or on a Heli. I’ve tried both the webill and crane 3 and ronin and they all are shaky and jittery even when properly balanced.
I like that Jason almost pronounces 智雲 Zhiyun correctly; ) And this review has moved me closer to ordering this for my X-T2 and eventual X-T3. Really enjoy your informative videos.
Because you believe the issue with the Gmaster Balancing is its length rather than the weight, do you think adding a battery pack could possibly offset the Gmaster's weight and it could balance better?
I just sold my Crane 2 so I could get this. Getting this based on its travel friendly size alone. Hope it’s good for The a7iii and Tamron lens and that I could run a little with it and not worry about wobble. Thanks for your reviews.
Already pre-ordered it. Just hoping Zhiyun nails the image feed feature and it works better than the Sony memories monitor feed. So looking very much forward to you updating us on the situation Jason 😄 I may have to gift myself a monitor to Christmas
🔥🔥🔥 So awesome meeting and talking gear at the Be Alpha Celebration!! Makes us little creators feel special when you remember us from comments 🙌🏽🙏🏽 Thanks for showing off the clearance on that Think Tank lol! I knew it looked a little iffy for the depth. I have a vlog of the event on the cutting board 🎥😇 Can’t wait to show off all the fun! Cheers til the next event!!
I don’t know why this video looks unusually soft to me?? At first I thought it was my wifi but that’s working fine. Is it the youtube compression? It’s strange because I watch your videos all the time and found them to be sharp. Thank you for testing the out weebill.
Answered most of my questions, I'm going to have to stick with my Ronin-S mainly because my main set up is a7r3 + 16-35 f/2.8 GMaster. Might consider buying the WEEBILL LAB 3. Jason when you get the LAB 3, please test to see how well it fits in the PeakDesign Travel 45L BackPack!
I’m going to most likely do this exact setup. 18mm batis or 24mm gm on the A7R iii with the Small HD on the back. Question for you my friend is this. #1, can you balance that camera with those lenses and a Rode Videomic pro on the hot show? #2 apples to apples, same camera and lens, would the Weebill provide better performance when compared to Crane V2, Crane 2 & Crane Plus?
I bought this gimbal(still not arrived yet) as they told me that it is not a problem with the gm 16-35 ,cause max load is 3kg ,so why now on the test you have done with the same lens its not stable or wobbling ? the Sony a73 weight is 680grams,and Sony gm 16-35 f2.8 is 680g ,TOTAL 1096GRAMS(1.09KILOS) there are still 1904grams extra.... hope i want regret this gimbal as I was very looking forward for it ;(
Actually if you want to use bigger and juicer sony batteries for your monitor that you were worried about the gimbal movement in the video stated, you can try to use the tripod 1/4 to hotshoe mount adapter with a small tiny ball head to extend the space for you to use bigger and juicer batteries :)
Currently I'm using crane 2 with Sony A7III and 24mm f1.4 GM, Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.4 GM. I'm much excited to upgrade to weebil lab. Do you think my lenses will easily balance and work fine?
I’ve been thinking which one to get between the crane 3 or weebill. But I think I would go with the weebill because of its size and portability. The crane 3 looks heavy and big. And it doesn’t matter if the weebill can barely balance / fit the 16-35 or 24-70gm, I don’t think I’ll make videos with those lenses anyway. I mostly use prime lenses.
Awesome video, i am really liking this gymbal hoping to be able to grab it. Started and currently use the Smooth q 3. Yes I'm ages behind lol. But still trying to make it. Hey , no Houston meet up ?
Hey Jason, great video. I’m considering this gimbal and was wondering if you’ve ever tried this or any other gimbal shooting vertical video with any of the 3rd gen Sonys. Thinking like IG stories, etc. Thanks in advance
For me, seeing if this gimbal is right for me, I guess I'm watching this a little too late.. so I guess I need to look for videos that show even in 2021, how this gimbal still makes a big splash... you know... sort of like Zhiyun are visionaries and knew this one would stand the test of time. :)
What I don't get is that the rated payload is at 6.6lbs... so the GM lens should be fine... I get the length of the lens was a problem but... Urghh so fustrating
@@JasonVong I was thinking ... if I leave my smallrig attached to the a7III the weight of the body would be greater then it could be possible to balance the 16/35 gm in a different way, and maybe further from the rear engine of the gimbal and I would have no space problems. What do you think about it?
