This comparison chart looks at systems with at least 3 axis motion control. They should be suitable for both live video and timelapse.
This is work in progress, and may contain errors. Please leave a comment if you find errors.
Kits reviewed should cost < $5000
Product name | OmniSlider Evolution Motion Control | Motion Kit | Spectrum ST4 | Sapphire pro trekker bundle | Second shooter plus |
Genie 2 and Magic Carpet
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Produced by | Ditogear | Edelkrone | Emotimo | Dynamic perception | Kessler crane | Syrp |
Link | Product page | Product page | Product page | Product page | Product page | Not released yet |
Features | 4-axis | 4-axis | 4-axis | 3-axis | 3-axis, expandable | |
Vertical/angled | Yes | Strictly horisontal | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Released | 2015? | April 2017 | January 2016 | 2017 |
December 2017?
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Capacity | ||||||
Horizontal | 6,8 kg | |||||
Vertical | 4,5 kg | |||||
Motion possibilities
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Max axis | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 pr unit | 3 |
Slide | Yes | Yes, horizontal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Focus/iriz/zoom | Yes x 3 | Yes, focus | Yes x 1-2 (max 4 axis) | No | Yes | No |
Wireless control | ||||||
Android app | KOS app | |||||
IOS app | App | Yes, seems nice | KOS app | |||
Windows | DragonFrame | Yes | ||||
Mac | Yes | |||||
Other | Joystick | PS4 controller | Joystick | |||
Details | ||||||
Motor type | Servo motor | Stepper motor |