mine pan and tilt at the same time with remote without a problem,,, program mode is not much good ,,,starts and stops randomly. tracks the moon ok on setting 1
I just got it and I’m going to return it… unless they release a firmware update including tilt in tracking mode… it doesn’t make sense if it’s not able to do it… and definitely something they can solve with an update
Really solid review. Any jerkiness starting up or say going up/down? Another product I checked out had these issues but this does not seem to have them.
I was thinking of using it in a elevated position in the manual mode. Does the remote have at least a 25 foot range? Would the remote work in a position directly underneath the gimble? Thank you so much for the informative video.
Hey Carl, thanks for tuning in. The answer is yes for both questions, I have tested it from a range of 30 feet+ and it worked as it should. As for the obstacle question, I have tested inside my steel office drawer, and it worked again exactly as intended. The remote doesn't use the traditional IR blaster found in TV remotes and instead uses a technology similar to wireless mouse dongle. Hope this helps.
@@RandomTeq thank you for the quick answer. This gimble will make it easier to record youth sports games for my son. I can use the remote to get the perfect elevation angle of the camera when my tripod is extended to 25 ft in height. (I manually turn the camera from tripod when elevated.)
It doesn't say anywhere in the manual, but from experience, it's about 6 meters or 19 feet. This is the distance I tested, but judging the responsiveness and how quick it detects the face, I'd say probably a little more than that.
@@RandomTeq Thanks! I think another commenter mentioned using it on a tall tripod for youth sports recording. That would be my use, too. Being able to set A and B for both halves of the field while the camera was in position would have been an amazing feature but I understand the mount wasn't design with that use in mind. Great review!
Hey, would those vertical brackets be for mounting the Camera Head onto a wall? if not how would you suggest i mount my camera and camera head onto a wall? Thankss
Hi. Thanks for the vid. Do you happen to know what cable connects the unit to my camera. The standard shutter release with my canon R5 is too small in the jack.
@@RandomTeqI have a Zifon YT-1200 and it can rotate on it's own until the battery runs out. You said in the video you can rotate the camera head 360 degrees with the remote control. I need it to rotate on its own.
I doubt it. With the camera on my desk, it takes me a few clicks to get it right. Plus, it seems that the tooth on the gears is too big for precise movements.
I had to do a test to confirm. It doesn't work with the camera+lens+cage+light+mic (my regular gear). The gears skip or won't respond to the button press. Test with camera+lens+cage (weighting 908g) 30° = yes 45° = yes Anything beyond this point it struggles. If you're doing it with a smartphone, it will handle it with rase in all directions. Hope this helps.
@@RandomTeq Thanks for your answer, I would like to take photos every 30° or 45° degrees around 360° from 0° to 360° For example 12 photos on angles = 0° > 30° > 60° > 90° > 120° > 150° > 180° > 210°> 240° > 270° > 300° > 330° Can I Click on the button "Turn" and turn to 30° or 45° for one time and after taking photo click button turn and turn around on 30 or 45 degrees to next point? Thanks
It should be possible. The only challenge is its manual operation. I'm not sure how you're going to be set the excat degree you're shooting for, as you have to manually adjust the angle using the remote.
I used a large quick release plate to offset the center of the weight and it works. It's only when you tilt the camera forward that it tends to tip over.
Thanks for the video. Can it be programmed to rotate every certain number of degrees, so that just by pressing a button on the control it rotates the number of degrees that I programmed for it? thank you.
Got you, flick the switch to the up position, check the channel number on the device, and match it with the remote, if says 1 on the device for example, click up or down on the remote, once they're both on the same channel, the "select channel" in red text, will turn into coordinates that matches the coordinate on the device,. If that doesn't work, DM on Instagram, and I will send you a video of a quick demo.
In welche Richtung ruckelt es? horizontal oder vertikal? Meiner hat einen kleinen Ruck, wenn er beim vertikalen Bewegen das Ende erreicht. Dies scheint eher ein mechanisches Problem als ein Softwareproblem zu sein. (Google Translate)
@@RandomTeq Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort. Er ruckelt in der horizontalen, aber nur bei Fernsteuerung der kamera. Wenn ich diese deaktiviere ist das ruckeln nicht mehr da.
Ich sehe, Ihr Problem ist anders als meines. Wir müssen bedenken, dass die Beständigkeit dieser Produkte fraglich ist. Versuchen Sie, den Kanal sowohl auf der Fernbedienung als auch auf dem Gerät zu ändern, und sehen Sie, ob es hilft. Sie können auch überprüfen, ob die Geschwindigkeit auf 8 eingestellt ist. Wenn Sie wissen, was Sie tun, können Sie versuchen, es zu öffnen. Diese Geräte sind für die mechanische Bewegung auf Öl angewiesen. Alternativ können Sie, wenn Sie bei AliExpress gekauft haben, innerhalb von 15 Tagen nach Erhalt eine Rückerstattung beantragen und ein anderes Gerät kaufen. (Google Translate)
@@RandomTeq Können sie evtl. sagen wie lange der Akku braucht bis er voll geladen ist. Dies wird durche dei LED leider nicht angezeigt.Sie zeigt nur Rot, kein Grün für voll...
