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I’ve been reviewing Syrp products since their original Genie hit the market many years ago, which we reviewed here. I’ve always found that they are built to a very high standard. In a market where new unknown companies pop up often and have poor or questionable quality products that could likely break in just a few months, it is great to count on quality brands such as Syrp to deliver durably-built gear for those who do serious work. The Genie mini enables beautiful HDR time-lapse, giving your footage a stand-out effect by allowing for greater dynamic range in your final video. Available in both Time-lapse and Panorama modes.
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! Battery: Timelapse Mode: 48 hrs | Video Mode: 6 hrs | Charge time: 4hrs (Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery)
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Personally, I found that the best option is to store every plate, screw, and cable in a pouch that always stays with the main Genie devices themselves. Pre-assemble as many little bits of the equipment as you can before heading out on your job/adventure, too, because once you’re on-location, every minute counts. Last but not least, if you don’t do any steep angle motion, you should definitely consider avoiding ballheads entirely. (Beneath your slider, that is.) Just mount the tripod directly to the Magic Carpet. (There are both 1/4-20 and 3/8 threads on the sliders.) 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. Not only is the system very easy to set up and get going, but also, it just works smoothly. I torture-tested the Genie II in as many ways as I could think of, and the only hiccups in operation that I experienced were understandable considering how hard I tried to intentionally mess things up. It was with that in mind that we began testing and reviewing the Syrp Genie II kit, a 3-axis motion-control system. Its capabilities are definitely going to appeal to videographers, as well as timelapse photographers.
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. Whether something is seen as either expensive or cheap is definitely relative, and so that is why we must always include “Value” as either a pro or a con in every review we do. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. The form factor of the device is incredibly compact, slotting into a regular camera bag with ease and is capable of full 180° degrees of tilting motion and 360° degrees pan.Compared to other motion controllers the Genie is incredibly portable allowing you to never have to go without the option of motion control again. With no external batteries, complicated wires or third party controllers, the entire unit takes up just one slot in your typical camera bag. Interface: USB Port – Charging | Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy – Connect to Syrp Genie App | Camera Port 2.5mm | Accessory Port 3.5mm
Enter the timelapse/video setup screen and program your move as normal, both panning and linear movements will appear The battery life is ridiculously good as well. I’ve played with my Genie a few times now and I’ve still only used half the battery. Apparently off a full charge the Genie will last a full 24 hours which is very good going.Connect wirelessly with the Manfrotto Motion App, a beautifully simple iOS and Android App that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. Always set your camera / lens to Manual Focus (MF) not Auto Focus (AF). In Auto Focus mode the camera will try and find an Auto Focus (AF) point and if it can’t, the camera will not fire. IMAGE REVIEW OFF.