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Sample gallery: macro photos with a motorized slider

27 Sep

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Macro photography has captured the imagination of many-a photographer looking to get out of a creative slump. It’s an eye-opening experience to see otherwise uninteresting subjects revealed in an entirely new way. Even better, it’s pretty cheap to experiment with macro by picking up some inexpensive macro tubes that will work with your existing gear.

DPR contributor Chris Foreman recently shared his experience getting back into macro photography, and detailed his unique approach using focus stacking and a motorized slider. Take a look at his images above for some inspiration and get all the details if you want to give it a try yourself.

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You can now operate all of Edelkrone’s motorized gear with its new ‘Controller’

02 May

Edelkrone has announced its latest product, Controller (original, we know). As its name so succinctly suggests, it’s a remote control designed to work with the company’s entire lineup of motorized dollies, heads, jibs and sliders.

Currently, all of Edelkrone’s motorized equipment is either operated via onboard controls or with the help of Edelkrone’s mobile app, but the new Controller opens up another option for those who don’t want to have to worry about yet another smartphone app.

Edelkrone says the Controller will work from up to 25m (82ft) away from the connected device(s) and offer up to 4.5 hours of battery life on two ‘AAA’ batteries. The device is constructed of CNC-machined aluminum and features an array of directional and memory buttons to adjust the various motorized equipment and recall or cycle through specific keyframes you’ve established.

The Controller can be updated via firmware and Edelkrone teases an upcoming feature in the above video that allows you to control the location of the camera by pointing and rotating the controller in your hand.

The Controller is currently available through Edelkrone’s online shop for $ 129; batteries aren’t included though, so either make sure you have some on hand or snag the optional four-pack of ‘AAA’ batteries and charger Edelkrone sells for $ 24.

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Edelkrone launches JibONE motion control with mobile app and motorized head support

22 Jan

Edelkrone has launched a new app-controlled jib called JibONE that can be used with the HeadONE and HeadPLUS motorized heads for capturing a variety of shots. The jib supports 50cm (19.6in) of horizontal, vertical and diagonal motion in any direction, including looping motion. Despite its capabilities, Edelkrone says the model is compact enough to store in a backpack.

The JibONE is made from CNC machined aluminum and stainless steel; it measures 61 x 17 x 15cm (24 x 6.7 x 5.9in) when folded and weighs 5.5kg (12lbs) when used with the 1kg (2.2lbs) counterweight. Edelkrone recommends that users keep their setup load to less than 5kg (11lbs). The company says that all DSLR models are compatible with the JibONE.

HeadONE and HeadPLUS motorized heads used with the JibONE.

Operators have two different battery options to choose from for powering the JibONE: LP-E6 and NP-F batteries. Battery life varies based on which are used, but when the JibONE is powered with two Canon LP-E6 14.4Wh batteries (for a total of 28.8Wh), users can expect two hours of continuous operation at full speed or up to 12,000 still images when used in time-lapse mode.

Connectivity comes in the form of Bluetooth LE which enables users to control the jib using an iPhone running iOS 11 or newer or an Android handset running version 5.0 or later. The mobile app offers a simplified interface for recording poses, setting up motion loops, adjusting speed and more. Users can also program camera motions with the jib by manually adjusting the device.

The JibONE is available from Edelkrone now for $ 1000.

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SliderMini ultra-portable motorized camera slider can fit in a pocket

09 Aug

An Indiegogo campaign is seeking funds for SliderMini, an ‘ultra-portable and smooth’ motorized camera slider that’s small enough to fit in a pocket. SliderMini features a lightweight unibody and can support capacities up to 14.9kg (33lbs), offering operators access to three different shooting modes: timelapse, stop motion, and video.

SliderMini is 2cm (0.79in) thick with a weight of 0.56kg (1.2lbs) and travel length of 20cm (8in). The device features a fully enclosed CNC machined aluminum unibody design and can be controlled using either a hardware button on the unit or the companion mobile app. The Android and iOS apps include 10 timelapse presets, customization options, and more.

Smartta, the company behind the product, says SliderMini features two advanced functions: Silent Mode, which disables the device’s default beep alert, and Loop Mode, which prompts the sliders to continuously move back and forth until manually stopped.

The company has fully funded its Indiegogo campaign in which backers are offered a single SliderMini unit in exchange for pledges of $ 399 USD. In its most recent update on the campaign, Smartta said it has started shipping products to backers.

Disclaimer: Remember to do your research with any crowdfunding project. DPReview does its best to share only the projects that look legitimate and come from reliable creators, but as with any crowdfunded campaign, there’s always the risk of the product or service never coming to fruition.