@@ErasmoScipione Please test this! I may end up getting the Crane 2 over this for the same price if it cant handle longer length lenses. I was considering if it would help to add a battery pack to offset the weight as well
One question: can you start\stop recording with on gimbel button? the a6000\a6500 has horrible record button placement (why can't it be shutter one ? like in Panasonic cameras)..thanks!
I have the Sony a6400 with 18-105mm. Do you think it is ok that the plate pushes the camera lens? I feel that the plate needs to be screwed a little bit more in order to stay in place and that somehow pushes the lens upwards
But you say that there is no chance joining Weebill with 24-70 GM rigth? If no budget for Crane Lab 3, what do you recommend with Sony a7lll: the old Crane 2 with the versatile 24-70 GM (that already have) or any other heavy, or going for the new Weebill with a small 28 f2.8? Mmmm...
I do social network promos and travel video, i have the crane 2 but the weebill seen more perfect for me. Should i change? How is stabilization? I have the sony a6500 and my biggest lens is the sony 18-105
I have the same frustration, I'm considering getting the old Crane 2 for this reason. From the reviews i;ve seen, that one was able to handle the GM and it has about the same weight capacity and price
@@JasonVong Ah, got it. I guess using the sling means you gotta pack REALLY light! BTW, it was great meeting you and Vivienne at #bealpha! Wish I could've stayed longer to chat with you both. Hopefully sometime soon, as I can't make to Samy's.
Jason - great vid! You still love the Batis 18mm? Planning to sell my 16-35 GM 2.8 for it, since I would only need it in the wider range anyway and I’m just a Prime guy in the end. Plus, I just picked up my 1st Batis with the 135mm and I’m quickly a fan.
Hey Jason, you were the guy in the Catalina Island Vlog of Kraig Adams right? So finally I know which gimbal it is =) Are you still satisfied? Best regards Yasmin & Marc
@@jmoserphotography2447 This was an answer I got from Zhiyun: "When the Sony and Nikon cameras connect to the WEEBILL LAB under the video mode and needs to connect to the recorder or HDMI external device, the external device is not available. We are working on this issue."
We are in 2021 and I have a 10-25mm Leica which is slightly heavier than the GH5 that I use it with but the back clearance is difficult unless I can get a counterweight baseplate.. but I think that it still is under 5lbs. so not bad in 2021
did you have any trouble hooking up a second monitor? I'm having troubles, when my sony a6500 connect to the weebil using USB connection, i loose image on the monitor, but not on the camera.
Here's something I've been wondering about. I usually rock a monopod on my Crane v2, and for low shots, I can just flip it around and film VERY low to the ground, hold the gimbal like a broom with my monopod extended. That won't be possible with the Weebill since the top handle is crooked? Is there no way to get low shots without hunching like quasimodo?
Hi Jason, very informative video. Can you please help test A7iii + tamron 28-75 + weebill. It’s gonna be my first gimbal and i dont want to regret about it. I can’t find anywhere else on RUclips for that setup too. Thanks a lot.
Hey Jason! Thanks for the VERY informative videos. I've made the informed decision to get the Weebill Lab and I just recieved it! I can't wait to get things started with my a6500. I did have two questions for you. 1.) I've got the SmallRIg cage and found that the mounting screw isn't flush with the mount and the cage which makes for a rather insecure "loose" fit. Wondering If you had any insight or hacks to maybe fix this. Also, 2.) I'm trying to download the User Manua from the Zhiyun sitel, only the Chinese version is available. Wondering if you had an English version PDF laying around . (since you're an ambassador, maybe you can post it here.) Looking forward to more tips and advice. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for the great content. Really enjoy your channel!! I just purchased an a7iii with the Tamaron 28-75. Was thinking of getting the Weebill as my first Gimbal but am concerned that I'll run into issues in the future. In your opinion will the Weebill be ok with that setup or is a Crane Plus or Crane 2 a better option. I'd like something small and somewhat portable. Thanks in advance for any thoughts about this!
Great video, Jason. I´m really considering the Weebil Lab. I plan to use it with a Canon 77d and a 10-18mm most of the time. That doesn´t even amount to 1kg. Think it´ll work well, even not being a mirrorless? Thanks, bro.
