A fresh new device called the Swivl mobile accessory recently made an appearance in tech terrain. The gadget is basically a sensor enabled and motorized base which comes accompanied by a paired marker.
The device is a video recording accessory in which users have to place their iPhone or Flip camera to shoot themselves and others without dealing with the hassle of holding the phone or camera or even asking someone to do the same. The accessory has to be placed anywhere in the room and it will tilt, rotate and move its head to wherever the marker is.
Users who like to shoot videos of themselves or conduct video blogging, popularly known as vlogging, should find this device beneficial as it records them automatically, wirelessly and more importantly, keeps it all hands-free. Owners will have to attach the accompanying marker to themselves or to the person or animal they want to have captured. As its name suggests, the Swivl will then swivel according to wherever the marker is and then shoot content on the iPhone or the camera placed in it.
Previously called the Satarii Star motion tracking iPhone dock, the sensor connection in this device allows its base to track the marker and keeps users in the camera’s field of view. For those living alone or peopl who love to shoot home videos and don’t always find a willing companion-cum-cameraperson, this accessory seems to be a useful option. Additionally, users don’t have to worry about shooting blurry videos as the dock rests at one place and does not shake like a hand-held camera.
The Swivl mobile accessory priced at $159.99 (approx. Rs. 7,997) is set to start shipping in the U.S. early next year. However, it can be registered or reserved for purchase online at swivl.com/reserve.
