Zhiyun Launches WEEBILL 5 Camera Stabilizer with Integrated Sling Grip and AI Tracking
Zhiyun has released the WEEBILL 5 camera stabilizer in China for 2,299 RMB, featuring an integrated sling grip design and built-in AI tracking capabilities. The device supports a payload of up to 3kg and utilizes a new generation stabilization algorithm. This release brings advanced AI-powered subject tracking and an integrated ergonomic design directly to consumer-grade camera gimbals, simplifying low-angle shooting and solo operations. It reflects the growing trend of embedding AI features directly into camera hardware to automate framing and tracking. The WEEBILL 5 features a 1.8-inch color touchscreen, a built-in fill light, and supports Bluetooth control for major camera brands like Sony, Canon, and Nikon. Its AI module can track subjects up to 10 meters away and automatically re-acquires them if they temporarily leave the frame.
## BACKGROUND
Camera gimbals traditionally require external accessories like sling grips for low-angle shooting and separate tracking modules for automated subject following. Integrating these features natively reduces setup time and weight, which is crucial for run-and-gun videographers.