Quick answer: In our Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 review, the AI Tracking Module kept a full-frame Panasonic S5 II with a tight 50mm lens locked on the presenter, so solo creators get the full-frame look with pocket-gimbal-style tracking. Buy the Combo kit, because the tracking module is not included in the Standard kit.
Pocket gimbal cameras can follow you around the room, but they cannot give you the depth and look of a big full-frame sensor. Mirrorless cameras give you that look, but they sit dead still on a tripod. The Zhiyun WEEBILL 5, with its AI tracking module, aims to give solo creators both. I tested it with a Panasonic S5 II and a 50mm f/1.8 lens, and here is my experience.
📺 This article is based on our YouTube video. Watch it on The New Camera channel or scroll down for the embedded video and full script.
Key Takeaways
- AI tracking works with full-frame cameras: tested with a Panasonic S5 II and a 50mm f/1.8 lens.
- Starting tracking is easy: slide down, then double-tap on your face.
- The AI Tracking Module comes only with the Combo (US$529); the Standard kit is US$429.
- Payload up to 3 kg; the gimbal itself weighs 1,080 g.
- No official India price yet, so check with authorised dealers.
Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 Price in India
- India price: Zhiyun has not listed an official India price yet. Check latest price with authorised dealers or online stores
- Global launch price: US$429 (Standard) and US$529 (Combo with AI Tracking Module, sling grip/wrist rest and bag)
- Important: the AI Tracking Module is included only in the Combo. Buy the Combo if tracking is why you want this gimbal
The Problem: Big Sensors Can’t Follow You
My biggest problem with pocket gimbal cameras like the Insta360 I often record with is depth. They track you very well: if I lean, it leans with me, and if I stand up, it rises with me. But the depth and look you get from a big-sensor camera just isn’t there.
Big-sensor mirrorless cameras, on the other hand, cannot track you. They sit silently on a tripod, so you have to stay inside that one frame. How do you make a heavy mirrorless camera follow you with autofocus tracking while you move? That is exactly the problem the WEEBILL 5 solves.
How the WEEBILL 5 AI Tracking Works
The WEEBILL 5 accepts a dedicated AI tracking unit that sits on the gimbal next to your camera. Notably, it works even with the camera switched off, because the module has its own sensor.
- Slide down on the gimbal’s touchscreen to activate the AI unit
- You will now see yourself on the gimbal screen
- Double-tap on your face to lock tracking
- The gimbal will now pan and tilt to keep you framed while you move
Real-World Test: Full Frame + 50mm, Fully Tracked
For this test I used a Panasonic S5 II with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. On full frame that is a fairly tight, cropped framing, which is a tough test for any tracker. The WEEBILL 5 kept me in frame with continuous tracking active, so I didn’t have to worry about framing or keep checking the camera screen. With a wider lens it becomes even easier, and you can fine-tune the framing to your taste.
Key Specifications (Official)
- Payload: up to 3 kg
- Gimbal weight: 1,080 g
- Display: 1.8-inch full-colour touchscreen
- Built-in 3W fill light (2700–9000K, CRI ≥95)
- AI tracking: people, pets, vehicles and objects, 0.5–10 m range, gesture control (Combo only)
- Built-in telescoping sling handle and native vertical shooting
- Battery: 2600mAh, up to 9 hours runtime, about 2 hours to charge via USB-C (supports reverse charging)
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lets a full-frame mirrorless camera follow you, like a pocket gimbal does
- Very easy to activate: slide down, then double-tap your face
- Worked well even with a tight 50mm full-frame framing
- No need to keep checking your framing while recording solo
Cons
- AI Tracking Module only comes with the Combo kit
- No official India price yet
- Bigger and heavier than a pocket gimbal camera (1,080 g plus your camera and lens)
Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 Review Verdict
If you are a solo content creator who wants the look of a full-frame camera with the tracking convenience of a pocket gimbal, the Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 (Combo) is very, very useful. It makes putting yourself in “tracking mode” genuinely easy. Want a deeper dive into its settings? Tell me in the YouTube comments and I’ll make a dedicated video.
New to the WEEBILL 5? Read our step-by-step Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 setup guide (how to balance it) first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, through the AI Tracking Module, which is included in the Combo package. The Standard package does not include it.
Yes. We tested it with a Panasonic S5 II and a 50mm f/1.8 lens, and it kept the presenter framed while moving.
Slide down on the gimbal screen to activate the AI unit, then double-tap your face on the preview to lock on.
No official India price has been announced. The global price is US$429 (Standard) and US$529 (Combo), so check the latest price with Indian dealers. Official product page and specifications: Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 · WEEBILL 5 parameters .
Zhiyun rates it for up to 3 kg, enough for most full-frame mirrorless camera and lens combinations.
Watch the Video
Prefer watching? Here is the full video, The Power of AI Tracking in a Full-Frame Camera: Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 Review from a Content Creator, from our YouTube channel:
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Video Script
Here is the full video script, translated from Hindi into English and arranged in article form.
The Problem with Pocket Gimbal Cameras
Because my biggest problem… obviously, right now I am recording with an Insta360. So the biggest problem was depth. As you can see, the Insta360 tracks me very well too. If I lean, it leans. If I get up, it rises. So the tracking is there, but the fun you get with big-sensor cameras, brother, where is that in this?
The Problem with Big-Sensor Cameras
Here, the big-sensor cameras, brother, cannot track you. They lie silently on a tripod. If you move around, you have to move within that same frame, because how will you put such a heavy mirrorless camera into autofocus tracking in a way that you are moving and it still suits you?
How the WEEBILL 5 Solves It
The AI unit
Now, this gimbal I have here solves this problem. You can see its AI unit is attached here. The camera is completely off right now. The camera is not on. And when I activate it, watch what happens.
Activating tracking
- You just have to slide down like this.
- As soon as you slide down, you can see yourself. That means its AI unit has become active.
- And now I just have to double-tap on my face.
My Experience with Continuous Tracking
So what I personally think is that it is a very big advantage to have a gimbal that is tracking you, so you don’t need to worry about what kind of framing you are going to get or how you look in your camera. When continuous, I’m going to say, tracking is active, there is no need to worry.
Lens choice
Look, the lens I am specifically using is quite a tight, cropped lens: 50mm on a full-frame camera. If you use a wider lens, you can still fine-tune it nicely to your liking. So this is how easy it is. It is this easy, and you can put yourself into entire tracking mode.
(On-screen note in the video: Camera used: Panasonic S5 II with 50mm F1.8 L lens. Zhiyun WEEBILL 5 in Active Tracking Mode.)
Verdict
So, brother, if you are interested in gimbals and specifically want to shoot yourself without any big hassle, this is it. This was today’s video about the gimbal. I hope you like it. Do tell me how you liked the video. And if you want to explore more of its settings, what settings it has and so on, and you want a dedicated video on that, tell me in the comment section. But yes, specifically for content-creation purposes, brother, this is very, very useful.