Gimbal Balancing for Beginners – Fast, Easy, Proper (feat. ZHIYUN Weebill 3S)

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Why balance. Drift, jitter, battery drain (from 0:00).
  • Set up as you shoot. Cables in, lens cap off (from 2:00).
  • Axis by axis. Unlock, slide, stop it falling (from 3:00).
  • Close is fine. Fine-tune later (from 4:00).
  • Tilt to test pan. Gravity (from 6:00).

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Is your gimbal shaking, drifting, or draining battery too fast? You might not be balancing it correctly.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the proper way to balance a 3-axis gimbal—using the Weebill 3S as an example. These steps work for any modern gimbal, including DJI RS series, Zhiyun, and Moza.

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FAQ

Why is my gimbal drifting or draining battery?

It's probably not balanced properly.

Should I balance with the lens cap on?

No. Set up exactly how you'll shoot: lens cap off, cables plugged in.

Does balance have to be perfect?

No. Close is pretty okay, and you can do micro adjustments afterwards.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.