Hi Jason. Do you have a rough idea when the Crane 3 is being released? I've been in the market for a gimbal and was literally just about to buy a Crane 2 until I saw your last video about the announcement lol. And also, are there any issues using battery grip with the Crane 3 out of the box? Also how comfortable are both of these when going for an overhead shot?
What's unfortunate to see is the shaky video. Does anybody think using the smaller Sony crop sensors will avoid this? I sure hope so because now I'm holding off on pre-order until someone uploads a video showing if there's a difference
Well, thanks to this review it looks like the Crane 3 with the FF is the one I'm going to order. Im really, really surprised that pretty much none of the Wide Angle 16-35mm lenses (Sony or Canon??) will work on the Weebill Lab. Seems a very strange design flaw from Zheyun. Thanks Jason!
![Zhiyun Weebill Lab [Review + Test Footage]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/RSWhvSY0Wq8/mqdefault.jpg)
I am a Weeble owner. I've had challenges with occasional jitters which has been frustrating. You think you have a perfect shot, only to find out later there has been a sudden motor movement. I have spent a lot of time working with settings, but I think it's the nature of the gimbal. Also, it's important to point out some quality concerns. Straight out of the box I had a problem with the plate tightening screws. Zhyun was kind enough to send a replacement part from China. Also, it would no longer start up after about 4 weeks of use and needed to be sent in for repair. The insured shipping (at my cost) is expensive. It feels cheaply built, and given early problems I wonder how long it will last. If I had to do it over I would definitely buy something more rugged and time tested. I would only recommend to someone who absolutely needs the small size and has some money to burn for eventual repairs.
Yup, still want. This will be perfect for my X-T3.
As a MTB RUclipsr, I need gear that can rattle around in my pack and still work. After having the IBIS in my GH5 fail I switched to the X-T3. Better low-light and less moving parts in a smaller (cheaper) package. Having such a small prosumer gimbal that I can lock the arms and slip in my pack would be absolutely game changing.
Im thinking the same thing. Ronin S is way too heavy for MTB stuff, great for commercial stuff though. Im hanging out for the x-h3 for the ibis, how are you finding run(ride) and gun with the x-t3? Fuji seems to be great for us outdoor videographers.
@@extremekidproductions7859 I've only spent a few weeks with it but overall like it. For the price and size, it's an amazing camera with a few issues.
The AF is very accurate and has been a joy to work with over the AF on the GH5. Only complaint is... it's too fast for video, I would like them to have smoother racking.
The 30min record limit should be going away soon (EU tax law going away) and the is a strong rumor that they will be updating the file system to get rid of the 4GB file limit. So that'll take care of my issue with it splitting up files.
The battery life is definitely shorter compared to other cameras, but the charging over USB-C does mean that you can keep it topped off in your pack while moving. They're also USB battery packs that are certified to power the camera even while it's recording.
Fuji has been a photography forward company, so a lot of their glass does not have OIS. This is fine if youre shooting stills with fast primes and can up the shutter speed, but for cinematography it's a massive annoyance. I routinely use OIS on a tripod when filming in windy locations, otherwise you will get a little bit of shaking on longer focal lengths.
Speaking of shake, my last issue is that the OIS only really seems to take care of larger movements, it's not very good at getting the smaller shakes. I find that more annoying than big movements. The GH5S had amazing OIS. As long as you were holding the camera steady, you could have the GH5 (IBIS) side by side and not be able to tell which is which until you started walking.
Overall? A fantastic backup camera, or for those that want the lightest possible package without giving up 4K60.
@@TrailFeatures How is the Zhiyun Weebill Lab with the X-T3? I am currently looking for a gimbal compatible with the X-T3 but haven't been very successful yet. What are the issues you have faced?
@@deevin5230 haven't gotten one yet. Just don't have the budget right now. ☹️
@@TrailFeatures Oh sorry my bad 😶, for some reason I thought that "only spent a few weeks" was about the gimbal 😅
The Weebill lab looks like the perfect minimalist gimbal. I’m in love. Thank for trying out different lenses with it and sharing your thoughts with us!
