In this hands‑on review, the presenter discloses that Shimble sent the TP Mini transmitter and a Memory One monitor for evaluation but promises an unbiased opinion. The Shimble TP Mini, priced at $89, is described as an affordable, professional‑grade wireless video transmission system built from aviation‑grade aluminum with a black plastic cap. Shimble claims a 600‑foot range. The video walks through the setup process, highlighting poorly printed TX/RX labels that the reviewer mitigates with gaffer tape, mounting the transmitter in the camera’s hot shoe, connecting HDMI, and attaching the receiver to the monitor using a double‑sided screw. A live field test is conducted on the Beartooth Highway, where the reviewer walks away from the camera until the signal becomes choppy and eventually drops, demonstrating that the device maintains a usable image over a substantial distance but shows degradation near the limit. The reviewer lists pros (low price, good range, solid construction, reliable communication) and cons (unmarked connectors, confusing labeling, subpar instructions, dislike of the included dragon logo). The overall verdict is positive, especially for photographers who need to view stills from the camera rather than full video workflows. The video concludes with a promotion for Shimble’s “From Acorn to Oak: Grow with Shimble” offline event (Aug 16‑30, 2024) where attendees can spin a wheel for free gear, and encourages viewers to check links for local camera stores.
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Today we'll be testing out the new Shimble TP. Really quick disclaimer before we get started is that Shimble did send me the product to do a review and do a video for the product, but this is an unbiased opinion. And the Memory One monitor was also sent to me. Check out this video right here if you want to know more about that. Let's get started. Shimble TP Minis that retail for $89. It's an affordable and professional wireless video transmission system. They're constructed of aviation aluminum with the black plastic cap So be careful not to drop it. They claim a 600-foot range. So today I'm going to show you how to connect your receiver and your monitor to Shimble products, and we're going to test out the range and see how many feet we can get. Let's go over some of the pros and cons. It is one of the least on the market, has good range, and seems to have good communication, and it is very well constructed. The cons are that it's not very well marked, and I'm not a fan of the dragon, and it did not come with very good instructions, and that's why I'm going to show you today how to set it up. Overall, I like the product, but I just mainly use it for viewing pictures off of my camera because I don't do a lot of off-camera recording where I need to take my monitor with me. Okay, so we're gonna go ahead and put this on my little RX10. So I grab the transmitter. It's marked TX. But since it's such small print, I put a piece of gaffer's tape with camera on there so I know which one the camera goes in because they are not labeled. Okay, now I'm going to put this And then put it in the hot shoe. Sorry, it's really hard to do this with the camera in my way. There we go. And then we plug it into the HDMI, and this particular camera has a mini. So there we go. And then to connect the receiver, which is marked with an R, and I just put a piece of tape on the part where I'm supposed to plug it in at. And actually, before I plug it in, I put a little double-sided screw on this so I can put it on my Memory One. All right, so— oh, we're getting some rain. Okay, now we go back and we turn on and turn this one on and then turn the monitor on. And there we are, we are connected. So now next I'm going to switch you over to the recording of the monitor, and we're going to see how far I can walk before it loses connection. And I'm going to walk towards the road. All right, here we go. I am going to Leave the camera sitting right here, and as you can see, we are live. I'm going to hit record, and I'm going to walk until I lose transmission, and we'll see how far we can go. All right, so far so good. We're getting closer to the noisy highway. We're doing this. Up at— actually, we're on the very beginning of the Beartooth Highway, and it is very popular with motorcycles. All right, well, I'm still walking, and I have made it to the road. And I still have an image. And I'm going, and I'm going. Uh, it's starting to get a little, a little, uh, choppy. The flag is not smooth as you can see, so I'm going to start walking back. So if you're in need of a wireless transmitter, $89 will get you a very nice transmitter, and that was definitely a success. I would say it has great range. In celebration of World Photography Day on August 19th, Shimbul is thrilled to announce a special offline event. The event is called From Acorn to Oak: Grow with Shimbul. Check out Shimbul website for more information and locations where they'll be held from August 16th to the 30th, 2024, where you can spin the wheel for free product. Well, thanks for watching, and don't forget to check the links below so that you will know where you can go to your local camera store so you can spin to win, get yourself some free gear. See you next time.
