Compact enough to fit into a small carry bag or even your coat pocket; the Syrp Genie Mini II is a portable and easy-to-use device for creating smooth panning motion time-lapses or real-time video. The Genie Mini II expands on its predecessor's features with the addition of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 support, longer video recording battery life, a faster USB Type-C connection, and 360/VR panorama support.

The Genie Mini II is designed to sit between your camera and tripod and has an internal motor that enables 360° panning motion with cameras weighing up to 8.8 pounds. Control and setup is done wirelessly using a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection and Syrp's Genie 2 App for iOS and Android devices. To accommodate experienced and beginning time-lapse shooters, the Genie 2 app provides a useful set of presets, so you can start shooting right away. Advanced users will appreciate the faster Bluetooth 4.2 connection to take advantage of more complex, custom motion control settings and multi-row panoramas to create 360/VR images.

A lithium-ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of time-lapse and six hours of smooth, continuous video panning on a single charge. A USB Type-C cable is included for recharging the battery.

2 x Genie Mini II Motion Controllers    Pan and Tilt Bracket    Perform 2- or 3-Axis Motion Shots    Mount onto Optional Slider for 3rd Axis

• Multi-row panorama mode enables shooting "gigapixel" panoramic and 360/VR images
• Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi support
• Lithium-ion battery provides 15 hours of time-lapse and 6 hours of smooth continuous panning
• USB Type-C charging cable
• Syrp Genie 2 app support
• Advanced keyframing mode: Program complex moves using the App "keyframe editor" to control each axis's path and its speed independently and precisely
• App camera control mode
• Auto-exposure support
• Time-lapse compiler support

• Supports both incremental time-lapse motion as well as smooth, continuous panning motion
• Max speed: 360° in 33 seconds
• Turntable mode enables using the Genie Mini for product photography for both stills and video
• Built-in Bluetooth connectivity for wireless setup and control using the Syrp Genie 2 app for iOS and Android devices
• App presets to help you get started with your time-lapses
• Shoot Astro time-lapse using the move-shoot-move function
• Ease in/out feature lets you ramp your movement at the beginning and end of your time-lapse or video move
• 1/4"-20 camera mounting screw with 3/8"-16 adapter included
• 3/8"-16 tripod mounting thread
• Can be combined with the Syrp Genie Mini for 2-axis motion control, the Product Turntable for interactive 360° images of objects, or the Genie II Linear for 3-axis motion control (using an optional sync cable to connect the systems)

The Genie Mini is compatible with hundreds of different cameras including DSLR, mirrorless, and video cameras using separately available link cables. The link cable connects your camera to the Genie Mini's 2.5mm camera control port. Supported camera brands include Sony, Minolta, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Kodak, and Leica. Contact the manufacturer for any specific camera support inquiries.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used with the full sized genie + genie mini to perform a pan tilt motion directly from the genie lcd control without using the app?

A: Not that I've found. If you want to do a pan + tilt, you have to use the mobile app. The full size Genie only manages itself. Think of the full size Genie as a slave to the Genie Mini(s).

Q: 2. I plan to use this for live video with audio. How much noise does this system generate? In particular, does it produce enough noise to be picked up by a studio microphone?

A: Hey Rob, can you shout us an email on Support@syrp.co.nz so we can elaborate and send you some links.

Q: 3. What cable do I need for the Nikon D850?

A: You will require the 1N link cable for your D850.

Q: 4. Can this be used for gigapixel images like what the gigapan does?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not specify the specific function of gigapixel imaging support and we're unable to confirm if this function can be achieved on the Syrp.

Q: 5. Can I buy the turntable separate from the Genie Mini II? I want to buy the turntable kit and the Pan/Tilt kit but I dont need 3x Genie Mini units.

A: Yes, the turntable is available separately as Syrp 8" Aluminum Turntable Platform (SKU: SY00250001). https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348849-REG/syrp_0025_0001_8_aluminum_turntable_platform.html

Q: 6. There are two pieces in the box; the bottom bracket and the top?

A: That is correct, this will come with 2 brackets with one being for the pan axis and the other for the tilt. You will need to use these brackets with a pair of Syrp Genie Mini Panning Motion Control Systems, B&H # SY320001. https://bhpho.to/2S9GyVs

Q: 7. Which Link Cable do I need for my D780 to record time lapse video?

A: You can use this Syrp cable that has the DC-2 style connector that the D780 uses: https://bhpho.to/381GCgl

Q: 8. Ordering this from the official website comes with 3 free cables for the camera, does this come with any? If so, how can I pick?

A: YOU CAN BUY THOSE FROM B&H ( YOU ARE GETTING ONE CABLE BECAUSE YOU ARE ALSO PAYING 60$ LESS )

Q: 9. I have a 4 pound lens on my 2 pound camera. I want a longer plate to shift the load back on my Genie 2. What is a recommended replacement plate?

A: You could attach a cheeseplate in between this plate and the camera to offset the balance. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=cheeseplate&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma

Q: 10. Have the firmware issues been resolved? I need a good rountable for 360 video filming and the amazon ones I have purchased are not cutting it. I have a syrp linear that I love. Does this system now work?

A: Syrp has addressed all issues as far as we can confirm.