I use anamorphic lenses on my Zhiyun Crane 2 so I have to install counterweights on the bottom at the back of the mounting tray (for the lack of a better term) which has 1/4-20 threads. Definitely looks like a great travel/run and gun type gimbal for smaller setups. Another option for the monitor mount would be leave the tripod on the bottom and install a handle similar to the top handle on a cage that has a 1/4-20 on the top. This would stay attached to the monitor for easy on/off and allow you to use the sling mode if you're into that....just a thought...haven't tried it though.
Jason, I really appreciate this video. No one could have known that Gmaster 16-35 mm doesn't work well with Weebill just by looking at the specs. Even as an ambassador, you have shared your unbiased test results. I'm considering Crane 3 Lab now.
I have a Canon M50, Rode mic, 22 lens and am a 70 + year old granny blogger. I need a gimbal. I’ve decided on Zhiyun. Should I go with Crane Plus, Weebill or other? I don’t need anything but the basic Gimbal and not all the bangs and whistles - just power enough to hold camera, mic and lens. Thanks for all your videos.
So sick! You posted our photo from the #bealpha event. Great meeting you again.
Hi! It is possible to connect control cable and external monitor in the same time?
I have the same cuestion
The best video describing the work! Thank! I do not know the language, but you told everything is clear! Hi from Belarus!
Have you noticed that when the camera is connected to the gimbal by usb you can’t access playback? So you have to unplug the cable every time you want to check the shot! I’ve got it setup as PC Remote for the A7III.
Within the past month, Zhiyun re-released this gimbal with fixed motors. You might want to pin this so people realize there's an updated model.
I also wonder how much the IBIS negatively affects performance on this gimbal.
Jody Bruchon where do u get this updated model ?
I haven't seen anything about this with weebill lab
@@charlesjones5210 Mine literally just arrived and says UPDATED VERSION on the box. Got it from B&H
Jody Bruchon its going to fix all the wobble issues ?
Jody Bruchon ordered this last night from Adorama..so if it’s updated it should say it on the box? Fingers crossed
I'm just glad you're using a Sony mirrorless and not pos eos R. And I'm a panasonic user.
The dji osmo pro with x5 is still the smoothest gimbal being the only one that you can put the 45mm lens on it and smoothly track far objects while driving or boating or on a Heli. I’ve tried both the webill and crane 3 and ronin and they all are shaky and jittery even when properly balanced.
Do you still use this gimbal? How about a follow-up video?
Waiting for it too
Thanks for answering my query on the 24-70 GM. Now waiting for your crane 3 video 😊 Also, great tip with the cold shoe mount 👍🏼
does the 24-70 GM work on this gimbal?
Yes! Be Alpha is coming to Orlando! Sweet! Man I love how compact this gimbal is, I want one lol.
I like that Jason almost pronounces 智雲 Zhiyun correctly; ) And this review has moved me closer to ordering this for my X-T2 and eventual X-T3. Really enjoy your informative videos.
Because you believe the issue with the Gmaster Balancing is its length rather than the weight, do you think adding a battery pack could possibly offset the Gmaster's weight and it could balance better?
Those of us with Sony's crop sensors (a6500 here) don't have to worry about these issues pointed out so let us REJOICE!
😎
You are amazing. Best informative review on the net 🙏🏼
I just sold my Crane 2 so I could get this. Getting this based on its travel friendly size alone. Hope it’s good for The a7iii and Tamron lens and that I could run a little with it and not worry about wobble. Thanks for your reviews.
based on my experience with Tamron with the crane plus, you should be good with the weebill!
Already pre-ordered it. Just hoping Zhiyun nails the image feed feature and it works better than the Sony memories monitor feed. So looking very much forward to you updating us on the situation Jason 😄 I may have to gift myself a monitor to Christmas
JASON back with that 🔥 video!
See you this weekend brother! 🙌🏼 it was nice briefly chatting with you at Sony’s awesome Be Alpha event!
see you then!
would it be possible if you mount a mic on top of the camera with the GM setup?
Looks super compact. Nice vid Jason.
I shall stick with my Moza Air for now. Only because the control cable works with my Fujifilm. Great content mate!
🔥🔥🔥 So awesome meeting and talking gear at the Be Alpha Celebration!! Makes us little creators feel special when you remember us from comments 🙌🏽🙏🏽 Thanks for showing off the clearance on that Think Tank lol! I knew it looked a little iffy for the depth. I have a vlog of the event on the cutting board 🎥😇 Can’t wait to show off all the fun! Cheers til the next event!!
