I find my Spectrum to be extremely well built and well thought out, as was its predecessor the TB3. I can be set and ready well before most of my friends. Great effort has been made to make the controls user friendly - easy to understand. I started using my Emotimo for Timelapses where it was both easier and more reliable than my friends systems. I then started using it to take the guesswork out of large panoramas. I have since moved on to doing more nightscapes where I can integrate it with the Timelapse+ View to do Holy Grail day-to-night timelapses or make Milky Way panos. Reliability is excellent, and so is customer service. When I was trying to get my Spectrum to do something it really wasn't designed for, they were right there to help me figure it out. Very helpful. Could use a few more videos though.

I've now been running the Emotimo ST4, along with the Dana Dolly integration setup, for about two years, using it both for interviews (especially in ping-pong mode) and for time-lapse. And I keep finding more ways to put it to work. With this system, I can TRULY be the whole doc team (although I do like having others around).

First and foremost, the personal customer service, though seldom needed, has been phenomenal. My need for customer support has not been because of equipment (it is rock solid and very reliable); it has been needed to better understand the full capabilities and intricacies of the Emotimo ST4. I have been very pleased with their guidance and follow-through. There is a slight little glitch, very rare in its occurrence, where an interruption to a preprogrammed go-to button can cause a slight malfunction, but again, this is quite rare and has only exhibited itself in experimentation. I expect, though, that they'll fix it.

One thing to be aware of--I have learned that some electronic-focus lenses, though set up with gearing for focus control, will not accurately replicate the extremely accurate repeatability of the ST4. When choosing lenses, look into how repeatable the focus is with motion control. As for me, I'll be renting (eventually purchasing) a quality cine lens with full manual focus control Paired with the ST4, it will be phenomenal.

Keep up the good work, Emotimo, and make more Youtube videos!

I've been using eMotimo products since 2014 when they released the TB3 (orange), I later upgraded to the "Black" model and now to the ST4. Each upgrade just gets better and better. I primarily shoot documentaries and commercial projects. One thing that we are always short on is time! I love how fast this unit can be set up and you can be getting very impressive footage in 5 min flat. When shooting in studio we get so excited about how many possibilities there are to "turn up" the creative, the production value and the overall cool factor.

Case in point; this is some table-top & culinary food reel of work I did over the past few months since purchasing it. I combined it with some footage of chefs cooking and it really adds another dimension to these shots/reel. I'm also a big fan of the turntable.
https://vimeo.com/388101163
Even simple things like a slow pan that you think "oh, it will be easier to get that with just a tripod." Yes, you could do that but let's say you're working in macro on a 100mm lens (see blueberries shot) and your shooting over-cranked with a low shutter angle. Any bump in the movement could totally ruin the shot. Also, you can only pan so far until the focal distance is not sharp and your shot is a mess. So you Bust out the ST4 on a slider and you have super slow steady dolly in super macro...and it took less that 5 min to set up and program.

Well done guys! I can't wait to order my focus motor and whatever other fun toys you guys come up with.

If you want something that is super easy to use and is guaranteed to up your production quality the Spectrum is the way to go! The thing is so dang reliable. I've been using it for years now and you can tell they didn't go cheap with any of the material or pieces. Out of all my camera equipment its the least thing I worry about when I'm setting up for a shoot. Wether its time lapses, interviews, or just out of the box ideas this is a must have. It's worth spending a little more if you're considering one of those other cheap plastic alternatives you see on instagram. there's been times where I haven't used it for months and when I need it for a shoot it works like its brand new every time. There was one time I wanted to set it up in an unusual way and I called them up and they spent all the time I needed talking options through with me until I figured it out. They were great! The Spectrum is solid and because its so relieable I know I'll be using it for a really long time. Do yourself a favor and stop reading this and just go buy one.

I'm a DP for Nat Geo and have been using the Spectrum ST4 since it first came out. I previously owned the TB3 and WOW, the ST4 is a huge step forward. I mainly use the ST4 for timelapses, wildlife shots, some interview situations, and commercial production shots. I love the ST4's precision, quickness, ease of use, and its durability. It's a first rate device that I constantly rely on. Oh, I also love it's minimal use of cables. I've have owned and used several other systems but the ST4 is without a doubt my first choice. At first I wasn't so high on the PS4 remote, but I have to say, over time it has definitely won me over. And lastly, Emotimo's customer service is great...Brian and the gang help with whatever you need in a timely manner. It's nice to know when you need someone, the Customer Service department is there.