Alpine Labs have returned to Kickstarter for the launch of the Radian 2 their second-generation motion time-lapse device. The original Radian enabled users to create still, panning, and tilting shots. The Radian 2 adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity so users can control camera settings from iOS and Android devices on the fly as well as a linear adapter to use both the original Radian and Radian 2 for linear motion. After connecting an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth to the Radian 2, the USB connection from the Radian 2 to the camera passes commands to the camera to enable users to adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings without touching the camera or the device. The platform is modular and enables you to add Radians as your ambition (and budget) grows – you can now program up to three synchronized Radians at once to seamlessly combine panning, tilting and sliding. If the stretch goal for the Kickstarter campaign is reached, Alpine Labs aims to add functionality to the app that allow you to compile a preview of the time-lapse on your phone as the lapse is being shot. The company plans to deliver all Kickstarter units during October 2015.

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Alpine Labs Returns to KickStarter with Latest Wireless Time Lapse Device

Still, panning, tilting and sliding - Radian 2 brings wireless motion time lapse to everyone

San Diego, May 7 2015 – Alpine Labs has returned to KickStarter for the launch of its second-generation motion time lapse device. The Radian 2 enables Bluetooth® wireless control of your camera from iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

The original Radian enabled users to create still, panning, and tilting shots. The Radian 2 adds Bluetooth wireless connectivity so users can control camera settings from iOS and Android devices on the fly as well as a linear adaptor to use both the original Radian and Radian 2 for linear motion.

After connecting an iOS or Android device via Bluetooth to the Radian 2, the USB connection from the Radian 2 to the camera passes commands to the camera to enable users to adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings without touching the camera or the device.

In addition, the Radian 2 can access the camera’s memory card and send image thumbnails straight to your phone or tablet. If the thumbnails are not perfect, camera settings can be adjusted to address the situation. This is particularly useful during long time lapses in changing light conditions.

The platform is modular and enables you to add Radians as your ambition (and budget) grows – you can now program up to three synchronized Radians at once to seamlessly combine panning, tilting and sliding.

If the stretch goal for the KickStarter campaign is reached, Alpine Labs aims to add functionality to the app that allow you to compile a preview of the time lapse on your phone as the lapse is being shot.

“Everyone on the team is excited about the functionality that Radian 2 will give photographers interested in time-lapse photography,” said Greg Horvath, president of Alpine Labs. “We have worked really hard to make motion time lapse photography accessible to anyone with a camera. Radian 2 makes a big jump in this direction while also adding unprecedented creative control for a time lapse device.

The company plans to deliver all KickStarter units during October 2015 and has a history of successfully delivering on two previous Kickstarter campaigns - the original Radian and Michron (a stationary time lapse device)

Radian and Michron have been used by BBC Earth photographers in a number of wildlife documentaries and short films as well as by renowned photographer Colin Delehanty while filming for Project Yosemite.

Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alpinelabs/radian-2-bluetooth-time-lapse-motion-and-camera-co  to visit the campaign page, or to find out more about Alpine Labs, visit http://alpinelaboratories.com/

Notes: Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG

About Alpine Labs

Alpine Labs was formed to make time-lapse photography accessible to photographers of all levels. Following a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, the Alpine Labs team of photography-loving engineers released the Radian motion time-lapse device. In 2014, Alpine Labs merged with fellow-Kickstarter success story Vivo Labs, bringing the Michron time-lapse device under the same roof. These devices allow photographers to take stunning stationary and motion time-lapses with their DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and also has an office in Boulder Colorado. All products and software are designed in the USA. Radian is made in China and Michron is made in the USA.

To find out more about Alpine Labs, visit http://alpinelaboratories.com/

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