Next, get your one (or two) tripod(s) set up, with the legs placed stably; spread them out at a safer angle if necessary. (Especially if there is any wind!) Using the very latest technology in high-speed wireless communication and motor control, the Genie II offers an unparalleled motion control system, controlled via iOS or Android. Also included is an on-board display for set up without the need for the mobile app, giving you ultimate flexibility when on location. Then, you’re pretty much ready to go! Of course, if you’re ready for something really advanced, the multi-axis keyframing is pretty easy to set up, too, or, you can also adjust the “ease in/out” settings, (ramping) in case you want any of the Genie’s 3 motions to start or stop very gradually. Step 5) Hit Record!

Once you get to your location, but before you actually set anything up, grab just your camera and lens to visualize the shot. Play around with various options for motion; see how sliding side-to-side might look with foreground elements, or see if you might want to slide up-and-down, instead. Try not to limit yourself to any standard ideas of motion operation, get creative!

Syrp Genie II Review – Specifications

Once again, this is almost entirely NOT Syrp’s fault. They did a pretty amazing job of making setup extremely simple; not requiring any allen keys and only one coin/washer to fully tighten the main camera plate/foot. All of the threaded aspects of the Genie units themselves are conveniently spring-loaded and interchangeable, by the way. Wireless Setup Quirks & Firmware Updates The very first time I set up the entire rig, I didn’t need to read any instructions at all. It was completely self-explanatory, from how all the different parts go together, to the dialing in of keyframes on the app.

In Use: Once you begin a time-lapse or video recording you can leave the Syrp app without disruption to shooting. Interface: USB Port – Charging | Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy – Connect to Syrp Genie App | Camera Port 2.5mm | Accessory Port 3.5mm

Using the Genie on a slider is a little more difficult as the cords have to be pulled tight, but not too tight otherwise the Genie won’t thread through the cord. Also, setting up the cords can be a little fiddly at first. Value is about much more than price alone, or even a straightforward spec sheet VS price comparison. There are many other factors involved, from very subjective things like convenience & user-friendliness to more objective things like long-term durability. The Genie is a simple, portable solution for motion control Time-lapse + Real-time video. Designed to be part of your regular camera kit, with no external wires, batteries or controllers there’s no need to ever go without the option of motion control again. Beyond these simple controls, the Genie Micro can also be used to stop and start video cameras, utilize remote triggering to capture images for a time lapse or stop motion video. The Genie Micro also has functions for setting up HDR shots. Enter the timelapse/video setup screen and program your move as normal, both panning and linear movements will appear

Also, you can set up your own dolly system with a skateboard and fixed points for the cord to wrap around. For me, having that extra length is a real bonus and I can’t wait to play around with that function. Okay, the world of video/timelapse motion is enormous, so we’d better categorize the different types of equipment. The first big way to categorize everything is, whether you’re controlling the motion yourself, by hand, or are using motorized control. I’d old school and I’ve always used an intervalometer for my time-lapses. It’s only been in the past year or so that I’ve switched to Magic Lantern (an internal intervalometer than you can install onto your SD card), and I love how easy that is to use. Well the Syrp Genie beats the lot. The Genie has a really simple display. All you have to do is set the recording time (say 20 minutes) and the interval (four seconds) and it works out this will give you 12 seconds of footage. Lastly, you can also add more accessories that suit specialized needs, such as a product turntable, a Tilt Platform so that you can easily do 3-axis motion with your slider at any angle. Syrp Genie II Pan Tilt Linear Demo Reel: Video & Timelapse FootageThe Syrp Genie Micro is designed to slide on and attach to your camera’s hotshoe. It’s extremely lightweight (29g) and small (5.2 x 5.2 x 1.7 cm). A full list of cameras that are compatible with Syrp’s Camera Control can be found here. Syrp Genie Micro key features: In terms of use cases, Syrp notes that the Genie Micro can be used to capture holy grail time lapse videos. You can easily adjust ramp exposure settings on your camera as conditions change without the risk of jostling or moving your camera. You can also control multiple cameras by using more than one Genie Micro. Amid a pandemic, it may also be useful to remotely control a camera for portraits or video, allowing you to maintain a safe distance from others. I do wish it could do more movements and integrate panning and linear movements at the same time, but I have no doubt Syrp will release an update for this in the future. Lastly, you can go ahead and mount your camera on the Pan/Tilt, via the provided plate. (It’s not Arca-Swiss, by the way; it’s the other fore-aft plate style…) Step 4) Set Keyframes