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Zhiyun Weebill S [Official] 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras
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Color | Black |
Brand | zhi yun |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Product Dimensions | 7.48"D x 5.51"W x 11.73"H |
Item Weight | 926 Grams |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 1200 Grams |
About this item
- WEEBILL-S comatible with mainstream mirrorless and DSLR camera & lens combos. Like SONY a9/a9II/a7R4/a7R3/a7M3/a7S3/a7R2/a7M2/a7S2/a7C/a6600//a6500/a6400/a6300/a6100/a6000.Panasonic GH5/GH5S/S1/S5//S1H/DC-BGH1. Canon 5D3/5D4/5DS/5DS R/6D/6D2/80D/90D/M50/EOS R5,M6 Mark 2,R6,R,,RP Nikon D850/Z5/Z6/Z6 II/Z7/Z50. Fujifilm X-T3/X-T4/ X-T30.Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,ZCAM E2,BMPCC 4K/6k
- 【Compact Size as A4 Paper】 Ergonomically designed Sling mode to save effort and provide comfortable underslung shooting experience
- 【8th Instune Algorithm】 provides high responsiveness and eliminates jittery in fast movement in any environment
- 【14 hours Battery Life】 Brand new TransMount Image Transmission Module (accessory) to offer 1080P 30fps highly synchronised transmission and up to 3 screen receivers
- 【Quick Release System】OLED display; Dual focus control system
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Ergonomic | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Stability | — | 5.0 | — | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
Battery life | 4.0 | — | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | — |
Value for money | 3.7 | 4.5 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
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compatible devices | Camera | Dslr and Mirrorless Camera | Camera | Sony A9 II, A9, A7R IV, A7R III, A7M III, A7S III, A7R II, A7M II, A7S II, A7C, A6600, A6500, A6400, A6300, A6100, Panasonic G9, GH5, GH5S, S1, S5, S1H, BGH1, GH3, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5DS R, EOS 5DS, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS M50, EOS R, EOS R6, EOS R5, EOS M6 II, G7X 3, EOS RP, EOS 77D, EOS 800D, Nikon D850, D780, Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z50, Olympus E-M1 II | Camera, Monitor, Camcorder | For Sony Camera: RX100 Ⅲ (RX100M3) / RX100 Ⅳ (RX100M4) / RX100M5A / RX100 Ⅵ (RX100M6) / RX100 Ⅶ (RX100M7) / ZV-1 / DSC-WX500 / DSC-HX90 / DSC-RX10 Ⅲ / DSC-RX10 Ⅳ / ZV-E10 / a6100 / a6300 / a6400 / a6500 / a6600 / Α7S / A7S II / A7R / A7R II / A7R III / A7R IV / a7R M4A / a7 Ⅱ (A7M2) / a7 Ⅲ (A7M3) / a9 / a9 II / A7C / a1 / a7S III / FX3 / a7 Ⅳ(A7M4); For Canon Camera: EOS M50 / EOS M50 Mark II / EOS M6 Mark II / Powershot G7 X Mark III / EOS 200D II / EOS 850D / EOS 90D / EOS 5D Mark IV / EOS 5DS R / EOS RP / EOS R / EOS R5 / EOS R6; For Nikon Camera: Z6 / Z6 Ⅱ / D7500 / Z fc; For Panasonic Camera: GH5S / GH5 / GH4 / G9 / S5; For Fujifilm Camera: X-T20 / X-T30 / X-A5 / X-A7 / X-T100 / X-H1 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-E3 /; For SIGMA Camera: FP, Camera |
max. recommended weight | 1200 grams | 8.8 pounds | 1.13 kilograms | 128 grams | 6.5 kilograms | 2500 grams |
weight | 926 grams | 2300 grams | 1.1 kilograms | 1400 grams | 10.56 pounds | 1200 grams |
Product Description
Inherited Ergonomic Design
Compact as a piece of A4 paper. The ergonomic Sling design provides an effortless shooting experience as always.
