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expirediconian | Staff posted May 05, 2023 08:02 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted May 05, 2023 08:02 PM

Matterport Axis Motorized Smartphone Mount w/1 Year Starter Sub & $100 Adorama Gift Cert $124 + free s/h

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May 06, 2023 03:11 AM
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ScamdogMay 06, 2023 03:11 AM
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Don't buy this. Don't accept one for free. The Axis is ungodly slow, and a royal pain to use. It also doesn't work with anything but the Matterport app.

Source: I've been a professional Matterport photographer for six years, and bought one when they came out. Returned it the next day.
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May 06, 2023 03:51 AM
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DisturbedAleMay 06, 2023 03:51 AM
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Quote from Scamdog :
Don't buy this. Don't accept one for free. The Axis is ungodly slow, and a royal pain to use. It also doesn't work with anything but the Matterport app.

Source: I've been a professional Matterport photographer for six years, and bought one when they came out. Returned it the next day.
I've seen Matterport tours of homes, etc, they were great. What's a good alternative?
May 06, 2023 03:52 AM
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ScamdogMay 06, 2023 03:52 AM
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Quote from DisturbedAle :
I've seen Matterport tours of homes, etc, they were great. What's a good alternative?
Matterport tours themselves are very impressive. Buy a used Pro2 camera from Adorama, or a compatible 360 camera. It will be light years faster than the axis.
May 06, 2023 04:05 AM
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PaulP1797May 06, 2023 04:05 AM
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Quote from Scamdog :
Don't buy this. Don't accept one for free. The Axis is ungodly slow, and a royal pain to use. It also doesn't work with anything but the Matterport app.

Source: I've been a professional Matterport photographer for six years, and bought one when they came out. Returned it the next day.
It's a matterport device. Why wouldn't it work with anything but the matterport app?
May 06, 2023 05:03 AM
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jbl001May 06, 2023 05:03 AM
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Quote from Scamdog :
Matterport tours themselves are very impressive. Buy a used Pro2 camera from Adorama, or a compatible 360 camera. It will be light years faster than the axis.
If you scan in 'Simple' mode (don't adjust the angle to get full ceiling and floor) rather than 'Complete' mode, it is essentially as fast as the Pro2 camera and negligibly slower than a 3D camera.

This is a decent deal even if you throw the Axis in the trash. The $124 is roughly the cost of the included hosting plan and it comes with $100 gift card and a tripod.
May 06, 2023 03:00 PM
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PacoChedMay 06, 2023 03:00 PM
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Quote from jbl001 :
If you scan in 'Simple' mode (don't adjust the angle to get full ceiling and floor) rather than 'Complete' mode, it is essentially as fast as the Pro2 camera and negligibly slower than a 3D camera.

This is a decent deal even if you throw the Axis in the trash. The $124 is roughly the cost of the included hosting plan and it comes with $100 gift card and a tripod.
Not negligibly slower--orders of magnitude slower. A 360 camera can take a shot in <1 second compared to 30ish seconds per shot with this or a Pro2. When you're shooting an entire house, that extra 29 seconds x 50-70 shots really adds up.
May 10, 2023 05:02 PM
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xxswishxxMay 10, 2023 05:02 PM
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What is this for? Like... What's wrong with holding your phone and turning around?
Honest question! I just don't get it. Frown

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May 11, 2023 03:15 AM
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MaloneballzzMay 11, 2023 03:15 AM
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Yea these are terrible. Your phone will overheat, you need to do multiple scans in the same spot. Not worth it.
May 12, 2023 10:45 PM
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XBeatzXMay 12, 2023 10:45 PM
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Just an FYI, our Bundle arrived without the 12-Month Starter Bundle code. Has turned into a hassle of back-and-forths with Mettaport and Adorama. Apparantly you should receive something that resembles a Credit Card with the 12-Month Bar Code on it. Adorama has been responsive, so hopefully they will come through...

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