I just bought this a few days ago...was afraid to try it...your video was so clear and easy to follow....thanks. It's a great gimbal, though I'm only using a Canon 200D...want a 4k camera now
I've had several EVO & DJI gimbals for my iPhones 10-12 Pro Max. I just picked up the Zhiyun Weebill 2 two weeks ago. I like it, the way it sets up and feels. I had to purchase the handle and the Ulanzi Claw Quick release which cost less than $30.00. This assures that as long as I don't change the lens, I can remove and place my Canon 5D Mark IV back on the gimbal without re-balancing. I also purchased a. 5.5" Super Lightweight Field Monitor for about $130.00 so I don't have to used the LCD screen on the Canon. Keeping a couple of those big Sony batteries handy as the monitor will use some power. What I've found is that these gimbals, like computers, will always improve so I purchase based on a two-year usage plan with the expectations that I will be purchasing a newer model or different brand altogether at that point. For those who don't want to have the latest and greatest which show up without fail annually, this Weebill 2 looks like it will last for some time if properly and carefully used.
Trying to balance a gimbal without this type of visual help is a pain-so thanks! Regarding ALL of the add ons, follow focus, image transmitter, multiple wires, multiple plates, honestly, if I can see what I'm shooting through the camera's back monitor screen I won't need any of these things. Follow focus is not that great anyway, and why can't I just track the subject myself?! I just find that by the time one is done assembling all of those components the gimbal just looks like a mess. I think that this is a problem with the Weebill 2, among other gimbals. All of these wires and the motors should be already integrated into the gimbal body so they don't show! So, instead, Zhiyun should sell two types of gimbals, ones that are bare and ones that have all these features...but BUILT IN! At this point I think I will stick to the basic model. Also, the new weebill 2 is much heavier than the weebill s (the older model), in fact heavier than two other gimbals of this type, no longer so small and portable.
some users definitely do need the addons for their use case while others just need the basic kit with the just the gimbal. for something the the BMPCC series the follow focus is definitely usefull while for the sony's you can do without the follow focus.
Hi there, do you have a tutorial showing the setup of the mastereye remote with this gimbal? I have the Canon 90D on and setup with the transmitter AI and I can see the image from the camera on the popout screen and on the mastereye, however I am unable to remote control the gimbal, I would love to know what I am doing wrong :) !!
About to buy this gimbal to use with sony a6600. Can't figure out if i need image transmitter. Plan to hang a 7 inch monitor off gimbal and don't need remote control. In this configuration what do I gain by purchasing the image transmitter?
If you have no use for the transmitters you can just get the gimbal. The transmitter will be useful in situations where you want to go light and don't use a monitor or if you need to give a director or someone else a remote feed of the shot in real time. If your use case doesn't envolve these, you don't really need the transmitter
thanks for the review. Where did you source you lens 'gear-rings'? they appear to have a 360 degree movement capability. (unlike the ones supplied by Zhiyun. Thx
Yes they do have a 360 movement capability. I got them from B&H. Is the tilta seemless gear rings. They come in various sizes based on the lens barrel.
hi great video but what mount plate should I get, I've just bought one it fits on my camera but when I put in on the late the screws are to small and help will do thanks
Hola tengo la sony a7iii y el zhiyunweebill2. Pero no puedo sacar fotos y filmar desde el gimbal. Pude averiguar que los ajuste de la cámara tiene que ser esto: -Para la pantalla de información de salida HDMI, desactivado la resolución HDMI, seleccione 1080p -El control remoto de la PC con cámara, seleccione ON -Se recomienda desactivar la revisión automática. Haciendo estos ajuste pude conseguir sacar fotos con el gimbal, no filmar. Podrías decirme o hacer un video , explicando que ajustes tengo que hacer para que funcione correctamente?
Good video. Ugh, I'm using a blackmagic 6k, and I can't move the side to side adjustment cause the camera length is too long, am I doing something wrong?
There is a way to do it if you are not using the image transmitter. The port for the image transmitter can be used for the second focus motor. I haven't been able to try it yet. I have ordered a second motor and will test it out when it arrives.
Just received mine and as I was following the video to set up I just realized this as well. I didn't get the transmitter mounting plate only transmitter and usb's. I ordered the pro kit. Is that normal or should I reach out to them?!
How do you connect a Sony alpha camera to the control wheel to control aperture and etc? I can’t figure out how to connect the two. I’m not sure if it’s a setting in my Sony camera that I failed to turn on or what.
With the sony cameras, you will only be able to start and stop recording. You can't change the iso, aperture etc, it's a limited on the sony side. It's the same on almost all Gimbal.