ViaTouch 2.0: Your Finger-Touch Vision World
Using with TransMount Image Transmission Module(accessory), you can turn your phone screen into a professional monitor and multi-functional remote controller.
Up to 3 Devices Sync Motion
When mounted with the image transmission receiver and transmitter(accessory), up to 3 devices can be connected to your stabilizer, including smartphones, iPads, and monitors.
Which is the Best for You?
Weebill S | Weebill 2 | Weebill 3 | Crane 3S | |
Customer Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,490
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4.0 out of 5 stars
244
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4.3 out of 5 stars
52
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Gimbal Weight
| 1015g / 2.24lb | 1470g / 3.24lb | 1130g / 2.49lb | 2470g / 5.4lb |
Stabilization Algorithm
| 8th generation algorithm | All-new chip & algorithm | 10th generation algorithm | 9th generation algorithm |
Screen
| 0.66" OLED display screen | 2.88“ full-color touch screen | 0.96" OLED touch screen | No screen |
Runtime
| 14h | 9h | 21h | 12h |
Charging time
| 2.5h (with power adapter) | 1.6h (24W PD fast charge) | 2h (PD fast charge) | 4h |
Axis Lock Design
| Two-way lock | Seamless lock | Seamless lock | Interstitial free lock |
Handle
| 7-shape handle | 7-shape handle | L-shape handle | SmartSling Handle |
Quick-release System
| Arcs-Swiss-Manfrotto plates | Single quick release plate | Dual quick release plates | - |
Camera Compatibility List
Sony | A9 II, A9, A7R IV, A7R III, A7 III, A7S III, A7R II, A7M II, A7S II, A7C, A6600, A6500, A6400, A6300, A6100, A6000, A1 |
Canon | EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5DS R, EOS 5DS, EOS 6D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS 80D, EOS 90D, EOS M50, EOS R6, EOS R5, EOS R, EOS M50 II, EOS M6 II, EOS RP, EOS R7, EOS R10 |
Panasonic | G9, GH6, GH5, GH5S, S1, S5, S1H, BGH1 |
Nikon | D850, D780, Z5, Z6, Z7, Z6II, Z7II, Z50, Zfc, Z30 |
FUJIFILM | X-T3, X-T4, X-T30, X-H2S |
Blackmagicdesign | BMPCC 4K, BMPCC 6K |
Olympus | E-M1 II |
ZCAM | E2 |
Sigma | FP |
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Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.51 x 11.73 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.04 pounds |
ASIN | B07Y47P31Y |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Professional Video Stabilizers |
Date First Available | October 10, 2019 |
Manufacturer | zhi yun |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the quality of the camera support. They say it's a very impressive tool and perfect for their job. Customers are also satisfied with the weight and motor. However, some customers have issues with security. Customers also have mixed opinions on performance, sturdiness, ease of use, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the gimbal. They say it's a very impressive tool, perfect for their job, and looks and functions great. Some mention that it' s the best run and gun giimbal on the market, and that it does an amazing job. Some say that it comes with a learning curve, but that it is an excellent tool for achieving cinematic and seamless videos.
"So far the gimbal is great. Very smooth and very easy to balance.My only issue is the hodge-podge nature of learning all the features...." Read more
"...One of my favorite features is everything can be done in the gimbal...." Read more
"This is the best run and gun gimbal on the market next to the weebill 2. Full of great features and easy to use...." Read more
"...rig cage on my Sony a6600 and the Sigma 16mm lens and this gimbal does an amazing job...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera support. They say it is very light, but solid build and strong motors. It is easy to fit into their camera bag and is easy for no the go video makers to work with.
