Pivo Pod Review: A Camera Assistant For Aspiring ... - Wired

[Johnette Atilano]

There is likewise a $109 Pivo Pod Red that includes a somewhat less powerful motor and has a 10-second complete rotation speed and 3 rotation speeds. Pivo Pod Silver design, The Pivo Pod Silver has a beautiful matte-black finish, with a slim silver ring that hugs the upper center of the system simply under the motorized install.

The Pivo Pod also features a matching remote control covered in the very same soft silicone that enables you to manage the unit. In general, the construct quality is excellent. The Pivo Pod SIlver has a 1/4 inch thread on its bottom surface area so you can link it to a tripod or a mobile phone gimbal.

There is also a bubble level on the top of the unit to assist you get perfectly level and aligned shots. This especially comes in useful when shooting outdoors on various surfaces that might not be level. The adjust mount on the top of the unit works to perfection and allows you to securely place your phone in the unit and tighten it into place with the twist of a knob.

It has numerous buttons for altering the motor direction and speed, image capture, zoom, and pausing the motor. Sadly, there's no power button. (Image credit: Future)The Pivo Pod Silver comes with a micro-USB port for charging the unit; which is a rather old option in this day and age. A circular light at the center of the unit turns blue when the button is pressed and linked to your phone by means of Bluetooth and red when detached or charging.

It also means that if you established the Pivo where you can walk the unit, it will follow you around as your phone movies. It's an actually nice impact you have to attempt for yourself. The Pivo Pod Silver setup is incredibly quick thanks to its Bluetooth connection.

As soon as you're connected, you will notice that the software application will begin tracking your face and the motor on the system will match your motions. Pivo Pod Silver Software Application The Pivo Pod Silver's software application is really the star of the entire experience. The AI Tracking and autofocus capability are exceptional and rival numerous DSLR cameras.