@@evermoremedia thank you. I felt like I was just stupid and missing something lol. When I went to zhiyun website it was saying you could do all that stuff but apparently not which makes sense
Few. Tips for improving battery life. 1. Always make sure the gimbal is properly balanced. 2. Fold the LCD screen when it's not in use or needed. 3. Disconnect all accessories like focus motor and image transmitter when not needed. 4. Keep the payload light as much as you can. 5. You can always plug in a USB power bank. The power bank will keep charging the battery while using the gimbal.
@@evermoremedia thanks for the valuable tips...I am already following all of this and happy for your input. Since I am yet to try the gimbal in shoot for full day...I am using it in home since two three days ...so can you tell me with all your tips once follow. What's the battery back up did you get ?
I have shot weddings with this and have been able to get between 6.5 to 8hrs depending on the camera and lens combo. After that I just attach the power bank and can get another 2 - 3 hours if I need to shoot longer. I will put together a short video on how I set it up.
Thanks for your thorough video on the Weebil 2. So I've updated the firmware for both my Sony FX3 and the Weebil 2 (v1.84). I've tried connecting the camera to the gimbal many times to no avail. It keeps saying "check connected device" and I'm using the USB-C to USB-C cable. What's weird is that on the Weebil Lab and the Weebil 2s there is an option to choose which camera you'll be connecting to (Canon, Sony, Panasonic, etc) but on the Weebil 2 menu screen there is nothing that I can find of that sort. If you have a solution, that would be greatly appreciated because I would love to control my camera from the gimbal handle itself the way you have mentioned it here. Thank you in advance! Best, Julius
Thanks so much for watching the video. unfortunately i currently do not have any camera on hand that uses the USB C. my A7III is out for repairs. I will update my firm ware and see if i can test this on the a6400 and get back to you.
@firstandlast productionsllc I was able to recreate that issue. In the camera settings, disable control with smart phone and set the USB connection to pc remote. That will resolve it.
Check to make sure the image transmission module is properly connected and make sure you have the latest firmware Update. You will have to update the firmware through the phone app.
@@evermoremedia Thanks! Was trying that last night but the app wouldn't connect to the transmitter. Weebill 2 connects fine, so not sure what's wrong there
@Garrett Killian i have tested this and so far i am unable to recreate the issue you are having. i will suggest reseeting the Image transmisson module. to do that, turn the unit on then short press the powwer button 5 times. let me know if that helps.
Can anyone be honest and say how long batteries can take ? I used Crane 2 and really could hold whole wedding day with one pair of batteries, when Is switch to Weebill Lab I change 2 pair of batteries for whole wedding. Now I'm interested in Weebill 2 but I want to know will it hold for 8-10 hours of a wedding day ? Thank you.
the battery is rated for 9 hours however the most i have been able to get out of it is about 4.5 hours. to extend the battery life, i rig a power bank to a side arm and keep it charging while using it.
@@evermoremedia for this my bro you get a new sub. Thanks for honest answer and keep doing good job because you are really good in it. Best regards from Bosnia and Herzegovina ❤️
Suuuuper helpful. I was looking to replace my Weebill S with this new Weebill 2, and this video was an immense help! I think the only thing keeping me from upgrading is the fact that you can't use the wireless image transmission module with a monitor that isn't the Zhiyun one. I would like to use something like my Feelworld or a SmallHD monitor with focus peaking and false colors, etc. #Subscribed Also, I'm hearing an accent. Where are you from? I'm #TeamGhana all day lol
I am in Canada but was born in 🇬🇭. You can use an external monitor and the screen at the same time by running the hdmi from the camera to the external monitor first then from the monitor hdmi out to the image transmission module. It's a bit of a mess with the cabling though. I am also doing some testing to see if the image transmission receiver from the weebill s will work with the new one.
The difference in the quality of materials is night and day. The S is mostly plastic and feels cheap. I ordered it by accident and immediately returned it and got the Weebill 2. You won't regret it.
@@ronaldgilbertbaker5259 the weebil 2 is definitely of a higher quality material than the weebill s. They locks on my weebill s gave out within the first 3 months.
Hi, I'm trying to find out if this Weebill 2 can do active tracking when set on a tripod. Do I need external accessory or the ones you have or does it comes with it but has to connect to an app? If so, how to get it to work?
Yes it can do active track on a Tripod. You will need to get the pro version because active track required the Image transmission module. The setup is the same as have in this video nothing extra required. Active track can be done using the flip out screen or by using the phone app.
