SOONPHO M6 - Motorized Camera Head (Review)

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❏ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Build Quality & Features
02:46 360 Degrees
02:57 Pan & Tilt
03:15 Weight Capacity
03:29 Other Features
03:53 How To Use It
04:37 Manual Mode
05:41 Tracking Mode
07:01 A&B Presets
07:52 Pros - Easy To Use
08:01 Pros - Ready Tracking Mode
08:32 Cons - 1 Person
08:54 Cons - No Pan Tilt While Tracking
09:21 Cons - Need Good Light
10:16 Cons - Only 1 Type Of Movement
10:34 Conclusion
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[@hari_fyi]

Thank you letting me know that such a product exists. Much appreciated 😌👍

[@RandomTeq]

Thank you so much for tuning in! Much appreciated.

[@mrwayne8018]

I just got it and I’m going to return it… unless they release a firmware update including tilt in tracking mode… it doesn’t make sense if it’s not able to do it… and definitely something they can solve with an update

[@RandomTeq]

It's definitely a missed opportunity!

[@trouble2732]

Can you make it turn left and right on a loop? Just to bring my stream to life more. Or is there something cheaper for something that simple?

[@RandomTeq]

No, you have to continuously press a button to make it happen. You can't program it to do that on its own.

[@davefineline]

Hi. Thanks for the vid. Do you happen to know what cable connects the unit to my camera. The standard shutter release with my canon R5 is too small in the jack.

[@RandomTeq]

Hi Dave, it's a 3.5 mm jack. Here's a link to the 3.5mm Canon R5 cable. amzn.to/3LnYYeq (UK) amzn.to/46ad7oQ (US) Please let me know how it goes.

[@ruyeiro]

Hi... The A B mode is able to loop repeatedly? Very interesting product and video, thanks

[@RandomTeq]

Yes, for as long as the device is on. Sometimes, you do lose the position. It just wipes itself.

[@martinebbesen4478]

is it possible to but zoom with it? either with a shotter cable or without? if yes, how to do it

[@RandomTeq]

On the remote, there's only one button dedicated for shutter, so I doubt that it can be done.

[@omzlad123]

Hey, would those vertical brackets be for mounting the Camera Head onto a wall? if not how would you suggest i mount my camera and camera head onto a wall? Thankss

[@RandomTeq]

The vertical bracket is for mounting the camera on the head vertically (ticktok, short and so on...).

[@carlthehipsterprepper4506]

I was thinking of using it in a elevated position in the manual mode. Does the remote have at least a 25 foot range? Would the remote work in a position directly underneath the gimble? Thank you so much for the informative video.

[@RandomTeq]

Hey Carl, thanks for tuning in. The answer is yes for both questions, I have tested it from a range of 30 feet+ and it worked as it should. As for the obstacle question, I have tested inside my steel office drawer, and it worked again exactly as intended. The remote doesn't use the traditional IR blaster found in TV remotes and instead uses a technology similar to wireless mouse dongle. Hope this helps.

[@carlthehipsterprepper4506]

@@RandomTeq thank you for the quick answer. This gimble will make it easier to record youth sports games for my son. I can use the remote to get the perfect elevation angle of the camera when my tripod is extended to 25 ft in height. (I manually turn the camera from tripod when elevated.)

[@RandomTeq]

That's a careful father who cares about raising a good health, son! I wish you both the best.

[@Battlem0nk]

avoid tip over with big lenses by using rail brackets and/or gimbal to center the mass.

[@RandomTeq]

I used a large quick release plate to offset the center of the weight and it works. It's only when you tilt the camera forward that it tends to tip over.

[@RandomTeq]

Thanks for the engagement btw, highly appreciated!

[@user-cm5rk7cj2t]

Can you loop A & B programed moves?

[@RandomTeq]

No.

[@elbagre71]

Thanks for the video. Can it be programmed to rotate every certain number of degrees, so that just by pressing a button on the control it rotates the number of degrees that I programmed for it? thank you.

[@RandomTeq]

No, the closest thing you can do to what you described is to use the A button and B button to turn a predetermined angle.

[@elbagre71]

Thanks a lot!

