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 | |||||
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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 |