ENLAPS Tikee MINI - An AMAZING Long-Term Timelapse Camera

[@MattiaBicchi]

I have been waiting for a camera like that for years.

[@andrewlister5811]

Thanks for the video. Am I able to watch the camera live online continuously or are there restrictions? Also, do I need to have a subscription to be able to get images at 4G? It looks like there will be a watermark on the image unless I get a subscription as well. Thats a shame. Thanks in advance

[@MattiaBicchi]

Hi! The live feature is limited to 60s per session, it can’t be continuously. Yes you need a subscription to download the 4K timelapse, but you can download the images directly and edit them with any software and keep the 4K resolution with the free version.

[@ALECDRAY]

How do you preview the image without wifi? I got one and realised this is basic feature is lacking

[@MattiaBicchi]

Yes, unfortunately you need to have a connection to see the preview, before was going through the Bluetooth, but they change it a couple of years ago I think.. hopefully they will change it.

[@takeone22]

Thank you for the quick video. I must say that it's a bit disappointing to know that this model also has barrel distortion when you tilt it down. That was the main reason I didn't buy the Tikee 3 PRO+. In my country, before they start building, they dig very deep for the foundation and underground parking lot, so I must point the camera down. Also, what if I want to place the camera at a high angle? At the moment, I use the BIXION 4G intervalometer with a full-frame camera (Canon 6D + Samyang 16mm), and the price is about the same for the "Pack Tikee mini + solar panel." Let's not forget the obvious: my footage is ten times better quality. So, I can't really see the advantage of the Tikee mini compared to my setup.

[@MattiaBicchi]

Thank you, I am happy you enjoyed the video! Yes, the image quality is not as good as a DSLR or a mirrorless. Hopefully, one day it will be at the same level, but the sensor size is a limitation atm.. and yes, the distortion is a bit annoyng at first, but it can be mostly fixed inside program like Davinci or similar.. In my opinion, the advantage of the tikee compared to products like the one you have, (Which is a great product and great quality) is that you get a complete system without the need to do any DIY. For comanies that want to buy an easy-to-use, good quality and remote controlled camera that need almost no mantaince, I believe, this is the best option out there. But I also understand that for photographer like your self that wants the best quality possible this system can be a limitation.

[@saydac]

How do you change the battery if you need more than 4 months? A la hora de decidir entre la pro y la mini, cuales son las diferencias más importantes? Gracias

[@MattiaBicchi]

No se cambia la batería, puedes conectar un panel solar de Enlaps o enchufarla a la electricidad con un adaptador impermeable o vía usb-c (no impermeable), si necesita usarla por más de 4 meses. La diferencias son: - 1 lente con 120 grados en lugar de 220 grados de la 3Pro + que tiene 2 lentes - Sin panel solar incorporado - Sensor de luminosidad - Sensor nuevo con mejor calidad en las condiciones de oscuridad. - Precio €799 + IVA (Tikee3Pro + €1500 + IVA)

[@wouterbmx072]

Way too niche for me, but looks like a nice piece of gear. For an amateur like me, too much money for a very specific use :)

[@MattiaBicchi]

Totally agree, It is indeed a niche market :) But I think, if you are an amateur and want to document the construction of your house or something just for you, this could be an option at an affordable price and super simple to use.

[@looptimelapse]

both tikee & tikee mini way too expensive

[@MattiaBicchi]

Why do you think are too expensive? Compared to Brinno?

[@Yazan-p9v]

Maybe you want to talk about the ridiculous pricing for their subs? And that you have to pay about 60 euros a month to unlock the 4k quality and if you don't pay that amount you will end up with a shitty 1080p image quality? Let's not talk about the terrific software that they have, what a failure my grandpa could've built a better one. It's absolutely the biggest scam I've encountered! So please next time do your research well before promoting the camera and talking about the pros and completely ignoring the cons, seriously!!

[@MattiaBicchi]

Sorry you feel this way, I really like the camera and the Enlaps system, I’ve being using it for construction timelapse jobs for more than 4 years and never had issues, the subscription is reasonable compared with the competition. Not sure why you don’t like the software, it is pretty easy to use and works very well.