The Vello FreeWave Orbit Motorized Pan Head Remotefrom Vello FreeWave Orbit Motorized Pan Head Remoteis a programmable motorized pan head which allows the user to capture full 360° panoramic photographs or still or moving product photos.

The Orbit is fully programmable allowing the user to determine the degree angle of rotation, the number of shots taken within that range, the panning speed, and the direction of capture for panoramic photos. Placement of the camera and head is entirely your choice, as the head may be mounted on top of a tripod via the integrated 3/8"-16 female thread or seated on a flat surface using the anti-slip bottom pad.

An ideal tool for the budding 360° panoramic or VR photographer, the Orbit is capable of automatically producing batches of images which may be easily combined to form traditional or interactive media. Operating as a panoramic head and trigger, the Orbit can be programmed to make linear adjustments in up to 360° patterns while automatically triggering the shutter every time the camera pauses. These images can then be stitched together to form multi-image panoramas or immersive 360° virtual tours. Additionally, this function may be used with the optional product plate to create interactive, rotating product tours.

Included with the Orbit is a 2.4 GHz wireless remote capable of communicating with the head from up to 100' away. Programmable to one of 16 available channels, the user can prevent troublesome radio interference with other electronics or use two Orbit heads in close proximity without issue.

The remote may also be used atop the camera as a camera control unit, capable of triggering the camera's shutter when it is not placed on the Orbit head. Previously mentioned, a common use for this function would be 360° product photography with the optional 8" product plate—a rotating stage which can allow a camera in a fixed position to take multiple photos of a small object from up to 72 angles.

The Orbit head is powered by a rechargeable Nikon-type EN-EL3e lithium-ion battery and the remote is powered by two AAA batteries.

Programmable 360° Panoramic Movement    Remote Range: 100'    3 Panning Speeds    Virtual Tours and Photo Stitching    Product Photography    3/8"-16 Tripod Mount    16 Programmable Channels    2.4 GHz Frequency    Head is Powered by Nikon EN-EL3e Battery    Remote Powered by 2 x AAA Batteries

Capable of taking 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36, 45, 60, & 72 shots within one panoramic movement

Pans clockwise or counter-clockwise

Three programmable speeds, 1-3 (from fastest to slowest)

Control your shutter duration from 1 to 99 seconds per shot

Select from 16 separate radio channels

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the camera mount pin on the top line up exactly with the tripod mount bolt on the bottom?

A: No it's a nice piece of equipment but not suited for product photography.It can be used upside down but it's not ideal.

Q: 2. Does it pan for 360 sphere, or just 360 in a single circle without top and bottom?

A: This is for panoramic 360 photography, not for spherical 360s.

Q: 3. Any idea how long battery life is? Could I do twenty 360 shots on one charge?

A: According to the manufacturer depending on conditions it can do between 15 and 20 full 360 revolutions.

Q: 4. How do you rotate the unit back to 0? I mean exactly, not approximately.

A: Per the instruction book (pg 15), the device starts at 5 degrees and rotates to 360 degrees by 5 degree increments, so 0 would actually be 5 degrees (there is also a chart on pg 14).

Q: 5. The most obvious question would be what camera bodies can it hold.Dslr? smaller?

A: The maximum weight capacity for the Vello Orbit is 4 Ib, regardless of what type of camera you put on.

Q: 6. can use for phot 360 with nikon z6II?

A: The Vello FreeWave Orbit Motorized Pan Head with Remote and MPH-P8 Plate Kit is compatilbe with the Nikon Z6ii camera for 360 photography.

Q: 7. Does it works with a Go Pro?

A: I believe so. I think you just have to buy the tripod mount for the go pro https://a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999130-REG/gopro_abqrt_001_tripod_mounts.html target= _blank www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999130-REG/gopro_abqrt_001_tripod_mounts.html/a

Q: 8. Can you mount camera vertical ?

A: yes you can mount the device with the camera vertical. but you need a good tripod. I use it with Nikon D 800 and 24-70 f2.8 Len.I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question

Q: 9. can syncro flashes in each shot of camera?

A: The hot shoe of he camera does not connect to the Vello FreeWave Orbit Motorized Pan Head with Remote and MPH-P8 Plate Kit. So using a flash attached via the hotshoe of the camera will work.

Q: 10. Would this work with an A7 III?

A: This can work with an A7 III by adding the Vello 2.5mm Remote Shutter Release Cable for Select Sony Cameras with Multi-Terminal B&H # VERCCS225. https://bhpho.to/2hxzAn7