Pivo Pod Red Review: Hands-free Cameraman That Tracks ...

[Nelia Mcnicholas]

There is likewise a $109 Pivo Pod Red that features a slightly less effective motor and has a 10-second full rotation speed and 3 rotation speeds. Pivo Pod Silver design, The Pivo Pod Silver has a lovely matte-black finish, with a slim silver ring that hugs the upper center of the system just under the motorized install.

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

There is likewise a bubble level on the top of the system to assist you get perfectly level and aligned shots. This particularly can be found in useful when shooting outdoors on various surface areas that might not be level. The adjust mount on the top of the unit works to perfection and permits you to strongly put your phone in the unit and tighten it into place with the twist of a knob.

It has several buttons for altering the motor direction and speed, image capture, zoom, and stopping briefly the motor. Sadly, there's no power button. (Image credit: Future)The Pivo Pod Silver includes a micro-USB port for charging the system; which is a rather antiquated choice in this day and age. A circular light at the center of the system turns blue when the button is pushed and connected to your phone through Bluetooth and red when detached or charging.

It also indicates that if you set up the Pivo where you can walk around the unit, it will follow you around as your phone movies. It's an actually nice effect you have to pursue yourself. The Pivo Pod Silver setup is very quick thanks to its Bluetooth connection.

Once you're linked, you will observe that the software will begin tracking your face and the motor on the system will match your motions. Pivo Pod Silver Software The Pivo Pod Silver's software application is actually the star of the entire experience. The AI Tracking and autofocus capability are excellent and competing lots of DSLR video cameras.