Veo3 vs XbotGo Chameleon (Waltham HS Boys JV Soccer at Bedford, 2. half, Sep. 13, 2024)

[@narmen1984]

Keep us posted on if/when you get a replacement and if it's any better. This looks SO promising, but disappointing to hear about build quality issues. I can't afford a Veo so am looking for affordable options. This is about it in terms of affordability. Tried the dji3 but it needs so much manual input my family doesn't use it.

[@narmen1984]

Would also be great to see the xbotgo at 23' (if you get a new one) though I know that's risky having your phone so high up in the air!

[@medialex78]

I do not think so. Just put in in a protective (waterproof) case, clamp it properly and everything should be fine. Personally I would use an older phone or a second-hand one, anyway.

[@JohnathanThompson-u3q]

Is the live feature recorded within the app or some other streaming platform?

[@4people4continents]

The XbotGo can live stream for free through their platform, although I haven't tried it recently. Separately from that, you can choose to record the game to your phone (which is what I did for this recording).

[@khekdengmanivanh3230]

I just got my chameleon and tried it for the first time. Are you zooming in and out yourself or is there some setting in the xbotgo software that does that?

[@4people4continents]

There is a setting on the recording screen itself (slightly hard to see "..." icon) that allows you to turn auto zoom on/off

[@IanB22]

What were you're settings on xbotgo? looks like the tripod might have had some stability issues (or the phone doesn't have stability built-in).... just asking. I have chameleon and we are all trying to get the best settings to hopefully get it to work!

[@4people4continents]

Sadly, the shaky video was most likely due to the Chameleon already coming apart. It broke at the base the next time I tried to use it. Not sure about settings, I am still waiting to get it replaced.

[@IanB22]

@@4people4continents wowwww - so sorry! Yeah the design for ‘screwing’ the base to a tripod or quick connect is extremely fragile….now I am much more worried about mine :( so sorry that happened

[@2kplaysroblox135]

Would you recommend this product? I don’t have family or anyone to record my games so would it be good for self use I guess

[@4people4continents]

I would not recommend it, at least not right now. The tracking is hit or miss, but may improve with newer app versions. More concerning is the durability of the unit itself. Mine broke apart at the base the second time I used it, and while the company has described this as being a few bad units, the amount of people posting about the same problem on the unofficial Facebook user group suggests that the problem is more pervasive. Support has also been non-existing, over two weeks after I reported my unit as being broken, I have yet to receive any response (other than an automatic, delayed email acknowledgement).

[@andrewmurraytv]

The Xbotgo is an AI camera also? Or you are moving that manually?

[@4people4continents]

It is a tracking device that uses your phone to record. You mount your phone in it, and the device follows the ball as best it can: xbotgo.com/products/xbotgo-chameleon-ai-powered-4k-sports-camera-system-phone-mount

[@medialex78]

The Xbogo app controls all movements.