"...put a lot of thought and work into designing the Weebill S. The lightweight design and Sling mode setup keep my arms from getting tired while filming..." Read more
"...It’s not heavy but it’s not light either, you walk around for a while with it you know you’re carrying something...." Read more
"...gimbal does an excellent job of stabilizing the camera although it is heavy and awkward...." Read more
"...I would recommend it for the light weight and payload capacity but in terms of long term value not it feels like it will fall apart anytime now..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the motor of the camera support. They mention that the motors run very smooth, it can support a lot of angles, and vice versa. They say that the updated motor strength is really worth the price, and that the portability and strong motors make it easy to use. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"So far the gimbal is great. Very smooth and very easy to balance.My only issue is the hodge-podge nature of learning all the features...." Read more
"...It’s easy enough to use and is very responsive for what I need to use this gimbal for...." Read more
"...All of these are secondary to getting super smooth shots.I can say with my GH4, this delivers without a problem...." Read more
"...This gimbal works well, is easy to use, and I get smooth shots often and mostly don’t even have to use smoothing in post-production...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera support. Some mention that it's well designed and works nice, while others say that the update finished my gimbal has not functioned properly, and the system is so unreliable that you probably do not want to bet on. All the while, they are unable to use this giimbal for the work they purchased it for, and it will not work with their Canon r6.
"This is well designed and works nice. It is very easy to balance.look for YouTube videos on balancing...." Read more
"...updateAfter less than a year of basic use the gimbal has stopped working just being stuck in Sleep mode...." Read more
"...The Weebill-S was a much better fit. The tilt motor has no problem keeping my camera level...." Read more
"...All the while I am unable to use this gimbal for the work I purchased it for." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the camera support. Some mention it's very good, very strong, and stable, while others say that it' s not strong and comes undone with heavy loads. The motor does not seem to hold up with the movement, and broke while calibrating and balancing the camera.
"...Easy Adjust to Sling Mode• lightweight and sturdy designCons:• Non-intuitive setup (that’s why they have videos)•..." Read more
"...not as strong as some say...I use an EOS R, and it's strong enough to use with small lenses, but will struggle with anything other than a very wide..." Read more
"...gimbal, easy to use, super light, battery life is awesome and built very well. One of my favorite features is everything can be done in the gimbal...." Read more
"This thing is perfect!Good price and great quality!Once you learn how to work it, you won’t regret it" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the camera support. Some mention that it's super easy to use, with an amazing gimbal and easy setup. The learning curve is not that steep. However, others say that the set up instructions are not adequate, the instruction manual doesn't help, and they still have no idea how to use it.
"...The footage is otherwise stable and its was easy to set up...." Read more
"...This gimbal really gets the job done. It’s easy enough to use and is very responsive for what I need to use this gimbal for...." Read more
"...lightweight and sturdy designCons:• Non-intuitive setup (that’s why they have videos)• awkward button setup•..." Read more
"...Other then that it's a great gimbal, easy to use, super light, battery life is awesome and built very well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera support. Some mention that the motor strength is really worth the price, while others say that the cheap construction makes it impossible to hold a camera.
"...instead of say $200 on a glidecam type steadicam, this thing earns its price tag...." Read more
"This thing is perfect!Good price and great quality!Once you learn how to work it, you won’t regret it" Read more
"...the Weebill S feels cheap with it's plastic parts and it doesn't have that built-in setup touchscreen monitor...." Read more
"...The Weebill S is definitely worth your money." Read more
Customers have issues with the security of the camera support. They mention that the axes lock issues and the access lock are problematic. They say that the locking mechanism would not stay secure and the plates would not be properly secured.
"...had it for less than a year and one of the axis is already not locking up properly. The footage is otherwise stable and its was easy to set up...." Read more
"Title says it all, I turn it on in just shakes uncontrollably and says axis lock and shuts down...." Read more
"...First one had a locking mechanism that would not stay secure. No matter what I did, the camera would slide around...." Read more
"...It will tell me the axis is locked when its not and just shut off randomly at times...." Read more
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As of October 2019, I bought the Weebill S, took it out for a spin (figuratively and literally) and y’all I’m impressed. As of this review it’s been a little over 1 month of use with several projects and videos completed with the Weebill S. Since I bought the Weebill S the week it came out, the software was fairly new. Zhiyun reached out to make sure my camera would be compatible and to make sure I had my shipping info from overseas. That’s great customer care. My setup is a Sony a6400 Mirrorless camera with a Sony zoom 18-105mm lens and a Sigma 30mm lens. In the photos is the Sigma 30mm lens. As I learn more I’ll update my review.
