robotronski

There is a company I recall that makes a dedicated interface that uses one RX channel to actuate the shutter directly on a digital camera.

No servo required, instead it sends a control signal via digital cable directly to the port located on the side of the camera.

They even have a list of cameras that are compatible with their system. (not universal with all makes and types)

For some reason I want to say they are located in Austrailia????

Any help would be appreciated ver much.

Thanks. Robo

Foamaholic

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Here's a link.

http://www.blip.com.au/

robotronski

YEAH !!!!

Thats the name I was trying to come up with. Such as simple name too.

Thanks so much for the info.

Now all I need to do is decide on whaich camera to buy.

Uggggggggghhhhhh...... [&o]

lvspark

Easy way is with a prisim switch from hexpert systems. It's an IR trigger compatible with most of the pentax optio line..
http://www.hexpertsystems.com/

Beside being quick and easy, you don't have to mod your camera and can still use it for other things..

slacsteve

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and http://www.gentles.info/KAP/gentled/

BlipIt

Hey Robotronski, did you decide on a camera?

The most popular one used by my customers with my Blip URBI (USB) interface is the Canon A620.
It has just been discontinued and replaced by the A640 thoug, but eBay is always an option.

For a cost effective solution, a Nikon P2 or P3 are good...and small!

Regards,
Ben

harrysvr

Hi, I have a nikon 7900, I`ve done the xp test, I can photo from pc, so I think its compatible...
I would like to use it in my heli (r60v2) so does somebody have used the Blip URBI R/C system?

wjglynn

I tested a Nikon 3200 per their instruction and found that it worked also. I then tried to trigger the capture of a video with their test on that camera and the camera captured a still image instead of video. I have emailed them and asked for comments but as yet have not heard anything. I am mounting a Nikon 5400 on my plane and plan to automate its wired remote with small servos as I want to shoot both stills and video. The 5400 failed their usb test.

Bill

Staudruck

Hello BlipIt,

is there any posibility to include userdata in the EXIF information of each foto? I would like to include GPS position, altitude, pan/tilt angle of the camara, roll/yaw/pitch angle of the aircraft in each foto to be able to ortho-rectify the images.

Best regards,

Frank

giavonnie

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Hey check out these people I ordered one for my Nikon coolpix 4300 and it works great does shutter zoom and more works perfect.

[link]http://www.harbortronics.com/index.htm[/link]

BlipIt

The Nikon 7900 should be no problem. So far, any Nikon that passes my Windows XP test, will work fine.

BlipIt

Yes, the Harbortronics trigger will work with old Nikons which have a serial interface (new ones don't have it), but it costs a lot more than my interface (they charge $250 for unit with R/C interface). It is also about 5 times heavier than my URBI, AND my URBI works with a range of Canon cameras, too. I think I need to increase my prices!

giavonnie

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Wow BLIP I wish I would have know about yours before I ordered mine Thanks for the info I will heavly consider yours the next time.

Giavonnie