Meh
Endless bugs. Endless confusion. It’s a money grab.
Response from developer
Hi Neal. Thanks for sharing your perspective. I'm sorry to hear that it hasn't been a great experience so far. Pulse had some connection issues early on, but we haven't seen any known connection problems in over a year. If you'd be willing to submit a bug report through the app or send us an email we'd love to work through this and get your Pulse working properly. It's possible that you have a defective unit. Please send us an email at info@alpinelaboratories.com if you'd like to revisit this so that we can help!
Total garbage
Even after an Alpine tech set it up it fails. Of course the tech set it up for ANDROID after being told is was to be used on iPhone. Completely incompetent company. Still will not work on either of our two iPhones and Alpine is silent.
Saved my camera! Excellent accessory for astrophotography
I own a Nikon D3400 DSLR. As some may know, the only intervalometer available is an infrared point and click one. Not very useful for astrophotography. After looking everywhere online for another option I finally found the solution. The Pulse. Despite having some issues early on, it seems that Alpine Labs has come through and made a good product. I can now take astrophotography photos with multiple long exposure shots without clicking the shutter on the camera. Bluetooth connectivity is perfect, I have not had any disconnects yet. The only issue I’ve seen is occasional clipping with the onscreen text and numbers. Timelapse’s are super easy to set up and they even have preset ones you can try. I was afraid to try this out based on the reviews but I’m so glad I did!
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First time using
I bought this a few years ago...a lot happened, I moved a few times, had stuff in storage...long story short, I just got my pulse out for the first time after a crazy few years hoping to take some long exposure shots of the perseid meteor showers tonight. Just downloaded the app, and went through all the steps to connect it with no luck. The app can’t find the device. Really bummed.
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Buggy and somewhat unreliable
This set up is connected to a Canon 77D. Depending on the settings on the camera connection can be unreliable. The set up is also very specific and the unit has to be disconnected then reconnected to recognize the camera. The initial setup didn’t work and the Bluetooth connection had to be reset and deleted from the phone.
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Very Poor
I have just tried this for this first time. The Bluetooth keeps cutting out. It thinks the camera is in the wrong mode. The HDR option doesn’t work, I could go on. I tried to submit a big report, even that failed.
Shocking how this was ever released with so many bugs.
Kickstarter project and waste of my money 😡
Shocking how this was ever released with so many bugs.
Kickstarter project and waste of my money 😡
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Absolutely terrible
According to the last update, they fixed an issue that would previously prevent the pulse from showing up in the devices page. That is a lie. No matter how many times I’ve turned on my Pulse and checked to see whether or not it was connected in my phones Bluetooth settings (it’s always connected, which means the Pulse Bluetooth works, as well as my phones) it never shows up in the devices list, which means I can’t even use it. It’s worthless.
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Rank Garbage
A very dodgy product that works in whimsical ways. This company should be scrutinized for suspect business practices. The Pulse is a worthless tool that works almost never. Still can’t successfully make the Bluetooth work in 2018. Stay away from this company as you’ll be very disappointed.
Response from developer
Hi Neal. Thanks for sharing your perspective. I'm sorry to hear that it hasn't been a great experience so far. Pulse had some connection issues early on, but we haven't seen any known connection problems in over a year. If you'd be willing to submit a bug report through the app or send us an email we'd love to work through this and get your Pulse working properly. It's possible that you have a defective unit. Please send us an email at info@alpinelaboratories.com if you'd like to revisit this so that we can help!
More or less works, but very rough around the edges
It took some time to get my Pulse working, and it needs to be activated in very particular way, namely:
Turn on camera (Canon 6DMk2)
Turn on Pulse
Connect Pulse via USB
Open iOS app
Otherwise it won’t work at all. HDR doesn’t work (presents an error message) and long exposure doesn’t either (takes a shot at a shutter speed besides what I specified). Bluetooth preview image is hit or miss too. I also verified that I’m at the latest firmware :-/
I got this for time lapses, which do work though.
Turn on camera (Canon 6DMk2)
Turn on Pulse
Connect Pulse via USB
Open iOS app
Otherwise it won’t work at all. HDR doesn’t work (presents an error message) and long exposure doesn’t either (takes a shot at a shutter speed besides what I specified). Bluetooth preview image is hit or miss too. I also verified that I’m at the latest firmware :-/
I got this for time lapses, which do work though.
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Response from developer
Hey Chris. Thanks for sharing your experience so far! This sounds like your Pulse is not functioning properly. The trouble you're having with the HDR and long exposure features isn't normal and we'd love to help correct this if possible. This could be as simple as resetting your Pulse or we could decide to replace your unit. Please send us an email at info@alpinelaboratories.com so that we can begin troubleshooting! We look forward to resolving this.
