How to Make Your Camera Follow You... 5 Camera Auto-Rotating Trackers
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- Keep your favorite camera looking at you when you walk around! Auto trackers are motorized robot cameraman devices to add under a camera so it can auto-track your movements and keep you in the shot. Here are five easy to get auto-tracking robots that rotate on a tripod to follow you. The brands reviewed are Capsule 360, DJI Ronin SC, Soloshot 3, Pixio and Jigabot EX. Each has something good and something a little frustrating, but they can all be used when you are alone and have no one to work the camera as you walk around.
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Winner of Soloshot 3 tracking camera- congratulations David Barth, Portland Oregon
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I love how honest and blunt this guy is.
This sucks I hate it
This sucks I hate it
This is just stupid and expensive
This thing is better but a cellphone is better
This thing is great.
I’ve been watching camera and tech reviews on TH-cam for a long ass time and this is the most genuine childlike enjoyment I’ve ever seen someone have reviewing products. The parts with him enjoying the Pixio are like watching a 3rd grader meeting their best friend for the first time. I really don’t know how else to describe it
You get more of a workout doing a Vlog than most people do at the Gym. ;-)
"I hate cell phone apps" - This speaks to my soul!
Maybe it's our age lol
I'm so glad I found this channel a few days ago. As a one man production crew, I am learning a ton. Plus I love how its presented. Genuine information coming from an authentic perspective.
Happy to help!
Any recommendations for a auto tracker for a smartphone without a app? I could use something for making content outside and for Tiktoks.
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I see intresting such people on TH-cam and feel life is more than you actually ever fully come to know about....
Your experience in Hollywood plus your love for continuing using videos as a means of communicating, has a lot to be admired. I went back to school recently after 60 years out of college, now working on using Cinema to teach students all over the world. It is a new career and much more fun than my original teaching process .
This is the first time i see something like this , cool video Markus !
I just wanted to say how much I love your videos. They are entertaining (without the unnecessary self-promoting flannel that many others have), VERY practical and useful and you call 'a spade a spade' when I comes to equipment. This time I was so impressed with your loathing of reliance on the dreaded cell-phone apps, a particular hate of mine too. Keep 'em coming please.
Let me tell you you did a GREAT JOB ON THIS VIDEO!!! FOR us freelancers it is really hard to film ourselves when everyone is busy! YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO MADE A TOROUGH JOB AT EXPLAINING THAT . CUDDOS! I LOVE IT.
Great video. I love that you are so honest and show exactly how they work. So many people on TH-cam try to be so biased and not express themselves how they feel about a product. Two thumbs up.
Re-discovering my love of all things imaginable. I don’t know if I’ve ever been a photographer. Every now and then I think artistically and go for richness or warm for depth of field or composite of elements. And they were only a couple of settings which sometimes simply accumulated in “close and snap“. But at 55 years old I decided to take roles in student films in the Pittsburgh area. And watching the students and the instructors and all of the particular fieldwork was scintillating. From sound the fog the light the quiet preparation and then the frantic capture of action. Your channel is great. Thanks for showing what it takes and some of the “cheats” along the way. -K
These things are so cool. I'm not interested, but let someone else who will use them win. Thanks for doing this Markus📸
"Wide shots can be funny, but telephoto needs to be serious" 🤣 @12:37
Thanks again for sharing, it's great to see a real world comparison
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. Your quirkiness is so endearing! I love that you ran around outside and embraced your inner-child. Your video made me smile. Thank you for the great tips.
I have a pixio system which I have used to track me whilst in a horse riding arena. On top I put a Sony camcorder. If you get the right model, and link it to the main device it also allows you to use the zoom function on the camera. I think it is great. BTW, keep up the good work.
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I have not laughed in a great tech gear review, perhaps ever! What a delight and fantastic demonstration of tools, thank you for your detail & joy of life. Glad to have found your channel!
Your level of enthusiasm for the subjects you cover is infectious. Thank you for taking the time!
You're the best reviewer out there. I will go to you whenever i need a review on a product and I can't even detect a German accent whatsoever
I won't believe this is truly a MarkusPix video unless you use balloons, string, or some random fancy fabric...
Love it, Markus!
Wow this is really is really useful information. $800 is nothing compared to paying a cameraman. Thanks for sharing brother!
U are right about that. They wanna charge u a arm & a leg. This is the solution
"I hate cell phone apps" runs into the desert never seen again. Brilliant video.
7:27 I love how Marcus doesn't care about looking cool, he's just living, man. All for us.
