This fuss-free motorized head gets our recommendation.
The unit itself is compact, and lightweight at around 350g.
It’s well built, though I wouldn’t want to expose it to inclement weather.
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Pivo says battery life is a generous 10-12 hours.
Conversely, set it to quick when making slow movements and it’s more likely to be jerky.
However, the Pivo Max has an extra trick or two up its sleeve.
So long as a subject maintains line of sight with the camera, tracking is very reliable.
Yes, the Pivo Max can be more effective that a human camera operator.
Basic self-timer modes are included, but otherwise, this is a point-and-shoot kind of experience.
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Overall, I can easily see an audience for the Pivo Max.
I used a basic light stand for my testing.
Should I buy the Pivo Max?
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This is the least fussy ‘camera operator’ ever, plus it doesn’t need feeding.
The Pivo Max should pay for itself in no time.
You want smart and straightforward AI tracking toolsYou can hardly go wrong with the Pivo Max app.
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Its subject tracking is smart and reliable.
The app is finely tuned for the tracking features, but you lose your phone’s various video modes.
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