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Steadicam launches Kickstarter campaign for motorized smartphone stabilization rig

08 Jan

Camera stabilization system manufacturer Steadicam is hoping to introduce a new motorized rig for smartphone videographers called the Steadicam Volt. The new device is designed to accept a wide range of smartphones via an adjustable clamp and weights, and uses a battery-powered gyro that offers modes for shooting sport and for movie-making. The company says the rechargeable lithium-ion battery has a life of eight hours, and that the rig can still be used in manual mode when the battery is flat.

The Volt folds for storage, and offers Bluetooth and USB connectivity for updates and for working with the app that lets the device know which phone is in use. The company intends to fund the development of the Volt via a Kickstarter campaign and is seeking $ 100,000 to start production.

The Steadicam Volt has a projected retail price of $ 200, but early pledgers can reserve one for $ 119. If the campaign is successful the company says it will begin shipping in June.
For more information see the Steadicam website and the Steadicam Volt Kickstarter page.

Press Release

STEADICAM VOLT; 3- AXIS MOTORIZED SMARTPHONE CAMERA STABILIZER

Steadicam, a division of The Tiffen Company, will soon be releasing the Steadicam Volt, a 3-axis motorized smartphone camera stabilizer. As the first in its class to offer the user complete control of image framing and composition, the Volt serves as a versatile tool for content creation, easily operated by a wide range of users. With the Steadicam Volt, consumers will have the opportunity to capture outstanding Steadicam quality video right from their smartphone.

Product Benefits:
• Lightweight and folding design enable easy storage and transportation
• Accompanying iOS APP allows for precise balance and tuning
• Haptic control utilizes Simulated Inertia™ Dual operating modes for beginners and experienced users
• Uses long life rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries
• Accommodates phone sizes with or without case from 100 – 200g in weight and 58 to 80mm wide
• Bluetooth enabled
Engineered to provide the utmost precision and control, the Steadicam Volt will enable smartphone users to capture high quality video content with ease.
Additionally, the simulated feeling of inertia on the pan axis will improve the overall handing of the gimbal, giving users the stability they need to film with remarkable precision.

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Hero shot: Rollocam introduces Hercules pocket motorized dolly

26 Apr

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A pocket-sized motorized camera dolly that runs on an AAA batteries is in the works from US company Rollocam. Hercules is programmable and consists of a three-wheeled body with a tripod screw and a single press-button controller. It’s designed to drive in straight lines or arcs, and is suitable for making movies as well as time-lapse sequences. A collection of accessories also allow it to rotate for 360° panoramas, while different sized wheels alter the speed at which it can travel. Two of the wheels are hinged to allow the user to set a curved path of travel, and the whole unit disassembles for packing away.

Rollocam says the device can support a 10lb weight, and that it can travel at seven speeds, from 2.5 to 20.3cm/1 to 8in per second, according to the wheels fitted. In time-lapse mode it can be set to travel between 0.13 and 12.7mm/0.005 and 0.5in, across eight settings, with intervals of 1 to 60 seconds.

Launched as a Kickstarter project last year the campaign raised over $ 380,000, and as the funds increased additional features were added – such as the use of magnets on the metal Rollocam track to stop the dolly and send it back in the other direction. The company says it is also now working on a camera trigger that synchronizes with the traveling dolly so that time-lapse frames can be recorded in an automated move-shoot-move sequence.

The basic Hercules costs $ 125 on a pre-order deal, and the premium kit with extra wheels, a panorama plate and a mounting plate for heavier cameras costs $ 249. For more information visit the Rollocam website.

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Mild Max: Perth Police Put a Stop to Motorized Picnic Tables

04 Dec

[ By WebUrbanist in Technology & Vehicles & Mods. ]

mobile motorized picnic tables

In what could be viewed as a pre-apocalyptic take on hacked vehicular hybrids of the Mad Max movies, a pair of picnic table cars have been spotted on the streets of Western Australia’s capital city.

These road-worthy cruisers can apparently reach speeds of 50 kilometers per hour, handling like go-karts with bonus table space for passengers to set down their beers.

motorized picnic tables

Cops put out alerts on the vehicles based on CCTV footage and eventually spotted them as they stopped to fuel up at a gas station.

picnic table vehicle

“They told the boys that were drinking to tip their liquor out and get rid of it which we did and they said we’re not allowed to drive [the picnic tables] on the road and just to push them back across the other side of the road and then we can carry on from there.”

picnic table intersection

Inspired by a friend who constructs similar creations in New Zealand, the tables’ owner and builder explained that each model is constructed with a four-speed clutch, gears, accelerator and brakes. Police are still evaluating their presumably-illegal road usage, with potential penalties or fines yet to come, though all appears to have been in good fun.