Dang that thing is so compact! Another epic clip Jason. So wish the Weebill could handle the 16-35 and 24-70 GM's but...Crane 3 it is.
I don’t know why this video looks unusually soft to me?? At first I thought it was my wifi but that’s working fine. Is it the youtube compression? It’s strange because I watch your videos all the time and found them to be sharp. Thank you for testing the out weebill.
Wish the crane 2 had locking axles, I had to use 3 elastic ties to hold everything tight when carrying it on the side of my bag
Answered most of my questions, I'm going to have to stick with my Ronin-S mainly because my main set up is a7r3 + 16-35 f/2.8 GMaster.
Might consider buying the WEEBILL LAB 3. Jason when you get the LAB 3, please test to see how well it fits in the PeakDesign Travel 45L BackPack!
will do
Stuff like this I prefer to buy from Best Buy so I can get the warranty. Any idea if Best Buy will be carrying this? If so any idea when?
I’m going to most likely do this exact setup. 18mm batis or 24mm gm on the A7R iii with the Small HD on the back. Question for you my friend is this. #1, can you balance that camera with those lenses and a Rode Videomic pro on the hot show? #2 apples to apples, same camera and lens, would the Weebill provide better performance when compared to Crane V2, Crane 2 & Crane Plus?
I would use a magic arm for the external monitor to be honest. Looks like i’m waiting for the bigger version of the gimbal.
Good information Jason, thanks for always posting that FIRE!
Thanks for your honesty. I have a ronin s and it's great but was looking for something lighter for travel, I have a7iii but heavy zooms. Great stuff
im a bit disappointed it cant hold the 16-35. thats a go to lens for gliding in my kit.
Im have a sony a7rii + sigma 35mm 1.4. Do you think the weebel will be ok with that setup. Thanks in advance
I bought this gimbal(still not arrived yet) as they told me that it is not a problem with the gm 16-35 ,cause max load is 3kg ,so why now on the test you have done with the same lens its not stable or wobbling ? the Sony a73 weight is 680grams,and Sony gm 16-35 f2.8 is 680g ,TOTAL 1096GRAMS(1.09KILOS) there are still 1904grams extra.... hope i want regret this gimbal as I was very looking forward for it ;(
Awesome video Jason and killer gimbal footage.
thanks Craig!
Actually if you want to use bigger and juicer sony batteries for your monitor that you were worried about the gimbal movement in the video stated, you can try to use the tripod 1/4 to hotshoe mount adapter with a small tiny ball head to extend the space for you to use bigger and juicer batteries :)
Currently I'm using crane 2 with Sony A7III and 24mm f1.4 GM, Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.4 GM. I'm much excited to upgrade to weebil lab. Do you think my lenses will easily balance and work fine?
Whats that item you have in between the weebill's mount and camera? Some kind of elevation? Where can I buy it?
Is this worth my money if I just want to balance a small fuji x-e3 set up? Or would I be better buying a different model for small mirrorless.
I’ve been thinking which one to get between the crane 3 or weebill. But I think I would go with the weebill because of its size and portability. The crane 3 looks heavy and big. And it doesn’t matter if the weebill can barely balance / fit the 16-35 or 24-70gm, I don’t think I’ll make videos with those lenses anyway. I mostly use prime lenses.
Awesome video, i am really liking this gymbal hoping to be able to grab it. Started and currently use the Smooth q 3. Yes I'm ages behind lol. But still trying to make it. Hey , no Houston meet up ?
Dear Jason, would you have the opportunity to test the weebill lab with the Tamron 27- 75 and a7iii?
Hey Jason, great video. I’m considering this gimbal and was wondering if you’ve ever tried this or any other gimbal shooting vertical video with any of the 3rd gen Sonys. Thinking like IG stories, etc. Thanks in advance
So you would say this is an undeniable upgrade from the Crane Plus?
I plan to use the underslung mode a lot. Where do you mount a external monitor?
Hi Jason, do the Sony (mirrorless) cameras still have limʼþed electronic control on both the Crane 3 and Weebill Lab?