I'm from England...I can appreciate why you won't send stuff overseas with all the hassle you've had...but as your content is very good and I enjoy watching your feedback on different bits of kit I'll remain loyal and stay subscribed...thanks for all your input into new tech in this field...it is very much appreciated indeed Markus...because of your reviews I bought the Panasonic HC-X900...thanks.
i found your channel by pure accident bt happy i did. Your a funny guy and true reviews can sometimes be hard to come by, Your so eccentric and remind me of the character in the film ready player one James Halliday anyway a big hello from the Uk and stay safe my new friend.
i can watch hours of this man just running around
Literally had no clue these were even available! Thank you for this Marcus!
Your videos are funny, interesting, entertaining, helpful, inspirational, and creative. I just love it!
You need a hidden camera for when people unwrap these boxes, I was shocked. Thanks so much for spreading joy with these gifts.
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even I'm exhausted after watching you run up and down showing the tracking devices . Great video.
Theirs only one thing I can say besides how awesome your multiple products review are. Where have you been all our life!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
This is a great video but funny you got me checking out all of these devices because anyone that put that much effort in their review video really peak my curiosity. You are truly into this review great job and super informative.
4:05 I'm seeing some dots on your sensor There's 2 ways to fix this. Buy a VND and lower your aperture or you could get a sensor cleaning kit. Both aren't crazy expensive and would help get those dots off your image. Super helpful video. I actually have a Ronin S and didn't know it could track people.
This explain why you always look young. You put your all in everything you do. This is a full 16 minute running exercise.
I love your ideas of getting things done with accessories and the camera
I am just glad you didn't fall down running on that uneven loose ground. But it seems like you are in pretty good shape cuz your breathing was pretty steady. :)
Thanks for testing these Camera Tracking Bots. Very funny moderation outdoors :). You have now a new follower. Stay healthy !
Awesome video, it's great to find someone who just gets on with the video.
I love this guy's honesty
Best auto tracker review EVER!! Thanks so much. I have been looking into auto trackers for some time now and finally found a review that is spot on. Thanks very kindly for the honest straight up info. I only film outdoors and it looks like the Pixio is the one for me - not a big fan of having to set up the 3 beacons every time I move areas but now I know honestly why I shouldn't buy the other ones. Cheers and many thanks!
I totally agree, anything that connects to an app grinds my gears!
Great review of the "follow me" camera. I have always wanted one and almost went with the Soloshot. I think the Pixio seems to work the best and pan the smoothest. Congrats winners!
Thank you SOOOOOO much, best camera review I have ever seen 5 star
I've ordered obsbot me for use with my iphone. Great to see there are bigger, stronger followers to use with my Canon 5d2.
What a great review! It was not only fun to watch but very useful aswell. Loved it! Regards from Norway.
I actually liked the DJI the most. It was the smoothest, plus you get the added benefit of it being a gimble. Also, you clued me into using the phone on top of a camera foe tracking. Don't know why I didn't think of this myself yet. Much thanks!
I have been looking for this kind of video for the longest time. You just answer all my questions to each of these cameras. I’m in the market for a camera for my son’s soccer matches. Thanks for this great video. I just subscribed to your channel
My pleasure!
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I have a Ronin SC and don't care for the phone app stuff either :/
Thought you would have a string attached- I watched your vid on sliders & your 'MacGyver' set up. Excellent 👍
PS. Dont run on polished marble floors with socks, its extremely dangerous!! LOL
Perfect timing for this video.
I never knew these things existed. Pretty cool! I don't need one, but a couple people out there will enjoy them! Thanks Markus.
I realized you did a lot of exercises shooting this video! Thanks for the effort! Nice reviews!
Nice over view, there are a lot of flakey trackers and gimbles that can track; often not well. The Ronin does it not require that wireless receiver in order to track?
LOL I love you Markus! Especially when you are frustrated with the Solo Shot! Lol
Always nice vids , illumination setup will be a good next video
this is really great comparison, many thanks Markus!
"im definitely giving this one away 😠"😂
You had great light for this video, the sky in the background was beautiful and the light was bright but soft and diffused by the clouds, very nice. It looked Awesome.
Are you in Scottsdale,AZ?
as always what I love about your videos is that, you focus the core functionality. The usability of a product. Yet another fantastic video (actually all your videos) LOL
Edit: btw, what happens if there are 2 people. I mean the face detect ones. Of course the other ones are following those provided sensors.
The best part of this video is watching you working out :) BTW The new Ronin doesn't use a Phone
I was excited about the DJI Ronin S3 and the mini 4 pro drone having some really cool tracking features but they're all still very mediocre. It's a lot of fun under the right circumstances but not enough to make me keep the purchase yet. 3 years after this video and still not too excited...
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Another fun and informative photo gadget video - thank you Markus! I was just starting to look into these sorts of things for some video I wanted to shoot so your timing was perfect!
