The Cinetics Lynx 3-Axis Motorized Slider lets you create dynamic video and time-lapse photography sequences with fluid and precise motorized slides, pans, and tilts. It supports cameras and lenses up to five pounds during vertical lifts, and it features three modes: video, time-lapse, and stop motion. Riding on the rugged yet lightweight carbon fiber rails, you can set it up as a 24' slider or use the included extensions to create a 48" slider with a sliding range of up to 42.8". The 24" length is ideal for video and time-lapse photography usage. The extended 48" length excels at time-lapse, but it can also be used for video work with careful attention to the seam between rails. The extension rails are conveniently stored in the back of the slider case.
The pan and tilt motors permit 360° rotation, though tilt will be dependent on the size of the lens mounted on your camera. The powerful motors can drive the slider at up to 2"/second along the carbon fiber rails and move pan and tilt functions up to 20°/second. The system can be controlled by an optional controller or using an available app. The slider fits into a padded carry case for storage and transportation.
Cinetics Lynx 3-Axis Motorized Slider
- Three-Axis Motorized Slider
- 11-Pound Horizontal Load Capacity
- 5-Pound Vertical Load Capacity
- Video, Time-Lapse, and Stop-Motion Modes
Cinetics Lynx Motorized Camera Slider Kit Overview
- 1Description
- 2Components
- 3Control
- 4Slider Motor
- 5Pan/Tilt Motor
- 6Materials
- 7Range of Motion
- 8Digital Stepper Motors
Cinetics Lynx Motorized Camera Slider Kit Specs
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Cinetics Lynx Motorized Camera Slider Kit Reviews
Expect no support or warranty
This company has to be out of business. My product is faulty and there is no support from Cinetics in anyway. Not even responses to calls or emails. Buying this product is high risk, especially if it comes faulty like mine did.
Nice build and smooth 3 axis movement, but needs improvement
The Lynx has the potential of being 5 stars, but there are improvements that need to be made. The positives are smooth 3 axis moves and build quality. I've had the slider since September 2021 and the times I've used it with AC power it has worked flawlessly. I emphasis AC power. I have discovered that the internal battery will no longer hold a charge and the AC adaptor doesn't seem to be charging as the green light will not remain on. Having tried using it with 3 different types of batteries none seemed to work well. This leads to customer support, which I'm still trying to understand. I have sent emails and called and replies are few and far between. I think this is a one man operation to handle customer support which is Justin. If the battery situation can be resolved this can be a 5 star item, but until then....long ac cords might be needed in remote locations! I'll add that the cables that operate the 3-axis moves could be better designed. The risk of them running along with the slider and getting caught can be an issue.
Great Rig but ...
It is an outstanding rig that I has been on my wish list for some time. I am a wedding photographer and a sports photographer and I use this rig as a method to give the bride a different perspective on the wedding. It is a little cumbersome and sometimes hard to put together at a wedding venue but it’s worth the trouble. He works very well with my canon 1DX Mark II.
Well worth it
If you do not need the follow focus feature then this slider is well worth it. I have used it for interviews and time lapse. Did exactly what I wanted.
Decent but don't expect solid phone support
This is a decent slider system (note that I did not use it with the extensions so I can't comment on some issues others have had). I like the UI on the controller and all that seems to work well and fast. The phone support is where it falls apart. Often the app would continuously display the same prompt in a loop or send the slider to one side where you'd have to remove power to reset it. The feature set that does work with the app is quite limited as well.
Nicely Made, Works Very Well, Quality Components
I bought my Cinetics Lynx 3-Axis Motorized Slider primarily for real-time video to act as an automated cameraman; and secondarily for timelapse video. Ive used it now on three shoots and on the last one also found a third purpose: The Slider motor can work as a handy turntable for close-up small product shots. Other reviewers have commented on the lack of good documentation, particularly for initial setup, and I echo that. But if you are the patient and mechanical sort you will figure it out, and likely be pleased with the units overall performance as I am. I found its standard 24 length too short for the video work I do, so I ordered the optional 36 rails and they now extend the system to the perfect length. Video shoots so far have been with Nikon 810 and 850 DSLR cameras and lenses mounted. The slide, pan and tilt moves executed by the unit have been smooth and even. The controller display and firmware 1.1 looks and operates like it was programmed in 1992, but such is the nature of commercial-grade automation. It is not made to be smartphone-pretty, but it does work and performs all of its tasks well. What I like: The quality of the components. All of the pieces and parts of the system are well made and sourced from good quality materials. The overall design is ingenious and the system performs its tasks flawlessly. Hence my 5-star rating. What could be better: The documentation, as mentioned over and over in these reviews. And, there should be one storage bag to keep all of the components together. As it is now, you wind up with 2 bags, one for the pan/tilt motor, and another one that, along with more bags inside, holds everything else. On the controller, you can save only three (3) move routines. And once saved, you cant edit them. To make just a slight change to a routine, you must go back and re-program the entire routine from scratch. I recommend the system so long as you understand that it is a bit wonky in its construct and does take patience to set up and learn to operate properly early on. But once you get the hang of it, youll have a very fine 3-axis slider system made of good materials that should last for years to come. Im on the lookout now for a second one...
Cinetics out of business?
Bad phone number. No answer. No app. No instructions. No service.
Great potential, but ultimately another letdown
I've been looking for a good motorized system and started with the $350 GVM model. The controller box didn't work on the very first shoot I brought it to so I looked for a step up. I saw this at a great deal on B&H and decided to give it a try. The thing is built well overall - but where it counts, it has a few corners cut. Firstly, the main issue I had was with the control box. You'd think with the premium, noise-isolated motors would come a premium controller box, but unfortunately it's cheap and buggy. It's lightweight plastic and the screen is awful. Bad viewing angles, low contrast and backlight brightness, and worst of all it gets terrible burn in from the first setup that can only be fixed by restarting the slider. Next, it's not that smooth. I'm unable to use a lot of what I shot on this for my first couple projects with it because it's bumpy. I believe this is due to poor motor calibration or bearing quality in the slider motor as the carbon fiber rods are super smooth. Pan and tilt motors are mostly smooth and accurate, but even when properly balanced will misalign during a programmed move and you have to reprogram or restart the slider. They definitely aren't perfect nor are they suitable for VFX or work requiring precision repeatability. Lastly, the extension tubes are great on paper. Who doesn't like the idea of packing away a 48" slider in a backpack or carry-on? However, it's poorly executed. When the extension rails are attached, there is a significant bump in the middle of the slide as they do not perfectly align. You could try to sand or buff them to be smooth, but as I am returning the slider to be safe, I didn't want to damage it to test that theory. Overall, this is a product that is under-engineered. Perhaps what I'm looking for doesn't exist at sub-Edelkrone prices. This would probably do fine for timelapses, but if you're looking for something to use as an unmanned second camera support, I'd recommend saving up for something nicer.
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