I would really like to see how the sport mode works! Its a huge reason why I wanted the Ronin-S so I'd LOVE to see a comparison
Awesome video Jason I'm currently in the market for a gimbal and was looking at the dji Ronin s
Boom! Another great vid. Your footage looks awesome btw.
Thanks Brett!
For me, seeing if this gimbal is right for me, I guess I'm watching this a little too late.. so I guess I need to look for videos that show even in 2021, how this gimbal still makes a big splash... you know... sort of like Zhiyun are visionaries and knew this one would stand the test of time. :)
I just got mine but having trouble setting it up with quick release can u do a video of how to set it up?
Was that the 20 or 30 everyday backpack?
What I don't get is that the rated payload is at 6.6lbs... so the GM lens should be fine... I get the length of the lens was a problem but... Urghh so fustrating
yep it's the length
@@JasonVong I was thinking ... if I leave my smallrig attached to the a7III the weight of the body would be greater then it could be possible to balance the 16/35 gm in a different way, and maybe further from the rear engine of the gimbal and I would have no space problems. What do you think about it?
@@ErasmoScipione Please test this! I may end up getting the Crane 2 over this for the same price if it cant handle longer length lenses. I was considering if it would help to add a battery pack to offset the weight as well
I'm currently using Zhiyun Crane 2, is it worth the upgrade to WEEBILL LAB?
One question: can you start\stop recording with on gimbel button? the a6000\a6500 has horrible record button placement (why can't it be shutter one ? like in Panasonic cameras)..thanks!
I have the Sony a6400 with 18-105mm. Do you think it is ok that the plate pushes the camera lens?
I feel that the plate needs to be screwed a little bit more in order to stay in place and that somehow pushes the lens upwards
But you say that there is no chance joining Weebill with 24-70 GM rigth? If no budget for Crane Lab 3, what do you recommend with Sony a7lll: the old Crane 2 with the versatile 24-70 GM (that already have) or any other heavy, or going for the new Weebill with a small 28 f2.8? Mmmm...
Sorry. Did you mean the Tamron 28-75 works with A7iii??? Sounded like you said the 20-75. Thanks
I do social network promos and travel video, i have the crane 2 but the weebill seen more perfect for me. Should i change? How is stabilization? I have the sony a6500 and my biggest lens is the sony 18-105
What do you think about a a7iii with a sigma art 20mm f1.4? Is that lens too long?
Would this pair up good with a Canon t5i + 50mm?
DOH! I don't want to spent another 300+ on the crane 3 because I have the2.8 GM lenses, Thanks for the video!
I have the same frustration, I'm considering getting the old Crane 2 for this reason. From the reviews i;ve seen, that one was able to handle the GM and it has about the same weight capacity and price
Whoa... fits in the sling? That's awesome!
yessir! it does take up 2/3 of the bag though
@@JasonVong Ah, got it. I guess using the sling means you gotta pack REALLY light! BTW, it was great meeting you and Vivienne at #bealpha! Wish I could've stayed longer to chat with you both. Hopefully sometime soon, as I can't make to Samy's.
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Will it be able to hold a a7iii with sigma 35 art?
Jason - great vid! You still love the Batis 18mm? Planning to sell my 16-35 GM 2.8 for it, since I would only need it in the wider range anyway and I’m just a Prime guy in the end. Plus, I just picked up my 1st Batis with the 135mm and I’m quickly a fan.
i appreciate that you're not a shill.
guess i'll have to get the crane 3, if i get a gimbal at all.
Hey Jason, you were the guy in the Catalina Island Vlog of Kraig Adams right?
So finally I know which gimbal it is =)
Are you still satisfied?
Best regards
Yasmin & Marc
Yep! I would say if you're using a light setup, weebill is perfect !
@@JasonVong thx =)
Hi, Jason! How to make external monitor work via HDMI + USB camera control on Weebill? I try to make this connection with my a7iii and I can not :(
Rodrigo Dolores hey dude i have the same problem. Did you fix it??
@@jmoserphotography2447 This was an answer I got from Zhiyun: "When the Sony and Nikon cameras connect to the WEEBILL LAB under the video mode and needs to connect to the recorder or HDMI external device, the external device is not available. We are working on this issue."
@@rodrigodolores4368 thank you very much :)))
@@rodrigodolores4368 are there any updates on this issue?
@@Dantillosos No! :(
So when is the next Sony alpha coming out?