PROS AND CONS LIST
Pros:
• Customer Service
• Smooth Stabilization
• Setup videos
• Axis locks
• Image Transmission
• Wide Variety of gimbal modes (Vortex mode is my favorite)
• Easy Adjust to Sling Mode
• lightweight and sturdy design
Cons:
• Non-intuitive setup (that’s why they have videos)
• awkward button setup
• small LCD screen
• Mobile App is inconsistent (they have been updating)
FINAL COMMENTS
Overall, I think Zhiyun put a lot of thought and work into designing the Weebill S. The lightweight design and Sling mode setup keep my arms from getting tired while filming. The gimbal modes “Go” and “Vortex” help keep the creativity in my video shots. I’d like to see if Zhiyun could do something about making the various gimbal modes more accessible. I would say something about the mobile app, but I’ve already seen two updates since I’ve stated a month ago. We all know it needs work. Hahaha. I think they’ll keep the updates coming. I’d also like to see a bigger LCD screen and an adjustment of button positions. It’s more of a personal preference though. The feedback from Zhiyun’s other models like the Crane series and Weebill Lab has definitely been applied to the Weebill S which turned out to be an amazing product. If you’re a Mirrorless camera owner, this one is for you. Yes, Yes it can hold some of the bigger body cameras too. I haven’t tested that yet. All in all, I recommend this product and it has TJ’s seal of approval. See y’all on the next review.
~TJ
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
As of October 2019, I bought the Weebill S, took it out for a spin (figuratively and literally) and y’all I’m impressed. As of this review it’s been a little over 1 month of use with several projects and videos completed with the Weebill S. Since I bought the Weebill S the week it came out, the software was fairly new. Zhiyun reached out to make sure my camera would be compatible and to make sure I had my shipping info from overseas. That’s great customer care. My setup is a Sony a6400 Mirrorless camera with a Sony zoom 18-105mm lens and a Sigma 30mm lens. In the photos is the Sigma 30mm lens. As I learn more I’ll update my review.
PROS AND CONS LIST
Pros:
• Customer Service
• Smooth Stabilization
• Setup videos
• Axis locks
• Image Transmission
• Wide Variety of gimbal modes (Vortex mode is my favorite)
• Easy Adjust to Sling Mode
• lightweight and sturdy design
Cons:
• Non-intuitive setup (that’s why they have videos)
• awkward button setup
• small LCD screen
• Mobile App is inconsistent (they have been updating)
FINAL COMMENTS
Overall, I think Zhiyun put a lot of thought and work into designing the Weebill S. The lightweight design and Sling mode setup keep my arms from getting tired while filming. The gimbal modes “Go” and “Vortex” help keep the creativity in my video shots. I’d like to see if Zhiyun could do something about making the various gimbal modes more accessible. I would say something about the mobile app, but I’ve already seen two updates since I’ve stated a month ago. We all know it needs work. Hahaha. I think they’ll keep the updates coming. I’d also like to see a bigger LCD screen and an adjustment of button positions. It’s more of a personal preference though. The feedback from Zhiyun’s other models like the Crane series and Weebill Lab has definitely been applied to the Weebill S which turned out to be an amazing product. If you’re a Mirrorless camera owner, this one is for you. Yes, Yes it can hold some of the bigger body cameras too. I haven’t tested that yet. All in all, I recommend this product and it has TJ’s seal of approval. See y’all on the next review.
~TJ
That being said: it’s comfortable to hold I prefer to keep the handle (aka tripod feet) on the top angled position and holding it that way, super easy to go from high to low angles. It’s really not a big deal to unscrew and put on bottom (as show in picture) to stand on tabletop, or to hold like you would other gimbals (such as a Ronin S)... so don’t be a sucker and buy those quick connector things for $20 each (you’d need 2 to even make it worth it) that are like quick release for the handle.