Ich schätze es auf etwa 2 bis 3 Stunden. Voll aufgeladen hält es zwischen 4 und 5 Stunden (obwohl die Hersteller 8 bis 10 Stunden angeben). Ich schenke ihm nicht viel Aufmerksamkeit, da er die meiste Zeit auf meinem Schreibtisch liegt und das Aufladen kein Problem darstellt. Insgesamt bin ich mit der Akkulaufzeit zufrieden. (Google Translate)
mine pan and tilt at the same time with remote without a problem,,, program mode is not much good ,,,starts and stops randomly. tracks the moon ok on setting 1
Very interesting!
I just got it and I’m going to return it… unless they release a firmware update including tilt in tracking mode… it doesn’t make sense if it’s not able to do it… and definitely something they can solve with an update
It's definitely a missed opportunity!
Really solid review. Any jerkiness starting up or say going up/down? Another product I checked out had these issues but this does not seem to have them.
The gears are made out of metal, and the movement is fairly steady. I've had it for a few months now and have been holding us fine.
Do you have to connect the camera to the device to use tracking mode?
No, the device works independently. You can connect the camera to the device to click shutter button remotely.
is it possible to but zoom with it? either with a shotter cable or without? if yes, how to do it
On the remote, there's only one button dedicated for shutter, so I doubt that it can be done.
I was thinking of using it in a elevated position in the manual mode. Does the remote have at least a 25 foot range? Would the remote work in a position directly underneath the gimble? Thank you so much for the informative video.
Hey Carl, thanks for tuning in.
The answer is yes for both questions, I have tested it from a range of 30 feet+ and it worked as it should. As for the obstacle question, I have tested inside my steel office drawer, and it worked again exactly as intended. The remote doesn't use the traditional IR blaster found in TV remotes and instead uses a technology similar to wireless mouse dongle.
Hope this helps.
@@RandomTeq thank you for the quick answer. This gimble will make it easier to record youth sports games for my son. I can use the remote to get the perfect elevation angle of the camera when my tripod is extended to 25 ft in height. (I manually turn the camera from tripod when elevated.)
That's a careful father who cares about raising a good health, son!
I wish you both the best.
What's the distance for tracking?
It doesn't say anywhere in the manual, but from experience, it's about 6 meters or 19 feet.
This is the distance I tested, but judging the responsiveness and how quick it detects the face, I'd say probably a little more than that.
Thanks @@RandomTeq
Welcome! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Can you loop A & B programed moves?
No.
Hi... The A B mode is able to loop repeatedly? Very interesting product and video, thanks
Yes, for as long as the device is on. Sometimes, you do lose the position. It just wipes itself.
Is it possible to set A & B presets from the remote or does that have to be done from the mount?
From the actual device itself only.
@@RandomTeq Thanks! I think another commenter mentioned using it on a tall tripod for youth sports recording. That would be my use, too. Being able to set A and B for both halves of the field while the camera was in position would have been an amazing feature but I understand the mount wasn't design with that use in mind. Great review!
Thanks Joshua, perhaps consider checking the AI stabilizing gimbal.
Hey, would those vertical brackets be for mounting the Camera Head onto a wall?
if not how would you suggest i mount my camera and camera head onto a wall?
Thankss
The vertical bracket is for mounting the camera on the head vertically (ticktok, short and so on...).
Hi. Thanks for the vid. Do you happen to know what cable connects the unit to my camera. The standard shutter release with my canon R5 is too small in the jack.
Hi Dave, it's a 3.5 mm jack. Here's a link to the 3.5mm Canon R5 cable.
amzn.to/3LnYYeq (UK)
amzn.to/46ad7oQ (US)
Please let me know how it goes.
Can you make it turn left and right on a loop? Just to bring my stream to life more. Or is there something cheaper for something that simple?
No, you have to continuously press a button to make it happen. You can't program it to do that on its own.
can i used it for astrophotography star tracker?
what is the maximum and minimum speed of rotation?
It's doable, but not ideal. It moves about 3 to 4 mm per button press.
Thank you letting me know that such a product exists. Much appreciated 😌👍
Thank you so much for tuning in! Much appreciated.
Does this have automatic 360 degree rotation? Or only with the remote.
Can you clarify your question?
@@RandomTeqI have a Zifon YT-1200 and it can rotate on it's own until the battery runs out. You said in the video you can rotate the camera head 360 degrees with the remote control. I need it to rotate on its own.
For a continuous movement, you need to press and hold. Pressing and letting go will result in a small move only.
