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“The proof of a gimbal is in how smooth it keeps footage – and the Zhiyun Weebill 3S is a great performer”
handle and charge it at the same time. There is also remote control via the free ZY Play smartphone app. The fill light is the same 1000 lumen LED which offers a CRI of 90+ and dual colour temperatures for 2600K and 5500K. It is activated and adjusted by a control wheel under your right thumb; this works well and is bright, especially up close and in a low-light setting. Proof of a gimbal is in how smooth it keeps your footage – and the Zhiyun Weebill 3S is a great performer. The algorithm has been improved, says Zhiyun, and we have no issues with it. It’s smooth, very controllable and adjustable. There are all the usual modes such as pan, pan follow, POV and more – including the inevitable vortex. You can make all the changes via the buttons and small screen on the Weebill 3S or via the app, which is a great way of using advanced settings. You can set waypoints, for example, to make the gimbal follow the trajectory you set. These features mean the 3S can be used as a lightweight, stripped- back gimbal for speedy, run-and-gun shooting. Or as you get more advanced, dig into the menus and programme for more advanced moves. For just £359/$319, it’s great deal. PRO MOVIEMAKER RATING: 9/10 A handy gimbal that’s easy to use and has some unique features Pros: Good price and performance Cons: No magnetic wrench any more
RIGGED UP With mini tripod, wrist rest and sling handle (left), the Weebill 3S is a complete kit. Auto tune calibrates your set-up (above)
wrench, but this has gone on the 3S, so it’s back to using coins. The camera requires setting up and balancing, which is straightforward to anyone who has done it before. As there is a QR plate, the camera can be repeatedly mounted and secured quickly without needing to rebalance, as long as you don’t change lenses. The catches and locks are decent, too. The grip includes thumb buttons, a mini control stick for movement, plus a finger trigger and wheel that can be customised. The Weebill 3S has two 2600mAh batteries which last for 11.5 hours and there is support for PD fast charging in two hours and pass- through charging of attached cameras. You can also plug in your camera via one of the included cables and both trigger the shutter release from the
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