I bought this gimbal over the other similar Zhiyun gimbal that was $50 less (Crane Lab maybe? the one that looks almost identical) for 2 reasons: this one advertises stronger motors, I shoot DSLR not mirrorless so this is important. And secondly, this has more clearance between the gimbal motors and the handle (when in underslung setup) and I didn’t want my fat hands getting in the way of the gimbal when in gimbals. And this is a big deal because even still occasionally I can feel it brushing my knuckles (and I simple adjust my hand, no issue).
I simply bought this to smooth out my shaky video. However, it’s got so many awesome features when you connect the app. Sync mode! Follows the gyroscope of your phone, so you can literally stand several feet away from the gimble on a table and turn your phone left, up, down, whatever and it will follow in real time. There’s almost no delay.
Trajectory and Timelapse modes: the gimbal will act as your intervelometer if you don’t have one (I don’t). So you can set the settings for a time lapse and it will trigger the camera accordingly. Perfect. Then add trajectory (setting up to 5 or 6 points) it will memorize them and you set the duration and it will add motion to your timelapse. Trajectory doesn’t have to be a photo timelapse. You can tell it to be in video mode and simply add movement over time (perfect for those who like Canon’s built in video timelapse).
If you buy the separate wireless video transmitter ($125 ish) you can see video in the app which offers more features that could be super useful: like subject tracking. You could set the gimbal on a table and in the app draw a box around yourself in the image and it will follow you as you move around. So there you go, robot camera man for your YouTube cooking show.
*theres some PSYCHOTIC reviews of the ZY Play app on the IOS App Store, it does NOT collect your info, I’ve entered zero personal info into the app (Nor did the app ask for any). The app rules, and it’s a MILLION times better than the Movi app that I use with my phone gimbal. So ignore the bad reviews.
Mounting a monitor comfortably can be rough. So my advice: get a 4 or 5” monitor, 7” are too in the way. Maybe if you purchase a large and expensive quality smart arm mount you can get around this... but I returned a 7” and went for a 5”, even though I prefer the largest screen possible. I also returned one of those dual ball-head tension mounts because it SUCKED. I got one of those rigid 5” mounts for $28 and it’s the only solution that worked for me (see photo).
The reduce in shake in my videos is noticeable and I’m still new to using this thing. I was really nervous about dropping $400 instead of say $200 on a glidecam type steadicam, this thing earns its price tag.
Learn to balance it (I still watch a video every time) properly until you get the hang of it. And if you’re using the same camera/lens every time you only need to adjust how forward or back the quick release plate sits balanced.
The ONLY thing I don’t really like is that it didn’t come with even a padded nylon case. The box it comes in is kinda like a suitcase with a clamshell hard foam inside... so it’s useable, but I wish I could just put this in a small padded case and throw it in my backpack. But otherwise, fully love it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
That being said: it’s comfortable to hold I prefer to keep the handle (aka tripod feet) on the top angled position and holding it that way, super easy to go from high to low angles. It’s really not a big deal to unscrew and put on bottom (as show in picture) to stand on tabletop, or to hold like you would other gimbals (such as a Ronin S)... so don’t be a sucker and buy those quick connector things for $20 each (you’d need 2 to even make it worth it) that are like quick release for the handle.
I bought this gimbal over the other similar Zhiyun gimbal that was $50 less (Crane Lab maybe? the one that looks almost identical) for 2 reasons: this one advertises stronger motors, I shoot DSLR not mirrorless so this is important. And secondly, this has more clearance between the gimbal motors and the handle (when in underslung setup) and I didn’t want my fat hands getting in the way of the gimbal when in gimbals. And this is a big deal because even still occasionally I can feel it brushing my knuckles (and I simple adjust my hand, no issue).