Where did you buy the accessory to put the screen? Thanks
Great video! Which quick release plate are you using?
Just the video I’ve been waiting for
woot!
We are in 2021 and I have a 10-25mm Leica which is slightly heavier than the GH5 that I use it with but the back clearance is difficult unless I can get a counterweight baseplate.. but I think that it still is under 5lbs. so not bad in 2021
Is there more clearance on the Crane 3 to support longer zooms?
Thanks Jason! Will be looking forward to your Crane 3 review
did you have any trouble hooking up a second monitor? I'm having troubles, when my sony a6500 connect to the weebil using USB connection, i loose image on the monitor, but not on the camera.
Is this worth it over the older Crane 2? I’m actually about to buy one of these and the Crane 2 is cheaper at the moment
...NNNNOOOOOOO! I'm in Nashville Tennessee and I completely missed this!
So, you’re saying with heavier lens that the Weebill wobbles?
Here's something I've been wondering about. I usually rock a monopod on my Crane v2, and for low shots, I can just flip it around and film VERY low to the ground, hold the gimbal like a broom with my monopod extended. That won't be possible with the Weebill since the top handle is crooked? Is there no way to get low shots without hunching like quasimodo?
Hi Jason, very informative video. Can you please help test A7iii + tamron 28-75 + weebill. It’s gonna be my first gimbal and i dont want to regret about it. I can’t find anywhere else on RUclips for that setup too. Thanks a lot.
Hey Jason! Thanks for the VERY informative videos. I've made the informed decision to get the Weebill Lab and I just recieved it! I can't wait to get things started with my a6500. I did have two questions for you. 1.) I've got the SmallRIg cage and found that the mounting screw isn't flush with the mount and the cage which makes for a rather insecure "loose" fit. Wondering If you had any insight or hacks to maybe fix this. Also, 2.) I'm trying to download the User Manua from the Zhiyun sitel, only the Chinese version is available. Wondering if you had an English version PDF laying around . (since you're an ambassador, maybe you can post it here.) Looking forward to more tips and advice. Keep up the awesome work!
can you please tell if its compatible with sony a6500 and 18-105mm
Thanks for the great content. Really enjoy your channel!! I just purchased an a7iii with the Tamaron 28-75. Was thinking of getting the Weebill as my first Gimbal but am concerned that I'll run into issues in the future. In your opinion will the Weebill be ok with that setup or is a Crane Plus or Crane 2 a better option. I'd like something small and somewhat portable. Thanks in advance for any thoughts about this!
Mike Muller crane 2 is much better and hold heavy weight, Crane plus almost the same issue as Weebill Lab
@@aboolife6264 Thanks for the info! I ended up with a Feiyu-Tech AK2000. We'll see how that works out.
Great video, Jason. I´m really considering the Weebil Lab. I plan to use it with a Canon 77d and a 10-18mm most of the time. That doesn´t even amount to 1kg. Think it´ll work well, even not being a mirrorless? Thanks, bro.
If you have the Sony a6500 and the 18-105 mm lens, Would you recommend the Weebill or the Crane 3
dang, I pre-ordered the weebill lab and only have the a7iii & 24-70 gm. I only thought about the payload and didn't think about the spacing at all.
Whch one would you suggest for me, i have a A7R3 with 24-70 GM and a a6300 with some primes?
Which Everyday backpack were you able to fit the gimbal in?
Hi Jason. Do you have a rough idea when the Crane 3 is being released? I've been in the market for a gimbal and was literally just about to buy a Crane 2 until I saw your last video about the announcement lol. And also, are there any issues using battery grip with the Crane 3 out of the box? Also how comfortable are both of these when going for an overhead shot?
What about motor noise ? Will the camera capture that too ?
What's unfortunate to see is the shaky video. Does anybody think using the smaller Sony crop sensors will avoid this? I sure hope so because now I'm holding off on pre-order until someone uploads a video showing if there's a difference
GREAT JASON greetings from Peru
Well, thanks to this review it looks like the Crane 3 with the FF is the one I'm going to order. Im really, really surprised that pretty much none of the Wide Angle 16-35mm lenses (Sony or Canon??) will work on the Weebill Lab. Seems a very strange design flaw from Zheyun. Thanks Jason!