@@evermoremedia Thank you for the video. The narrative demystified the complexity of the Webill 2. It helped me decide the Webill 2 may be my choice. Keep posting.
Thank you so much for posting this instruction video! This is my first gimbal camera setup. Without this video, I was lost. Everything worked like a charm but I have one question. The lock on the bottom (last axis) doesn't "lock" so the slide keeps moving. Is there a way to tighten that lock for the pan axis?
Thank you. Am glad the video was helpful. For the lock issue, you are not tightening it hard enough. After the initial tightening, lift up the locking lever all the way the move it backwards in the direction of loosening the drop the lever and tighten it again. That should fix that issue.
I just bought this a few days ago...was afraid to try it...your video was so clear and easy to follow....thanks. It's a great gimbal, though I'm only using a Canon 200D...want a 4k camera now
It is a great gimbal. I Love the flip out screen.
I just got mines today I can't wait to see what this baby can do!
Congrats.
I've had several EVO & DJI gimbals for my iPhones 10-12 Pro Max. I just picked up the Zhiyun Weebill 2 two weeks ago. I like it, the way it sets up and feels. I had to purchase the handle and the Ulanzi Claw Quick release which cost less than $30.00. This assures that as long as I don't change the lens, I can remove and place my Canon 5D Mark IV back on the gimbal without re-balancing. I also purchased a. 5.5" Super Lightweight Field Monitor for about $130.00 so I don't have to used the LCD screen on the Canon. Keeping a couple of those big Sony batteries handy as the monitor will use some power. What I've found is that these gimbals, like computers, will always improve so I purchase based on a two-year usage plan with the expectations that I will be purchasing a newer model or different brand altogether at that point. For those who don't want to have the latest and greatest which show up without fail annually, this Weebill 2 looks like it will last for some time if properly and carefully used.
finally!! someone who shows the complete setup for the weebill.
Thank you very much, thanks to you I could set it up
thanks for this video it is exactly what I was looking!
Thank you 🙏. Am glad the video was helpful
Perfecto.... Ya terminé de armarlo con todo... Ahora solo me falta el CONTROL VISUAL
Thank you
Great video, very helpful!
Thank you
Thank you so much for a great lesson, I personally learned a lot I was doing wrong and couldn't figure out why my gimbal always seems not balanced.
Thank you. I am glad the video was helpful.
Can you attach an ipad holder to the gimbal handle? I tried to search online but only iphone seems to be used.
Trying to balance a gimbal without this type of visual help is a pain-so thanks! Regarding ALL of the add ons, follow focus, image transmitter, multiple wires, multiple plates, honestly, if I can see what I'm shooting through the camera's back monitor screen I won't need any of these things. Follow focus is not that great anyway, and why can't I just track the subject myself?!
I just find that by the time one is done assembling all of those components the gimbal just looks like a mess. I think that this is a problem with the Weebill 2, among other gimbals. All of these wires and the motors should be already integrated into the gimbal body so they don't show! So, instead, Zhiyun should sell two types of gimbals, ones that are bare and ones that have all these features...but BUILT IN! At this point I think I will stick to the basic model. Also, the new weebill 2 is much heavier than the weebill s (the older model), in fact heavier than two other gimbals of this type, no longer so small and portable.
some users definitely do need the addons for their use case while others just need the basic kit with the just the gimbal. for something the the BMPCC series the follow focus is definitely usefull while for the sony's you can do without the follow focus.
Hi there, do you have a tutorial showing the setup of the mastereye remote with this gimbal? I have the Canon 90D on and setup with the transmitter AI and I can see the image from the camera on the popout screen and on the mastereye, however I am unable to remote control the gimbal, I would love to know what I am doing wrong :) !!
Not at the moment. I have reached to zhiyun and I am hoping to get my hands on one soon. Will be doing a setup vid once I am able to get one in hand.
Do you know how reinstall the pin? The pin that locks when I place it on the gimbal fell out and I can’t figure out how to reinstall it.
About to buy this gimbal to use with sony a6600. Can't figure out if i need image transmitter. Plan to hang a 7 inch monitor off gimbal and don't need remote control. In this configuration what do I gain by purchasing the image transmitter?
If you have no use for the transmitters you can just get the gimbal. The transmitter will be useful in situations where you want to go light and don't use a monitor or if you need to give a director or someone else a remote feed of the shot in real time. If your use case doesn't envolve these, you don't really need the transmitter
thanks for the review. Where did you source you lens 'gear-rings'? they appear to have a 360 degree movement capability. (unlike the ones supplied by Zhiyun. Thx
Yes they do have a 360 movement capability. I got them from B&H. Is the tilta seemless gear rings. They come in various sizes based on the lens barrel.