@@RandomTeq Ok this surprises me. No autopilot.
I tested just to make sure.
would you reccoment it for fine tuning of a spotting scope?
I doubt it. With the camera on my desk, it takes me a few clicks to get it right. Plus, it seems that the tooth on the gears is too big for precise movements.
Thanks for your video. Can you set head rotation on angles 30, or 45, or 60, or 90 degrees?
I had to do a test to confirm.
It doesn't work with the camera+lens+cage+light+mic (my regular gear). The gears skip or won't respond to the button press.
Test with camera+lens+cage (weighting 908g)
30° = yes
45° = yes
Anything beyond this point it struggles.
If you're doing it with a smartphone, it will handle it with rase in all directions.
Hope this helps.
@@RandomTeq Thanks for your answer, I would like to take photos every 30° or 45° degrees around 360° from 0° to 360° For example 12 photos on angles = 0° > 30° > 60° > 90° > 120° > 150° > 180° > 210°> 240° > 270° > 300° > 330° Can I Click on the button "Turn" and turn to 30° or 45° for one time and after taking photo click button turn and turn around on 30 or 45 degrees to next point? Thanks
Are you planning to use a phone or a camera?
@@RandomTeqSmall camera only 650 g
It should be possible. The only challenge is its manual operation. I'm not sure how you're going to be set the excat degree you're shooting for, as you have to manually adjust the angle using the remote.
What is the next step up from this?
Didn't get your question.
If you mean the next best thing from the company, there isn't. They have a step down from it, and they call it M4.
avoid tip over with big lenses by using rail brackets and/or gimbal to center the mass.
I used a large quick release plate to offset the center of the weight and it works. It's only when you tilt the camera forward that it tends to tip over.
Thanks for the engagement btw, highly appreciated!
Thanks for the video. Can it be programmed to rotate every certain number of degrees, so that just by pressing a button on the control it rotates the number of degrees that I programmed for it? thank you.
No, the closest thing you can do to what you described is to use the A button and B button to turn a predetermined angle.
Thanks a lot!
Pleasure 😀
Great work! Wondering how far the remote works? Have you tested the distance?
Measured it at 12 meters or 40 feet with no obstacles, it could be longer as this is the max I could test at my place.
@@RandomTeq thanks very much!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 🙏
how do you lock in the channel between the remote and base?
Can't lock. You have to search manually.
@@RandomTeq when i use the up and down buttons to move the base, it changes the channel connection between the base and remote
Got you, flick the switch to the up position, check the channel number on the device, and match it with the remote, if says 1 on the device for example, click up or down on the remote, once they're both on the same channel, the "select channel" in red text, will turn into coordinates that matches the coordinate on the device,.
If that doesn't work, DM on Instagram, and I will send you a video of a quick demo.
Hallo und nette Grüße, bei Fernbedienung der kamera mit App, ruckelt der Soopho. Auch nach kanalwechsel. Können sie einen Tipp geben? Lieben dank!!
In welche Richtung ruckelt es? horizontal oder vertikal? Meiner hat einen kleinen Ruck, wenn er beim vertikalen Bewegen das Ende erreicht. Dies scheint eher ein mechanisches Problem als ein Softwareproblem zu sein. (Google Translate)
@@RandomTeq
Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort.
Er ruckelt in der horizontalen, aber nur bei Fernsteuerung der kamera. Wenn ich diese deaktiviere ist das ruckeln nicht mehr da.
Ich sehe, Ihr Problem ist anders als meines. Wir müssen bedenken, dass die Beständigkeit dieser Produkte fraglich ist.
Versuchen Sie, den Kanal sowohl auf der Fernbedienung als auch auf dem Gerät zu ändern, und sehen Sie, ob es hilft. Sie können auch überprüfen, ob die Geschwindigkeit auf 8 eingestellt ist.
Wenn Sie wissen, was Sie tun, können Sie versuchen, es zu öffnen. Diese Geräte sind für die mechanische Bewegung auf Öl angewiesen.
Alternativ können Sie, wenn Sie bei AliExpress gekauft haben, innerhalb von 15 Tagen nach Erhalt eine Rückerstattung beantragen und ein anderes Gerät kaufen. (Google Translate)
@@RandomTeq
Können sie evtl. sagen wie lange der Akku braucht bis er voll geladen ist. Dies wird durche dei LED leider nicht angezeigt.Sie zeigt nur Rot, kein Grün für voll...
Ich schätze es auf etwa 2 bis 3 Stunden. Voll aufgeladen hält es zwischen 4 und 5 Stunden (obwohl die Hersteller 8 bis 10 Stunden angeben). Ich schenke ihm nicht viel Aufmerksamkeit, da er die meiste Zeit auf meinem Schreibtisch liegt und das Aufladen kein Problem darstellt. Insgesamt bin ich mit der Akkulaufzeit zufrieden. (Google Translate)