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Jan Blom · 04-13-2006, 06:08 PM

I am interested in being able to trigger my camera electronically, are there any units I can buy?

igor_throw_the_switch · 04-13-2006, 09:20 PM

Try over here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=128

Jan Blom · 04-13-2006, 10:26 PM

Specifically I plan to use my HP R507 4.1MP digital cam.Seems like everyone is DIY PIC's.

tech1 · 04-13-2006, 10:40 PM

Just mount a small servo to the camera and use your gear channel to trigger it. Set the travel adjust to depress the shutter button.

Early on, I was using 2 sided tape on every mission because this was also my regular camera. Worked great.

valhalla · 04-21-2006, 05:39 PM

Try googling harbortronics digisnap. I have one that I may sell if you are interested. Used it in my camera plane on a Nikon digital camera. Worked very well.

Jan Blom · 03-05-2007, 08:17 PM

I see that Blip now has zoom control on their switch.
http://www.blip.com.au/Products/UrbiRC.aspx
I have a Canon 3S1S that this would work with. Also the camera has video out so that view of the pic to be taken can be seen from a base station. Found this product that seems to be just the ticket, any comments?

http://www.blackwidowav.com/bwav2402...eUFPbasic.html

tech1 · 03-05-2007, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info on the Blip. It looks very good. Looking at getting one.
In their test, I found my camera also calls the p2p (peer to peer) mode by the name Pictbridge.

Black Widow downlinks are very good.(I have one of their other models) If someone has the 200Mw transmitter, I would like to know what kind of effective range you get?

jfarsang · 03-06-2007, 12:57 AM

I have the 200mw 900mhz version and I'm using an 8dbi patch antenna for the receiver and stock for the tx.

I haven't had the heli maybe at most 600ft up and 150-200 ft out.

Jan Blom · 03-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Are there any license requirements for the Black Widow. I read on their site that in the US a HAm lic. is req'd, but recall hearing its not the case in Canada.
Some of you may want to look at the Prism trigger-http://www.hexpertsystems.com/prism/index.html

jfarsang · 04-03-2007, 04:43 PM

I'm using one of the blip's for my canon S2 and the prism hexpert to trigger the nikon 8400.

They both work great although I've found the blip has some delay in taking shots but it doesn't affect the way I shoot.

Both 900mhz and 2.4 freq we can use in Canada.

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igor_throw_the_switch RCC Expert Contributor I am: Brad Kacer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burlington, ON Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 974 Total Props: 0	Try over here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=128 __________________ Mine is not to reason why; I just wire them up to fry...I mean Fly! I don't suffer from insanity...I enjoy every minute of it!!! I never claimed to be the sharpest knife in the chandelier...... Brad Kacer MAAC # 29287
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04-13-2006, 10:26 PM	#3
Jan Blom RCC Master Contributor I am: Janne B Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Bay Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,165 Total Props: 0	Specifically I plan to use my HP R507 4.1MP digital cam.Seems like everyone is DIY PIC's.
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04-13-2006, 10:40 PM	#4
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	Just mount a small servo to the camera and use your gear channel to trigger it. Set the travel adjust to depress the shutter button. Early on, I was using 2 sided tape on every mission because this was also my regular camera. Worked great.
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04-21-2006, 05:39 PM	#5
valhalla RCC Junior Contributor I am: Paul J Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 245 Total Props: 1	Try googling harbortronics digisnap. I have one that I may sell if you are interested. Used it in my camera plane on a Nikon digital camera. Worked very well.
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03-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#6
Jan Blom RCC Master Contributor I am: Janne B Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Bay Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,165 Total Props: 0	I see that Blip now has zoom control on their switch. http://www.blip.com.au/Products/UrbiRC.aspx I have a Canon 3S1S that this would work with. Also the camera has video out so that view of the pic to be taken can be seen from a base station. Found this product that seems to be just the ticket, any comments? http://www.blackwidowav.com/bwav2402...eUFPbasic.html
	.

03-05-2007, 10:33 PM	#7
tech1 RCC Master Contributor I am: Eric T Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mississauga, Ont Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,136 Total Props: 2	Thanks for the info on the Blip. It looks very good. Looking at getting one. In their test, I found my camera also calls the p2p (peer to peer) mode by the name Pictbridge. Black Widow downlinks are very good.(I have one of their other models) If someone has the 200Mw transmitter, I would like to know what kind of effective range you get?
	.

03-06-2007, 12:57 AM	#8
jfarsang Join Date: Jan 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 156 Total Props: 0	I have the 200mw 900mhz version and I'm using an 8dbi patch antenna for the receiver and stock for the tx. I haven't had the heli maybe at most 600ft up and 150-200 ft out.
	.

03-06-2007, 05:32 PM	#9
Jan Blom RCC Master Contributor I am: Janne B Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Bay Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 1,165 Total Props: 0	Are there any license requirements for the Black Widow. I read on their site that in the US a HAm lic. is req'd, but recall hearing its not the case in Canada. Some of you may want to look at the Prism trigger-http://www.hexpertsystems.com/prism/index.html
	.

04-03-2007, 04:43 PM	#10
jfarsang Join Date: Jan 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 156 Total Props: 0	I'm using one of the blip's for my canon S2 and the prism hexpert to trigger the nikon 8400. They both work great although I've found the blip has some delay in taking shots but it doesn't affect the way I shoot. Both 900mhz and 2.4 freq we can use in Canada.
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