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Zhiyun WEEBILL-S Mirrorless/DSLR Camera Gimbal Stabilizer

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4.5

Average rating based on 268 reviews

Rating Breakdown

186 reviewers rated this product 5 stars.

47 reviewers rated this product 4 stars.

19 reviewers rated this product 3 stars.

8 reviewers rated this product 2 stars.

8 reviewers rated this product 1 stars.

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Reviewer Recommendation

89%

Of the 268 reviewers who responded, 239 would recommend this product.

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What customers are saying

The gimbal is described as lightweight yet sturdy, with strong motors that can handle heavier camera and lens combinations. Users appreciate the ability to adjust the motor strength and switch between different mounting configurations. However, some users did experience issues with the balancing and calibration process, as well as occasional axis locking problems. The companion mobile app also received some criticism for limited functionality and compatibility issues.

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  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - January 4, 2023

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The gimbal working very smooth so far. I used it for 2 weeks and it's fun having the camera over. The unfortunate reason that i don't give it 5 stars is the compatibility!! I got a Lumix GX 85. Which us a great compact 3/4 camera and light weight which would of give it a geeat advantage to be used with the weeble S. But the camera doesn't conect to the gimbal at all !!!! So many functions that were estional such as recording from the gimbal isn't supported,!!! I want to by the ficus/ zoom part but now not sure will it work or not for the uncompatablety .

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

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  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Gimbal for the price

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - January 2, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice sized gimbal, good size and weight. Swapped out the docking plate with a quick release plate for easier access. The app is hard to understand and is required to activate the gimbal. If you're not tech savvy or a critical thinker this will immediately turn you off and make you return the product. Once you are connected to the app its a great tool for your photo/videography. The image transmitter should be purchased along side this gimbal to get the best use out of it, but it isn't necessary. Also purchase a separate handle, magic arm and extension arm.

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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Gimbal for the Money!

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - January 2, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is probably one of the best Gimbals on the market given the price point and what it is capable of with all of the upgrades. The gimbal alone provides stable images. I have used it with a Sony a6400 and a full frame Sony A7C and it works flawlessly. Time lapse, the gimbal can be set to do diagonal movements from the app, and my camera can be controlled from the gimbal. ***Sony users be advised that if you set the gimbal to adjust camera settings DO NOT SET TO SONY!!! For some reason there is a glitch. However, if you set the camera control to Canon or Panasonic, you will be able to control aperture and shutter on your camera from the gimbal.*** This gimbal really shines when you purchase the extra upgrades which aren't cheap but worth it in the long run. Zhiyun sells an HDMI wireless transmitter, receiver, and remote that are designed for the Weebill. The image transmitter can be used for anything; you can plug it into a PlayStation and transmit video wirelessly so you can use it for more than just your camera. The remote combined with the transmitter/receiver gives more stable motion control than you would get with your phone. The main reason I purchased the transmitter/reciever is because that allows object tracking. From the app you can place a square around just about any object and once it's locked on, the gimbal will follow that object 360 degrees. If you're doing a presentation, the camera will follow you as you walk around which adds quite a bit of versatility. This gimbal also works well on a slider. If you're doing a real estate shoot and you need to pull into a hallway and turn right, the gimbal slider combo provides great cinematic movements. I used to own a Feiyutech a1000 before but the Weebill is definitely the best gimbal on the market for small mirrorless cameras.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

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  • Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars

    Motors failed after 6 months

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - December 15, 2020

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beware: Zhiyun's support is very terrible. It is only via email, and they do not make any attempt to repair the product or replace it. Just keep guiding you through the basic steps that you can find in the manual already. Tip: Buy the DJI Ronin series, more reliable and US based support. Review: Works great for the first 6 months or so, then the motors started failing. This gimbal successfully held my Canon 5D MKIV and a 24-70 f/2.8 Lens as advertised on their website. After about 6 months using it though, I noticed the motors would vibrate like crazy and it sometimes wouldn't move. I've done all of the motor calibrations and no success.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    A Videographers Must

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - January 19, 2024

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super Budget friendly piece of equipment that truly pushes your video quality to the industry standard. Must have for any film-maker

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  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Great gimbal, lacking accessories

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - November 24, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ok so for the most part I have a lot to learn on the usage and operation of the gimbal. It’s my first one and I’m having a great time learning it’s functions. With that said….. i bought one with no instructions and no battery charger. Kinda need both of those to operate this device properly. I spend a two hours on YouTube learning how to operate this but I feel Like that should’ve been covered to begin with within the box. Next, my battery died and there’s no way of charging them without a separate charging box (which I had to buy separately). Again, great gimbal the company just needs to pull it together for the price their asking.

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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gimbal for even a beginner

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - July 3, 2020

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never touched a gimbal in my life and I’m glad zhiyun made this one super easy to set up and use! It works great, the footage is nice and smooth. Only thing is you might have to mess with the settings for tilt, roll and pan but it’s to your own preference. Straight out of the box it works fine too. I’m glad I bought it. I have already seen such an improvement in video quality because of this gimbal. I use my Tamron 28-75mm lens on it with the a7iii and I also use the sigma 16mm on my Sony a7iii and both work fine on the gimbal.

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  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Software Issues

    Reviewed by Shelton - February 22, 2021

    I liked this product. Its light weight, portable and able to handle larger and heavier Camera systems. The problem I had was the Z Play app. I was never able to download the app. Its not even available in Google Play App Store. The QR code provided by the company would not get installed in my phone. And I could not run any firmware updates. And camera control options are limited to the cameras I own. They are Fujifilm xt3 and xt30, Canon 6d mark 2 and Canon RP. But otherwise its a good gimbal. If you are a owner of Sony or Panasonic line ups then you are okay. To me it did not work as expected. I had to return...

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  • Customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars

    Plastic Body

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - September 17, 2021

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It works great with good battery life. But it is a plastic frame, the threads fell out of the base of the tripod mount. but a cheap rethread was all it needed. A Lack in experience in balancing gimbals does require a small learning curve.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

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  • Customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and powerful small gimbal

    Verified BuyerReviewed by - December 30, 2022

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gimbal is amazing for beginners or someone looking for a small gimbal setup. It is super easy to use and learn. The gimbal is small but can easily hold my Canon R6 and an EF 85mm 1.4 or 24-105 lens. Highly suggest this gimbal!

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