Camera motion rotation tools comparison table


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Motion can add extra production value to your shots. The following table compare the specs for the tools for pan (and tilt) camera motion.

Also recommended: Mediarena camera rotation tools guide / Mediarena motorized sliders guide

  • SKUSKU
  • PricePrice
  • WeightWeight
  • BatteriesBatteries
  • Operating timeOperating time
  • Ext. powerExt. power
  • Settings controlSettings control
  • Speed controlSpeed control
  • Direction controlDirection control
  • IntervalometerIntervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shootShoot-move-shoot
  • Motion rampingMotion ramping
  • Back-forthBack-forth
  • Max pan weightMax pan weight
  • Max tilt weightMax tilt weight
  • PurchasePurchase
  • Read reviewRead review
  • Video reviewVideo review
  • DocsDocs
  • Egg timer

  • SKU
  • Price$15-35
  • Weight
  • Batteries
  • Operating time
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlEgg timer (twist)
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth
  • Max pan weightLight
  • Max tilt weightLight
  • PurchaseBuy at Amazon
  • Read review
  • Video review
  • Docs
  • Spinpod

  • SKU
  • Price$60
  • Weight92 g
    (3.3 oz)
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time(video/time-lapse)10/100 hrs
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlBuilt-in (limited)
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth
  • Max pan weightDSLR
  • Max tilt weight?
  • PurchaseBuy at Spinpod
  • Read reviewGreat Camera review
  • Video reviewTruss review
  • DocsManual
  • Sevenoak

  • Electronic ball head

  • SKUSK-EBH01
  • Price$99
  • Weight457 g
    (16.1 oz)
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time6 hrs
  • Ext. power?
  • Settings controlBuilt-in (limited)
  • Speed control
    (limited)
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight1500g
  • Max tilt weight800 g
  • PurchaseBuy at
    Amazon
  • Read reviewGough Lui review
  • Video review
  • DocsManual
  • TurnsPro

  • SKU
  • Price$105
  • Weight318 g
    (11.2 oz)
  • Batteries4xAA
  • Operating time10 hrs
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlBuilt-in
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight1000 g
  • Max tilt weight250 g
  • PurchaseBuy at TurnsPro
  • Read reviewMediarena
    Review
  • Video review
  • DocsManual
  • Blackbolt

  • O-Bolt

  • SKUBA20
  • Price$120
  • WeightWeight
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlBuilt-in (limited)
  • Speed control
    (limited)
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth
  • Max pan weightLight
  • Max tilt weightLight
  • PurchaseBuy at Hobby Mounts
  • Read review
  • Video reviewIfti’s Tech Corner review
  • Docs
  • Motrr

  • Galileo

  • SKU
  • Price$150
  • Weight200 g
    (7 oz)
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time“As long as your phone”
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlApp, Bluetooth
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weightiPhone
    GoPro
  • Max tilt weightiPhone
    GoPro
  • PurchaseBuy at Adorama Amazon
  • Read reviewDigital Trends review
  • Video reviewPhoneArena review
  • DocsManual
  • Alpine Labs

  • Radian

  • SKU
  • Price$249
  • Weight425 g
    (15 oz)
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time(100hrs)
  • Ext. power?
  • Settings controlApp, cabled
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight7 kg
    (15 lb)
  • Max tilt weight2 kg
    (4 lb)
  • PurchaseBuy at
    Amazon
  • Read reviewMiroslav Petrasko review
  • Video reviewJack’s Gadgets review
  • DocsManual
  • Alpine Labs

  • Radian 2

  • SKU
  • Price$250
  • WeightWeight
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time(100hrs)
  • Ext. power
    (Micro USB)
  • Settings controlApp, Bluetooth
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight7 kg
    (15 lb)
  • Max tilt weightMax tilt weight
  • PurchasePre-order only
  • Read review
  • Video review
  • Docs
  • Syrp

  • Genie mini

  • SKU
  • Price$249
  • Weight230 g
    (8.1 oz)
  • BatteriesBuilt-in
  • Operating time(video/time-lapse)5/40 hrs
  • Ext. power?
  • Settings controlApp, Bluetooth
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shootmsm
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight8 kg
    (17.6lb)
  • Max tilt weight5 kg centered
    (11.0lb)
  • PurchasePre-order at Adorama
  • Read reviewJay P Morgan sponsored review
  • Video reviewJay P Morgan sponsored review
  • Docs
  • Mindarin

  • Astro

  • SKU
  • Price$299
  • Weight312 g
    (0.68 lb)
  • Batteries2xAA
  • Operating time
  • Ext. power
  • Settings controlBuilt-in (twist) and smartphone app (cabled)
  • Speed control
  • Direction control
  • Intervalometer
  • Shoot-move-shoot
  • Motion ramping
  • Back-forth?
  • Max pan weight10 kg
    (22 lb)
  • Max tilt weight3 kg
    (6.6 lb)
  • PurchasePre-order only
  • Read review
  • Video review
  • DocsManual

Notes

  • To make it into this list the device has to weigh less than 500 grams and cost less than $500.
  • The original Syrp Genie is primarily made for sliders, but can also do motorized pans. At $789 the price is way above our max $500 mark.
  • Egg timer style devices are usually set to max 60 minutes for a 360 degree pan. By stacking egg timers, the rotation time can be halved.
  • There are too many glorified egg timers to include in the table. To mention some: Veho Muvi X-Lapse, GoPole Scenelapse, Camalapse, Flow-Mow 360, BubblePix BubblePod etc.
  • The Sevenoak SK-EBH01 is often rebranded and sold as other names/SKU’s (Vidpro MH-60, Movo MTP-10, Rollei ePano II 360)
  • Note that the Sevenoak is quite heavy.
  • Only the SpinPro and the Astro are powered with standard and easily available AA batteries.
  • The delivery of the Mindarin Astro is plagued with delays. Don’t expect to receive it any time soon if you pre-order one.