[@RandomTeq]

Pleasure 😀

[@SaurabhShukla_22]

can i used it for astrophotography star tracker? what is the maximum and minimum speed of rotation?

[@RandomTeq]

It's doable, but not ideal. It moves about 3 to 4 mm per button press.

[@chippatents]

how do you lock in the channel between the remote and base?

[@RandomTeq]

Can't lock. You have to search manually.

[@chippatents]

@@RandomTeq when i use the up and down buttons to move the base, it changes the channel connection between the base and remote

[@RandomTeq]

Got you, flick the switch to the up position, check the channel number on the device, and match it with the remote, if says 1 on the device for example, click up or down on the remote, once they're both on the same channel, the "select channel" in red text, will turn into coordinates that matches the coordinate on the device,. If that doesn't work, DM on Instagram, and I will send you a video of a quick demo.

[@xonx209]

What is the next step up from this?

[@RandomTeq]

Didn't get your question. If you mean the next best thing from the company, there isn't. They have a step down from it, and they call it M4.

[@geekspeakaustralia]

Great work! Wondering how far the remote works? Have you tested the distance?

[@RandomTeq]

Measured it at 12 meters or 40 feet with no obstacles, it could be longer as this is the max I could test at my place.

[@geekspeakaustralia]

@@RandomTeq thanks very much!

[@RandomTeq]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it 🙏

[@mikeCavalle]

would you reccoment it for fine tuning of a spotting scope?

[@RandomTeq]

I doubt it. With the camera on my desk, it takes me a few clicks to get it right. Plus, it seems that the tooth on the gears is too big for precise movements.

[@spiderwayne]

What's the distance for tracking?

[@RandomTeq]

It doesn't say anywhere in the manual, but from experience, it's about 6 meters or 19 feet. This is the distance I tested, but judging the responsiveness and how quick it detects the face, I'd say probably a little more than that.

[@spiderwayne]

Thanks @@RandomTeq

[@RandomTeq]

Welcome! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@Mike-wl1hd]

Hallo und nette Grüße, bei Fernbedienung der kamera mit App, ruckelt der Soopho. Auch nach kanalwechsel. Können sie einen Tipp geben? Lieben dank!!

[@RandomTeq]

In welche Richtung ruckelt es? horizontal oder vertikal? Meiner hat einen kleinen Ruck, wenn er beim vertikalen Bewegen das Ende erreicht. Dies scheint eher ein mechanisches Problem als ein Softwareproblem zu sein. (Google Translate)

[@Mike-wl1hd]

@@RandomTeq Vielen Dank für Ihre Antwort. Er ruckelt in der horizontalen, aber nur bei Fernsteuerung der kamera. Wenn ich diese deaktiviere ist das ruckeln nicht mehr da.

[@RandomTeq]

Ich sehe, Ihr Problem ist anders als meines. Wir müssen bedenken, dass die Beständigkeit dieser Produkte fraglich ist. Versuchen Sie, den Kanal sowohl auf der Fernbedienung als auch auf dem Gerät zu ändern, und sehen Sie, ob es hilft. Sie können auch überprüfen, ob die Geschwindigkeit auf 8 eingestellt ist. Wenn Sie wissen, was Sie tun, können Sie versuchen, es zu öffnen. Diese Geräte sind für die mechanische Bewegung auf Öl angewiesen. Alternativ können Sie, wenn Sie bei AliExpress gekauft haben, innerhalb von 15 Tagen nach Erhalt eine Rückerstattung beantragen und ein anderes Gerät kaufen. (Google Translate)

[@Mike-wl1hd]

@@RandomTeq Können sie evtl. sagen wie lange der Akku braucht bis er voll geladen ist. Dies wird durche dei LED leider nicht angezeigt.Sie zeigt nur Rot, kein Grün für voll...

[@RandomTeq]

Ich schätze es auf etwa 2 bis 3 Stunden. Voll aufgeladen hält es zwischen 4 und 5 Stunden (obwohl die Hersteller 8 bis 10 Stunden angeben). Ich schenke ihm nicht viel Aufmerksamkeit, da er die meiste Zeit auf meinem Schreibtisch liegt und das Aufladen kein Problem darstellt. Insgesamt bin ich mit der Akkulaufzeit zufrieden. (Google Translate)