Here's another use case. DIY talking head videos that for any reason require manual focus and you need to set the focus from a distance. For any professional (as in professional set) use I wouldn't consider this. But for content creators it seems like a great gadget to have at such an affordable price. I just ordered mine. I hope it does the job.
A few days ago, I bought a pair of TP Minis, and while in a room at a distance of 2.5 meters, there was a significant signal loss. I'm not sure if they are really that bad or if it's an issue with my unit. The brand told me that the antennas on the radios need to be facing each other for the signal to be 'optimal,' meaning the dragons have to be facing each other. I haven't had the chance to test them in a real work scenario again to see if the experience improves by taking the antenna positioning into account.
I would strongly disagree with the signal being better from a Sony camera using the Creators App, or even Monitor & Control (their pro video cameras). I have dropout all my Sonys just standing 5 feet away. They're almost useless. Great comparison for that range test, I'm planning my own here! Ok! I just got through the tests. I had no drop-outs or glitching at all outside (only tested to 350ft). Indoors I used the second HDMI output on the receiver connected to my TV and started to get what you were seeing. I Moved my cable to the other HDMI output, and again zero issues like outdoors. It seems this is just some kind of connection or interference issue, and I'm hesitant to blame the product just yet.. I'm going to continue testing here before putting out a video.
Hey! Thanks for the reply. You are correct. The built-in Sony transmission system is only good for a short distance. I suppose if you needed a transmission distance greater than 0-20ft but less than say 100ft and are shopping on a budget, then the Shimbol could make sense for you.
I second the opinion on the Sony apps. So far, the connection has been rubbish for me from all of my Sony cameras no matter what phone I used. Even third party monitor apps have an awful connection. I ordered the Shimbal just to be able to use my monitor wirelessly for short distances (couple to a hundred feet) and I think that will be fine. I'll be able to test that at the end of the week.
ok i was just gonna order this, now im confused. i saw another youtuber doing the test and he got pretty far away from the transmitter. i have 3 Hollyland Pyro H coming into atem mini extreme iso for mixing, but i was wondering what to get to transmit the HDMI Out to a big screen and this got my attention. Now the question is….will this thing work withing 3 Pyros and 500 phones in a same wedding space?….Hmm…
uhmm 2 units so far, pretty good! For 85 bucks on ebay? Only thing that comes close is a used Accsoon Cineeye, great unit btw but no receiver, transmits to smartphones/tablets an uses an app. Even if its just to film yourself or for a client monitor its great. Where you facing the receiver in your tests? Think you might have a DUD.(NONE OF MY 2 UNITS CAME WITH THE HIDEOUS DRAGON PRINTED ONBTW, JUST A STICKER TO MAKE THAT OPTIONAL.)
about 99% of the people using any wireless system is at no more than 20-50 ft... It's so funny how everyone act as if they are actually going 600ft, 900ft, or 1500 ft. THEY ARE NOT..
I agree. However, when it comes to reliability, the Hollyland system performs exactly as advertised where the Shimbol doesn't. It's fine to roll the dice on a cheap product every once and awhile, but it's difficult to actually recommend a product that doesn't work nearly as well as the company would lead you to believe.
cool i was looking for that single one honest review on the entirety of youtube about the shimbol tp mini
Here's another use case. DIY talking head videos that for any reason require manual focus and you need to set the focus from a distance. For any professional (as in professional set) use I wouldn't consider this. But for content creators it seems like a great gadget to have at such an affordable price. I just ordered mine. I hope it does the job.
Excellent real world review
A few days ago, I bought a pair of TP Minis, and while in a room at a distance of 2.5 meters, there was a significant signal loss. I'm not sure if they are really that bad or if it's an issue with my unit. The brand told me that the antennas on the radios need to be facing each other for the signal to be 'optimal,' meaning the dragons have to be facing each other. I haven't had the chance to test them in a real work scenario again to see if the experience improves by taking the antenna positioning into account.
I would strongly disagree with the signal being better from a Sony camera using the Creators App, or even Monitor & Control (their pro video cameras). I have dropout all my Sonys just standing 5 feet away. They're almost useless. Great comparison for that range test, I'm planning my own here! Ok! I just got through the tests. I had no drop-outs or glitching at all outside (only tested to 350ft). Indoors I used the second HDMI output on the receiver connected to my TV and started to get what you were seeing. I Moved my cable to the other HDMI output, and again zero issues like outdoors. It seems this is just some kind of connection or interference issue, and I'm hesitant to blame the product just yet.. I'm going to continue testing here before putting out a video.
Hey! Thanks for the reply. You are correct. The built-in Sony transmission system is only good for a short distance. I suppose if you needed a transmission distance greater than 0-20ft but less than say 100ft and are shopping on a budget, then the Shimbol could make sense for you.
I second the opinion on the Sony apps. So far, the connection has been rubbish for me from all of my Sony cameras no matter what phone I used. Even third party monitor apps have an awful connection. I ordered the Shimbal just to be able to use my monitor wirelessly for short distances (couple to a hundred feet) and I think that will be fine. I'll be able to test that at the end of the week.
Does the viewfinder screen on your camera go black when it transmits to the monitor?
@shotbydarilyn No, it does not. However, it does if you go to the menu because the menus goes to the HDMI device.
my units work perfect guess i lucked out
you didnt, i got 2, 0 problems. Sold one, buyer is happy.
can this be used to livestream to facebook or youtube via the smartphone?
I don't believe so.
ok i was just gonna order this, now im confused. i saw another youtuber doing the test and he got pretty far away from the transmitter. i have 3 Hollyland Pyro H coming into atem mini extreme iso for mixing, but i was wondering what to get to transmit the HDMI Out to a big screen and this got my attention. Now the question is….will this thing work withing 3 Pyros and 500 phones in a same wedding space?….Hmm…
Hey there. This kit will probably work fine. I just wouldn't call it a professional product. Ymmv
uhmm 2 units so far, pretty good! For 85 bucks on ebay? Only thing that comes close is a used Accsoon Cineeye, great unit btw but no receiver, transmits to smartphones/tablets an uses an app. Even if its just to film yourself or for a client monitor its great. Where you facing the receiver in your tests? Think you might have a DUD.(NONE OF MY 2 UNITS CAME WITH THE HIDEOUS DRAGON PRINTED ONBTW, JUST A STICKER TO MAKE THAT OPTIONAL.)
For video, the shimbol is probably worthless. But I think for "studio photography" hooked up to a ipad pro m4 or something it'd be a cheap solution.
Perhaps that could be a use case. I know a lot of photographers use those Tether Tools cables, but this could be a decent wireless solution.
Great demo. Dragon=piece of junk.
about 99% of the people using any wireless system is at no more than 20-50 ft... It's so funny how everyone act as if they are actually going 600ft, 900ft, or 1500 ft. THEY ARE NOT..
I agree. However, when it comes to reliability, the Hollyland system performs exactly as advertised where the Shimbol doesn't. It's fine to roll the dice on a cheap product every once and awhile, but it's difficult to actually recommend a product that doesn't work nearly as well as the company would lead you to believe.
This is bad