Zhiyun has announced the new $249 Cinepeer Weebill 3E Gimbal that it describes as lightweight and compact as possible while still able to work with full-frame mirrorless cameras and “hefty” lenses.
The company says the new gimbal weighs just under a kilogram — 990 grams or about 2.2 pounds for the lite version — and can be packed to lie flat in a space smaller than an A4 piece of paper. The “Cinepeer” branding is meant to embody the idea of a “cinema companion” in the company’s mission to be the creative partner in its users’ visual storytelling. Following last year’s launch of the Weebill 3, the Weebill 3E has a similar design with the same payload (up to three kilograms), accessories, and the latest stabilization algorithms from the company which also supports vertical shooting with ease.
The system was designed to be budget and social-media-friendly, with the ability to quickly switch between vertical and horizontal orientations without the need for rebalancing and additional accessories. The gimbal also features the upgraded “Sling Mode 2.5,” which includes an attachable wrist rest and adjustable sling grip to help reduce strain by over 40% and maintain stability at shallow angles.
The updated gimbal supports Bluetooth shutter controls to start/stop photos and recordings for fast shooting. The system also has customizable settings (including motion lapse and hyperlapse) that can be monitored and adjusted quickly using the integrated OLED display. Shortcuts can be applied to the trigger and dial buttons near the grip, allowing rapid switching between favorite shooting modes, specialized functions, as well as camera settings like ISO, aperture, and more.
The company says the Weebill 3E features an improved 2,650 mAh battery capable of operating up to 16 hours per full charge (takes approximately two hours of charging using QC and 2.75 hours to charge using USB-PD) and is compatible across a wide selection of cameras including Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, and OM System.
It is worth noting that while the system boasts many powerful features, it is meant for lighter setups and not fully loaded rigs with cages, audio, and lighting since the maximum payload is three kilograms.
The Zhiyun Cinepeer Weeble 3E is available now for $249.
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