Syrp Genie Mini Ii Panning Motion Control System

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Compact enough to fit into a small carry bag or even your coat pocket; the Syrp Genie Mini II Panning Motion Control Systemis a portable and easy-to-use device for creating smooth panning motion time-lapses or real-time video. The Genie Mini II expands on its predecessor's features with the addition of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 support, longer video recording battery life, a faster USB Type-C connection, and 360/VR panorama support.

The Genie Mini II is designed to sit between your camera and tripod and has an internal motor that enables 360° panning motion with cameras weighing up to 8.8 pounds. Control and setup is done wirelessly using a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection and Syrp's Genie 2 App for iOS and Android devices. To accommodate experienced and beginning time-lapse shooters, the Genie 2 app provides a useful set of presets, so you can start shooting right away. Advanced users will appreciate the faster Bluetooth 4.2 connection to take advantage of more complex, custom motion control settings and multi-row panoramas to create 360/VR images.

A lithium-ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of time-lapse and six hours of smooth, continuous video panning on a single charge. A USB Type-C cable is included for recharging the battery.

Compact Panning Motion Control System Time-Lapse & Smooth Real-Time Motion Multi-Row Panorama Support for 360/VR Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi Connectivity iOS and Android App for Setup & Control 8.8 lb Load Capacity Max Speed: 360° in 33 Seconds HDR and Astro Time-Lapse Modes Ease In/Out Feature Wide Camera Compatibility

Parameters
Load Capacity	Panning Load: 8.8 lb / 4 kg Tilting Load: 6.6 lb / 3 kg Centered
Maximum Speed	360° in 33 Seconds
Minimum Resolution	0.005°
Camera Mounting Screw	1/4"-20 (3/8"-16 Bushing Included)
Tripod Mounting Thread	3/8"-16
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi Support	Yes
Camera Control Interface	2.5 mm
Battery Life	Time-Lapse: 15 Hours Video: 6 Hours
Charging Method	USB Type-C, 5 VDC, 1 A
Battery Charge Time	2 Hours
Dimensions	3.6 x 3.6 x 1.8" / 9.2 x 9.2 x 4.6 cm
Weight	8.6 oz / 245 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.865 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.2 x 4.2 x 3.3"

Multi-row panorama mode enables shooting "gigapixel" panoramic and 360/VR images
Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi support
Lithium-ion battery provides 15 hours of time-lapse and 6 hours of smooth continuous panning
USB Type-C charging cable
Syrp Genie 2 app support
Advanced keyframing mode: Program complex moves using the App "keyframe editor" to control each axis's path and its speed independently and precisely
App camera control mode
Auto-exposure support
Time-lapse compiler support

Supports both incremental time-lapse motion as well as smooth, continuous panning motion
Max speed: 360° in 33 seconds
Turntable mode enables using the Genie Mini for product photography for both stills and video
Built-in Bluetooth connectivity for wireless setup and control using the Syrp Genie 2 app for iOS and Android devices
App presets to help you get started with your time-lapses
Shoot Astro time-lapse using the move-shoot-move function
Ease in/out feature lets you ramp your movement at the beginning and end of your time-lapse or video move
1/4"-20 camera mounting screw with 3/8"-16 adapter included
3/8"-16 tripod mounting thread
Can be combined with the Syrp Genie Mini for 2-axis motion control, the Product Turntable for interactive 360° images of objects, or the Genie II Linear for 3-axis motion control (using an optional sync cable to connect the systems)

The Genie Mini is compatible with hundreds of different cameras including DSLR, mirrorless, and video cameras using separately available link cables. The link cable connects your camera to the Genie Mini's 2.5mm camera control port. Supported camera brands include Sony, Minolta, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Kodak, and Leica. Contact the manufacturer for any specific camera support inquiries.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Anyone able to get consistently smooth pans on this? I get frequent jumps. It doesn't rotate smoothly on the 20-45 minute pans.

A: The Syrp Genie Mini II Panning Motion Control System is not designed necessarily for "smooth pans." It is made for time-lapse work where rigidity can be excused.

Q: 2. Is this unit and app compatible with iphone 11 pro Max?

A: The Syrp Genie 2 App should work well with the latest iPhone offerings.

Q: 3. What type motor does it use? Stepper?

A: it's a step-less motor

Q: 4. which cable would I need to purchase for use with a fuji XT3?

A: BH #SY17007 is the proper cable to use with the Fuji X-T3. https://bhpho.to/36vmQqM

Q: 5. Can I use with GoPro Hero 7 Black ?

A: Yes. You can use the GoPro Tripod Mounts BH #GOABQRT • MFR #ABQRT-001, for attachment to the 1/4"-20 mount of Syrp Genie Mini II. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/999130-REG/gopro_abqrt_001_tripod_mounts.html

Q: 6. Will this connect to a Leica CL?

