Syrp is just about to release the Genie Mini as an addition to it’s family of motion control devices but I got my hands on one early to test it out and share with all of you.
First off, what is the Genie Mini? It is a pocket-sized motor for panning time lapse and video shots controlled by a phone app. Add it to the Syrp Genie motor and you have a smooth, 2-axis move that will bring your time lapse to the next level.
Full disclosure here, this is a paid sponsorship but I am going to tell you my true thoughts on these Syrp products and how they have worked for me.
My favorite thing about this motion control system is just how easy it is to setup. Put your Genie or Genie Mini on a tripod, add a camera on top, plug it in and you are ready to capture side to side panning movement.
The Genie has an easy-to-use menu on the back. The same menu is available for the Genie Mini through a phone app available on iOS and Android.
For a dolly move, snap the Genie onto a slider. It will work on any slider or rail system but I have been using it with the Syrp Magic Carpet because, again, it is so easy to set up. Add the Mini into the mix though and this is where that 2-axis move I mentioned earlier comes in. The Genie Mini screws on to the top of the Genie and now you have the ability to both dolly and pan through the movement. The whole unit can be controlled from the menu on the Genie.
I saved the best for last. The best part about this setup is the affordability. We have seen setups similar to this for 1- or 2-axis moves but they were so expensive. This setup is not in that world. Added to the Magic Carpet slider and you can have an entire motion control system for about $1500.
I was initially concerned with the height of the whole unit. The Genie, Genie Mini, a ball head mount and the camera all sitting on a slider seemed too tall. I haven’t experienced any issues with this in using it, though. It is all very secure and the camera did not wobble or shake during the time lapse. I don’t know what the weight limit is here, but it worked fine with a Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-70mm lens.
The only other issue I had was to noise of the motor. It is a bit loud if you are trying to record audio so this setup would not be ideal for an interview setup but there are certainly work arounds for that.
I cannot wait to get out and use it some more and really recommend that you check out the Genie Mini, Genie and Magic Carpet. Let me know what you think of these pieces in the comments below. Keep those cameras rollin’ and keep on clickin’.
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26 авг 2015