First impression
Would like to see image preview with current version and also histogram and Apple Watch support.
Response from developer
Hey Dan. Pulse does provide a thumbnail image and historgram data after each picture. We don't currently offer a product with a live view or image preview though. Thanks for the feedback!
PLEASE ADD APPLE WATCH SUPPORT
Apple Watch support would be incredible.
Could just strap the Apple Watch to my Ronin or use it while also filming with another camera.
I film concerts and have cameras sitting on stage while I am moving around and the ability to start video while far away at the click of a button from my watch would be incredible!
Very interested in this tool, but won't buy it unless it supports the Apple Watch.
Could just strap the Apple Watch to my Ronin or use it while also filming with another camera.
I film concerts and have cameras sitting on stage while I am moving around and the ability to start video while far away at the click of a button from my watch would be incredible!
Very interested in this tool, but won't buy it unless it supports the Apple Watch.
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Have it for my Nikon
Works very well with Nikon D600.
Firmware update broken
Not only did it lockup my Canon but the app can't even update the devices firmware.
Pulse App & Bluetooth
The device itself looks sleek and modern. The Pulse app however is very poor.
The GUI needs bringinging up to date, Bluetooth keeps droppimg out.
Not good enough app for pro work reliability.
Anyone want to buy mine, going cheap. (Little used).
The GUI needs bringinging up to date, Bluetooth keeps droppimg out.
Not good enough app for pro work reliability.
Anyone want to buy mine, going cheap. (Little used).
It's okay
For 105$ it's pretty cool, only thing I do wish the Pulse was able to do is give live view, that's a big thing for me since I'm mainly shooting videos for myself and have a 7D II so I don't have a flip screen on my DSLR.
Just does not work
Have tried it on a d3s and d800e. Fails to connect to the d3s and won't load any previews on the d800e. Waste of money. Will update the review if the app or product has any software / firmware fixes.
Good start...
Ordered from Amazon and didn't read description close enough, the version that Amazon carries doesn't have cable for Canon EOS 5Ds. After a week delay and having to buy special cable all is now working. Amazon page should have option to pick camera (cord) flavor.
Basic functionality is there but a little awkward to use. Too many clicks to get to things in app. Worst is going back and forth between screen with shutter and thumbnail and screen to set camera settings. These should be on same screen. Lots of screen real estate so no reason to have separate screens.
Also one key bit of info is missing : what were the iso, f, and t of the pic just taken? If camera was on any auto modes such as A, Tv or AV or P modes this is important if I want to switch to M. Should have a little box next to thumbnail showing this. Now I have to go and get this from camera, which is awkward since pulse is most useful in locations where accessing camera is not easy.
I have longer wish list of app improvements but this is #1, rest are mostly app navigation issues.
Hopefully lots of pulses will get sold and app will improve in future releases.
Basic functionality is there but a little awkward to use. Too many clicks to get to things in app. Worst is going back and forth between screen with shutter and thumbnail and screen to set camera settings. These should be on same screen. Lots of screen real estate so no reason to have separate screens.
Also one key bit of info is missing : what were the iso, f, and t of the pic just taken? If camera was on any auto modes such as A, Tv or AV or P modes this is important if I want to switch to M. Should have a little box next to thumbnail showing this. Now I have to go and get this from camera, which is awkward since pulse is most useful in locations where accessing camera is not easy.
I have longer wish list of app improvements but this is #1, rest are mostly app navigation issues.
Hopefully lots of pulses will get sold and app will improve in future releases.
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You have to have one if your a serious timelapser
I can't believe I'm the first to write a review ,but this is a major investment in time ,especially if your of an "age " that requires glasses! This unit gives you the ultimate control in manual settings of most nikon/ Canon DSLRs.
Saves you having to squint at the screen and fiddle with cold hands ,and into the bargain saves precious battery life on your camera for shots rather than wasting it on previews .
I was very impressed at the level of professionalism of its inventors ,which is also reflected in their other product "Radian2" a timelapse panning device .
Well done lads 👍🏻
Saves you having to squint at the screen and fiddle with cold hands ,and into the bargain saves precious battery life on your camera for shots rather than wasting it on previews .
I was very impressed at the level of professionalism of its inventors ,which is also reflected in their other product "Radian2" a timelapse panning device .
Well done lads 👍🏻
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Great product and app!
Pulse has made using my camera much easier - could not recommend enough. Much better than adjusting settings with the camera buttons. Great design scheme, app easy to use. Unsure why there are so many complaints - I found customer support to be prompt and helpful. Really impressed with what you guys have done!
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Hooray
The best remote trigger. Just the best
