MOLUS X & FIVERAY
MOLUS X fixtures bring COB output into compact bodies, while FIVERAY includes pocket-sized bi-colour and RGB tools. They suit travel, tabletop work, interviews, practical accents and small creator setups.
Zhiyun discount code · lighting & gimbal buying guide
Zhiyun makes compact creator lighting, professional COB fixtures, camera stabilisers, smartphone gimbals and production accessories. Use this guide to find the right part of the range—and save 10% on an eligible order.
Simon’s professional perspective
“The best production tool removes friction: a light that can be placed quickly, or a stabiliser that balances the real camera without fighting the operator.”Simon Songhurst · Photographer & filmmaker
Zhiyun is widely associated with gimbals, but its current catalogue is equally serious about lighting. MOLUS spans compact and higher-output COB fixtures, FIVERAY concentrates on portable creator lights, and CINEPEER offers accessible lighting and stabilisation products. Camera users can move through WEEBILL and CRANE, while SMOOTH serves smartphone filmmaking.
That makes “Which Zhiyun product is best?” the wrong first question. A pocket fill light, 300W studio COB, lightweight mirrorless gimbal and AI-tracking phone stabiliser solve completely different problems. The useful choice begins with camera payload, location, power, modifier, crew and delivery style.
I would buy for the complete working rig. A light needs the right power source, stand and modifier. A gimbal needs enough clearance and torque for the actual body, lens, filter, microphone and cable arrangement—not merely the camera named on the box.
Shop the current Zhiyun range
MOLUS X fixtures bring COB output into compact bodies, while FIVERAY includes pocket-sized bi-colour and RGB tools. They suit travel, tabletop work, interviews, practical accents and small creator setups.
Higher-output MOLUS G and B fixtures target interviews, commercial sets and controlled studios. Compare wattage, cooling, power, controls and modifier mount before choosing by output alone.
CINEPEER spans compact selfie lights, portable COB and RGB stick lights plus selected stabilisers. It is a useful starting point when portability and price matter more than a large studio ecosystem.
Zhiyun lighting guide
FIVERAY M20, M20C, M40, M40 SE and related compact models suit close fill, backgrounds, tabletop work and small accents. RGB capability varies by model.
MOLUS X60, X100, X100 RGB and X200 bring more shaping potential in portable bodies. Check kit contents, battery-grip options, PD requirements and native modifier fitting.
G200, G300 and B-Series fixtures trade pocket size for sustained output and larger modifiers. Consider fan noise, stand capacity, mains access and Bowens compatibility.
Bi-colour is direct for key and fill work; RGB adds background, accent and effect control. For accurate products and skin, preserve a clean neutral source where needed.
Camera stabilisers
WEEBILL models emphasise lighter bodies and sling-style operation for mirrorless and compact cinema setups. Compare the current 3S and 3E against the exact camera-and-lens combination.
CRANE models cover lightweight through heavier professional configurations. More capacity does not automatically mean better operation: total mass, balance and all-day fatigue still matter.
Focus motors, handles, transmitters, quick-release hardware and other accessories can change what the system does. Compatibility is specific; do not assume similarly named generations interoperate.
Before buying a camera gimbal
Include the body, lens at its longest position, filter, plate, cage, microphone, receiver and every attached cable. Weigh it and consider where that mass sits.
A rig may balance mechanically while record, focus, zoom or camera-setting control remains unsupported. Use Zhiyun’s compatibility information for the precise body and connection.
Confirm roll-arm, viewfinder, screen, cable and lens clearance through the intended movement. Balance every axis before enabling the motors and running auto-tune.
Smartphone filmmaking
The Q line focuses on portable smartphone stabilisation and straightforward creator use. Current Q5 Ultra options add AI-oriented tracking features.
The 5 family offers a more production-oriented three-axis form. Available AI features and included tracking hardware depend on the exact model or kit.
Check device dimensions, weight, case, add-on lens and filter. A thick case or accessory can change clamp security, balance and motor clearance.
Separate mechanical stabilisation from app-dependent tracking and camera functions. Confirm operating-system, app and feature support before the shoot.
Featured real-world test
“The X100 RGB gave me enough fine low-output control to build soft tabletop light without overpowering a very small set.”Simon Songhurst · Flat-lay test
My practical test paired the compact 100W RGB COB light with the Fujifilm X half for a controlled commercial-style flat lay. In this specific close setup, the Zhiyun lights were used at roughly 1–5% output—evidence of useful low-end adjustment, not a universal power recipe.
Zhiyun lists the X100 RGB with a 2500–10000K CCT range, CRI around 95, TLCI around 97, onboard or app control and adapter, suitable PD or optional grip-battery power. The body is listed at approximately 384g without a modifier.
The test matters because it shows the tool doing real work. Softness came from modifier size, distance and angle; product definition came from white and black cards; and the clean JPEG result depended on controlled exposure and white balance.
Watch Simon’s X100 RGB test
Buying details
Zhiyun discount and product questions
Use ZHIYUNMM10 through Simon’s partner link for the stated 10% offer on eligible Zhiyun gear. Confirm the saving in the basket before paying.
Eligibility and promotional stacking can change. Open the store through the partner link, add the exact light, gimbal or accessory and verify that the code reduces the final basket total.
The current official store includes MOLUS, FIVERAY and CINEPEER lighting; WEEBILL and CRANE camera gimbals; SMOOTH mobile gimbals; plus modifiers, power products, handles, focus and transmission accessories.
Use pocket FIVERAY or compact CINEPEER products for close fill and travel, MOLUS X for portable COB power, and higher-output MOLUS G or B fixtures for larger modifiers and studio work. Check RGB, CCT, output and power requirements.
Choose only after checking the complete camera-and-lens setup against Zhiyun’s compatibility information. Physical balance, clearance and electronic camera control are separate requirements.
WEEBILL generally prioritises compact, sling-oriented mirrorless operation, while CRANE spans broader and often larger production setups. Compare current individual models rather than relying on the family name alone.
Yes. The SMOOTH and SMOOTH Q families cover three-axis phone stabilisation, with selected models offering AI-tracking features. Check handset fit and feature requirements.
The official FAQ states free repair within 12 months from delivery for qualifying products, with accessories and fittings excluded. Coverage depends on proof, cause of failure, region and the current warranty terms.
Ready to choose your Zhiyun gear?
Use Simon’s partner link, select the right lighting or stabilisation system and enter ZHIYUNMM10 at checkout.