I simply bought this to smooth out my shaky video. However, it’s got so many awesome features when you connect the app. Sync mode! Follows the gyroscope of your phone, so you can literally stand several feet away from the gimble on a table and turn your phone left, up, down, whatever and it will follow in real time. There’s almost no delay.
Trajectory and Timelapse modes: the gimbal will act as your intervelometer if you don’t have one (I don’t). So you can set the settings for a time lapse and it will trigger the camera accordingly. Perfect. Then add trajectory (setting up to 5 or 6 points) it will memorize them and you set the duration and it will add motion to your timelapse. Trajectory doesn’t have to be a photo timelapse. You can tell it to be in video mode and simply add movement over time (perfect for those who like Canon’s built in video timelapse).
If you buy the separate wireless video transmitter ($125 ish) you can see video in the app which offers more features that could be super useful: like subject tracking. You could set the gimbal on a table and in the app draw a box around yourself in the image and it will follow you as you move around. So there you go, robot camera man for your YouTube cooking show.
*theres some PSYCHOTIC reviews of the ZY Play app on the IOS App Store, it does NOT collect your info, I’ve entered zero personal info into the app (Nor did the app ask for any). The app rules, and it’s a MILLION times better than the Movi app that I use with my phone gimbal. So ignore the bad reviews.
Mounting a monitor comfortably can be rough. So my advice: get a 4 or 5” monitor, 7” are too in the way. Maybe if you purchase a large and expensive quality smart arm mount you can get around this... but I returned a 7” and went for a 5”, even though I prefer the largest screen possible. I also returned one of those dual ball-head tension mounts because it SUCKED. I got one of those rigid 5” mounts for $28 and it’s the only solution that worked for me (see photo).
The reduce in shake in my videos is noticeable and I’m still new to using this thing. I was really nervous about dropping $400 instead of say $200 on a glidecam type steadicam, this thing earns its price tag.
Learn to balance it (I still watch a video every time) properly until you get the hang of it. And if you’re using the same camera/lens every time you only need to adjust how forward or back the quick release plate sits balanced.
The ONLY thing I don’t really like is that it didn’t come with even a padded nylon case. The box it comes in is kinda like a suitcase with a clamshell hard foam inside... so it’s useable, but I wish I could just put this in a small padded case and throw it in my backpack. But otherwise, fully love it.
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The body built is excellent. Feels like pro equipment with attention to every detail.
It manages a light camera (800g) with additional weights as well as my heavy Nikon D750 with (a light fix focus lense).
For the light camera, it vibrates a lot and I used additional metal pieces attached to the camera mounting plate. The other point is the tail of the handle. It is also important to attach a weight there for stability or leave the tripod connected.
I was unable to connect to both cameras because they are not compatible (and not promised to be). Therefore I don't know about the easiness of focus or zoom through gimbal controls.
Accidentally I changed the settings of the horizontal level and had to use the manual to turn it to the right position. Make sure you read one. There is a self-calibration instruction to execute from time to time.
Also, I had a few panic moments when I activated the stabilizer with a random position of the camera and it went wrong. Then I found that it is important to bring the camera to a position close to the working one or to the position of a fully locked gimble. It knows how to unroll from there.
I will update the review if anything will happen.
Nice to have: a piece of fabric to eject batteries. It would be nice to charge batteries right inside the gimble as well.
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ahora lo uso con una Sony A7S y funciona mejor que nunca, así que si lo quieren para la serie A6000-A6600 probablemente les quede sobrado y requiera peso extra (jaula, grip, lente grande)
De autonomía me da para cubrir eventos de 8-10hrs, aunque por si las dudas me compre otro par de baterías en solo $400mxn
Después de un rato si es algo cansado así que en mi caso le agregue la extensión inferior y el mango/tripié que incluye lo pongo arriba, así se puede sostener mejor y la extensión la puedes recargar en la cintura para tomas sin caminar.
I use it with Fujifilm XT3, and it works great!
I would also suggest a good quality monopod to pair it with. Great combo, as I found out