@@evermoremedia Thanks!
hi great video but what mount plate should I get, I've just bought one it fits on my camera but when I put in on the late the screws are to small and help will do thanks
Thank you very much - very helpful!
Many greetings from Germany
Thank you
Hola tengo la sony a7iii y el zhiyunweebill2. Pero no puedo sacar fotos y filmar desde el gimbal.
Pude averiguar que los ajuste de la cámara tiene que ser esto:
-Para la pantalla de información de salida HDMI, desactivado la resolución HDMI, seleccione 1080p
-El control remoto de la PC con cámara, seleccione ON
-Se recomienda desactivar la revisión automática.
Haciendo estos ajuste pude conseguir sacar fotos con el gimbal, no filmar. Podrías decirme o hacer un video , explicando que ajustes tengo que hacer para que funcione correctamente?
Good video.
Ugh, I'm using a blackmagic 6k, and I can't move the side to side adjustment cause the camera length is too long, am I doing something wrong?
Is there anyway to use two TransMount Focus/Zoom Control Motor 2.0 at the same time in the weebill 2?
There is a way to do it if you are not using the image transmitter. The port for the image transmitter can be used for the second focus motor. I haven't been able to try it yet. I have ordered a second motor and will test it out when it arrives.
@@evermoremedia thanks, tell me how does it run when you have it, please.
looks like a lovely gimbal , great video
It really is! thanks for watching
I didn’t get the transmitter mounting plate just the transmitter and usb’s
hmm thats strange. did you order the pro kit or you ordered the transmitter seperately? my pro pack came with it.
Just received mine and as I was following the video to set up I just realized this as well. I didn't get the transmitter mounting plate only transmitter and usb's. I ordered the pro kit. Is that normal or should I reach out to them?!
You definitely should reach out to them. Should have come with the kit.
Very nice video, well thought out and showed exactly what we needed to see.
Thank you
How do you connect a Sony alpha camera to the control wheel to control aperture and etc? I can’t figure out how to connect the two. I’m not sure if it’s a setting in my Sony camera that I failed to turn on or what.
With the sony cameras, you will only be able to start and stop recording. You can't change the iso, aperture etc, it's a limited on the sony side. It's the same on almost all Gimbal.
@@evermoremedia thank you. I felt like I was just stupid and missing something lol. When I went to zhiyun website it was saying you could do all that stuff but apparently not which makes sense
@@souljah45 yeah. it was the same with the weebill S as well.
You skipped the who part of how to extend the arms of the gimble out of the box:"
Proude owner of this gimbal but only worried about battery life
Few. Tips for improving battery life.
1. Always make sure the gimbal is properly balanced.
2. Fold the LCD screen when it's not in use or needed.
3. Disconnect all accessories like focus motor and image transmitter when not needed.
4. Keep the payload light as much as you can.
5. You can always plug in a USB power bank. The power bank will keep charging the battery while using the gimbal.
@@evermoremedia thanks for the valuable tips...I am already following all of this and happy for your input.
Since I am yet to try the gimbal in shoot for full day...I am using it in home since two three days ...so can you tell me with all your tips once follow. What's the battery back up did you get ?
I have shot weddings with this and have been able to get between 6.5 to 8hrs depending on the camera and lens combo. After that I just attach the power bank and can get another 2 - 3 hours if I need to shoot longer. I will put together a short video on how I set it up.
@@evermoremedia that's enough time to run the shoot for me... thanks for your quick response
Definitely more than enough even for a 12 hour wedding day.
Thanks! very helpful
Thank you.
Thanks for your thorough video on the Weebil 2. So I've updated the firmware for both my Sony FX3 and the Weebil 2 (v1.84). I've tried connecting the camera to the gimbal many times to no avail. It keeps saying "check connected device" and I'm using the USB-C to USB-C cable. What's weird is that on the Weebil Lab and the Weebil 2s there is an option to choose which camera you'll be connecting to (Canon, Sony, Panasonic, etc) but on the Weebil 2 menu screen there is nothing that I can find of that sort. If you have a solution, that would be greatly appreciated because I would love to control my camera from the gimbal handle itself the way you have mentioned it here. Thank you in advance! Best, Julius
Thanks so much for watching the video. unfortunately i currently do not have any camera on hand that uses the USB C. my A7III is out for repairs. I will update my firm ware and see if i can test this on the a6400 and get back to you.