A: The Leica CL Mirrorless Camera (B&H # LECLB) will mount on the Syrp Genie Mini II Panning Motion Control System, though the manufacturer does not list the camera as compatible with the Syrp 1P Link Cable for Select Panasonic and Leica Cameras (B&H # SY17008).

Q: 7. Hello, can it be used while charging continuously?

A: Yes, you can simultaneously charge and use the Syrp Genie Mini II.

Q: 8. Where can I purchase replacement battery? What brand and model?

A: I'm sorry to say that is an internal battery, it is not replaceable. However it should last 6 hours in video mode and 15 hours for time lapses.

Q: 9. When pairing the genie mini 2 with genie 2 for slide and pan moves, are all the controls on the same app? or do you have to bounce between two apps? if that's the case, does this cause problems with the system?

A: When using these within a multi motor kit, the motors will all be controlled within the same app.

Q: 10. NOISE: I appreciate the reviewer who talked about the noise of this unit. I need a motorized pan that is quiet, since I'll be using it for panning a string ensemble while recording. Any recommendations for a quiet unit? Thanks.

A: Tolerance levels to noise will vary by user and speed of product. An alternative product to consider is Edelkrone HeadONE BH #ED82467, which has good noise level performance. https://bhpho.to/3izbz13

Johnny	17/09/2024
[0.865 lb] Using this for 360 orbital and more 5

Michael	12/09/2024
[2.5 mm] The app interface is very intuitive and easy to use. I love how sturdy it feels and the ease of use. 5

Michael	18/08/2024
[0.865 lb] There were many reviews that mentioned poor battery life, loud noises and poor customer service. Fortunately, I haven't needed customer service. I find the device quiet and it worked as advertised. It was a bit of a learning curve to figure out, although they have good how-to video's. They just leave out a few things you need to figure out for yourself. Sony's require special menu settings as described in their documents available on their website. I like it a lot. 5

Dean	16/08/2024
[Yes] So far, I've only used the panning feature. (A track is a future purpose). The controls are intuitive and the unit feels robust, if a bit heavy compared to their Genie Mini IIs, for example. App is intuitive and worked well. 5

Jay	11/07/2024
[0.865 lb] I'm not sure what else you could ask from a motion control rig. Setup is super easy and control through the Syrp app is very intuitive. I love that the motor pulls any cord so it's not set to a particular rail length. I have the Syrp Magic Carpet rails, so of course they work together marvelously. I have the older version of the Syrp Genie Minis to create a 3-axis rig and they all integrate seamlessly. I was a little worried that they wouldn't be compatible but everything in the Syrp catalog works together. I think I would prefer a screen with some manual controls instead of relying exclusively on an app for control, but keyframing with the app is so easy I'm not sure how you'd do it on a small LCD. 5

Ed	18/06/2024
[8.6 oz / 245 g] Having a motion control system has always been on my list of accessories to have in the bag. Once I saw the video on this one, I knew I found the one I wanted. Couple it with the accessory turntable and you have a mini product photo display studio. Attach it to a tripod and the camera to the Genie, set the controls in the app to have it do what you want, and the rest is easy. Connect the cable to the camera and set the interval and number and degrees of the turn and click the record button in the app and walk away. I use it for both time lapse and product video display. With my Canon 5DsR I already have time lapse capability, so all I do is use the turn function on the Genie. I set it up as a time lapse shot and set the arc of the turn, and the interval of the shots and the number of shots, but don't connect the cable to the camera. In the Canon, I set the time lapse conditions (interval, number of shots and length) and press the record button on the camera and the record button on the Genie app. With the turn table attached, I set a 360 degree turn on the Genie, press record on the camera and start on the turntable and it runs itself. It is smooth and quiet (hint: it gets a little noisier the heavier the load you add to the turn table), but since I'm not recording audio, it doesn't matter. The Genie does provide for a still image turn table set up where you set the number of images from 8 to whatever and the Genie rotates and stops at each degree and the camera fires. You end up with from 8 to whatever number you set of still images, but I really don't know what the use would be. It's a little costly, but well worth the price. Well made and solid. Make sure you order the right connection cable for your camera. 5

Bulent	08/06/2024
[0.865 lb] Easy to use. It works perfectly together with Genie Minie II with Pan/tilt aparat. 5

Carlos	06/06/2024
[2.5 mm] The product is great. I'm specifically using this with the turntable kit. It's fantastic. However, no one really seems to mention how loud this little unit is. I was trying to shoot product at midnight with my noise-cancelling headphones on and my girlfriend had to come ask if there was a way to muffle the sound because she could hear it in the room. Still gave it 5 stars because it works as advertised and in the end the sound won't come out in your videos/photos but kind of annoying when you're going through the process. I'd still recommend it but mention the loudness to anyone interested. 5

David	29/05/2024
[0.865 lb] I purchased two of these to replace my gen 1 Minis. Syrp did a very nice job improving an already great product. Multirow panoramas, key framing, and the connectivity with the updated app makes the shine. I look forward to trying it out with my Genie One and magic carpet 5