This is super interesting. What camera would you recommend for someone just starting out?
It’s been a while since I’ve seen the solo shot but if I remember correctly there is a module you can get that will make it work indoors. After looking at the footage from the solo shot I’m glad I never pulled the trigger on it. Thanks for keeping up the interesting content that is refreshingly different.
I really need a pixio or soloshot so I can get film at tournaments for college coaches
Thanks! Wish You all the best
amazing video, so I can buy 2x jigabot’s for a wide angle and a telephoto angle lens, and wear one set of trackers?
Great watching you run around! 😁 Thank you!
Bro I liked this because you PUT IN WORK!!! which is very much appreciated!!!
will now there is the lidar tracking with dji pro gimball, I think it is the best you can get, it can track you in all axis and change focus too also it works in al lighting conditions
good luck guys,,and thank you markus for giving your cool stuff away and making these videos bro...really cool !
🤣 You make my day ! You are so honest and you tell things directly what you think 😃 You just keep running =) Good energy you have !
Mahalo Markus for sharing your knowledge. Love the no nonsense approach.
I'm partial to the gimbal because I don't own a gimbal. That pixio might do a better job with a newer sony aps-c for focus. Darn panasonic doesn't like to keep sharp focus on a moving subject.
Hey Mark, what could you recommend for our church. We do a Facebook live on when we have a guest speaker. I saw a video a while back that showed a camera on a tripod that followed the speaker around when he would walk around a little bit. We would really appreciate if you could help with what would work for us and where to buy it. Thanks
I enjoyed the cell phone app hate but enjoyed the beautiful desert colors even more. I’ve only been there once myself.
Dude, your house is insane
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Thank you Professor! I have learned so much from you! Thank you for giving me a pretty sweet career!
Thanks for this review I am going to purchase all of them
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These devices can be very useful. I love the Active Track built into the DJI Pocket. The original Pocket had excellent tracking, and the new Pocket 2 is said to have improved upon it. It makes an excellent relatively affordable alternative to these devices and doesn’t require infra red dots, hidden triangulation devices, or GPS. It does use facial recognition, but seems to very clever at following a subject. It is small and lightweight, and recommendable for many people.
Ty, perusing comments for this type of info...cheers...
Very good presentation, I had no idea these things existed. Thanks for showing.
Is that sending unit for the tracker that you hate… is it waterproof?
Foolish me watched some other videos first and missed the giveaway by a few hours. ;) Still some interesting tracking options. The Soloshot3 with a decent quality video phone like the Xperia1 II with it's hybrid ToF & phase detect autofocus would make a pretty killer tracking combo .
Thank you for the education. I am looking for something to use inside mostly and occasionally outside to video waterpolo players in a pool. So action cam that can follow. Any maker doing this?
Thank you for bringing a no nonsence, affordable path to all aspectd of personal video composition. Great videos, excellent presentation; above all your generosity in sharing your abundant knowledge.
Thank you
You have a good since of humor and I loved the sharing 😀
Hello Markus,
I wonder if it is possible to mount the Camera Auto-Rotating Trackers on camera slider...
if it would work if both the object and the camera were moving at the same time.
Does the PIXIO require that you setup those three satellites transmitters? Center, Left, and Right?
Nice audio. What mic did you use
This is why this guy is my idol...
Wow 💥👍Thank you for this video. I'm from Germany and following you since some few days. I am searching for sth. to realize livemusicbriadcasting alone from my home studio as guitarplayer and singer.
I was already thinking about how to realize, that the Webcam or other camera can follow me, when I change the position. The Sony pixio seems to be a pretty good idea 💡 👍. I like your videos. You have nice sense of humor and innovating ideas. 👍👌. Thank you.
First time on your channel. Your rant about apps made me giggle.. I have that bias too. Being an unfit old guy, and even though I can barely use a camera, I think I will get one of those just for the exercise you get trying to lose it...liked and subbed. Greetz from France.
i got to say i've watch few of your video ,and you been a great help/advises im looking for to watch other from you . so here some freestuff from me to you a big THANK YOU VERY MUTCH !
I can see the benefit of the Pixio and Soloshot for arena sports etc, but I was most impressed by the DJI Ronin SC, I can imagine for an indoor setup or studio it would be really effective! Very smooth too.
Awesome video! We need more videos like this! There is unfortunately not video reviewing auto trackers maybe because the tech isn't there?
Looking for auto tracking cam to video my dog & I while training.... you didnt review the Pivo. Interested in that one, have you checked it out it's meant to be really good at tracking... dogs horses etc
Thank you so much for all the infos and the runs 🌞