@firstandlast productionsllc I was able to recreate that issue. In the camera settings, disable control with smart phone and set the USB connection to pc remote. That will resolve it.
@@evermoremedia Oh wow, I appreciate that a ton! Thank you so much! :)
How is it holding up. I ordered one and its dead (DOA) Zyiyun quality control is None.
Sorry to hear that. Never had any issues with mine.
Great video. Got mine this week and can't view video on the fold out screen with my Sony A6300. No idea what I'm doing wrong
Check to make sure the image transmission module is properly connected and make sure you have the latest firmware Update. You will have to update the firmware through the phone app.
@@evermoremedia Thanks! Was trying that last night but the app wouldn't connect to the transmitter. Weebill 2 connects fine, so not sure what's wrong there
Will try it out later today and see what I am able to come up with.
@Garrett Killian i have tested this and so far i am unable to recreate the issue you are having. i will suggest reseeting the Image transmisson module. to do that, turn the unit on then short press the powwer button 5 times. let me know if that helps.
@@evermoremedia Thanks so much for looking into it! Unfortunately I did try that a couple of times and nothing though
My roll motor doesn't stay in one position after I adjust it, what am I doing wrong
Have you can try to restore the factory default Settings? On the touch screen-More Settings
Can anyone be honest and say how long batteries can take ? I used Crane 2 and really could hold whole wedding day with one pair of batteries, when Is switch to Weebill Lab I change 2 pair of batteries for whole wedding. Now I'm interested in Weebill 2 but I want to know will it hold for 8-10 hours of a wedding day ? Thank you.
the battery is rated for 9 hours however the most i have been able to get out of it is about 4.5 hours. to extend the battery life, i rig a power bank to a side arm and keep it charging while using it.
@@evermoremedia for this my bro you get a new sub. Thanks for honest answer and keep doing good job because you are really good in it. Best regards from Bosnia and Herzegovina ❤️
@@SBosna thank you. Really appreciated
I cannot get the follow focus mechanism to work. I really want to use this also for the zoom function only. anyone else having these issues
I have been using the focus motor without any issues. What issues are you getting with it?
Suuuuper helpful.
I was looking to replace my Weebill S with this new Weebill 2, and this video was an immense help!
I think the only thing keeping me from upgrading is the fact that you can't use the wireless image transmission module with a monitor that isn't the Zhiyun one. I would like to use something like my Feelworld or a SmallHD monitor with focus peaking and false colors, etc.
#Subscribed
Also, I'm hearing an accent. Where are you from? I'm #TeamGhana all day lol
I am in Canada but was born in 🇬🇭. You can use an external monitor and the screen at the same time by running the hdmi from the camera to the external monitor first then from the monitor hdmi out to the image transmission module. It's a bit of a mess with the cabling though. I am also doing some testing to see if the image transmission receiver from the weebill s will work with the new one.
@@evermoremedia ok good to know. Keep us posted!
The difference in the quality of materials is night and day. The S is mostly plastic and feels cheap. I ordered it by accident and immediately returned it and got the Weebill 2. You won't regret it.
@@ronaldgilbertbaker5259 the weebil 2 is definitely of a higher quality material than the weebill s. They locks on my weebill s gave out within the first 3 months.
Hi, I'm trying to find out if this Weebill 2 can do active tracking when set on a tripod. Do I need external accessory or the ones you have or does it comes with it but has to connect to an app? If so, how to get it to work?
Yes it can do active track on a Tripod. You will need to get the pro version because active track required the Image transmission module. The setup is the same as have in this video nothing extra required. Active track can be done using the flip out screen or by using the phone app.
While the narrative is on point, the angles to clearly see what the narrative is describing is obstructed at times.
thank you for the feedback. truly appreciated.
@@evermoremedia Thank you for the video. The narrative demystified the complexity of the Webill 2. It helped me decide the Webill 2 may be my choice. Keep posting.
Thank you so much for posting this instruction video! This is my first gimbal camera setup. Without this video, I was lost. Everything worked like a charm but I have one question. The lock on the bottom (last axis) doesn't "lock" so the slide keeps moving. Is there a way to tighten that lock for the pan axis?
Thank you. Am glad the video was helpful. For the lock issue, you are not tightening it hard enough. After the initial tightening, lift up the locking lever all the way the move it backwards in the direction of loosening the drop the lever and tighten it again. That should fix that issue.
@@evermoremedia that did the trick! Thought it was broken it was so "sloppy". You rock!
Well done video
Thank you
gracias por darte la tremenda paja de armarlo de 0 ! estoy paso a paso con tu video y te ganaste el sub !
Thank you
you are too slow man