Category: remote control

Sony adds support for radio controlled flashes to the A7R II with new firmware update

John Aldred

Sony first mentioned their new wireless radio controlled flash system in March and officially launched it in July. It allows the control of up to 15 separate flash units in up to 5 different groups. A very useful and welcome addition for Sony shooters. But, not every camera has been able to support the new system. Sony […]

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Remote control your DSLR for less than $40

Alan Lawrence

For several years now, Camranger has been the only choice if you want to tether your Nikon, Sony or Canon DSLR wirelessly to your phone or tablet. While the Camranger is a worthy device that allows you access to all your camera settings remotely as wel…

Build a DIY remote control robot 360º camera dolly out of an old wheelchair

John Aldred

If there was ever any doubt that Indy Mogul were back in full force, this should help to belay those fears.  In the latest episode of their new Erik Builds the Movies series, Erik Beck builds a remote controlled dolly for a 360 camera out of an old motorised wheelchair. Why might you want one of […]

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Nikon’s new SnapBridge Bluetooth remote control app finally does Bluetooth triggering and image transfer

John Aldred

SnapBridge is Nikon’s new Bluetooth remote control protocol & mobile “tethering” system featured in their newest DSLR the Nikon D500, as well as several of their upcoming compact cameras. In anticipation of their impending release, Nikon have now released the other half of this equation in the form of an Android app, with an iOS version […]

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Triggertrap iOS Version 4.1 Release

Nick Minore

Triggertrap just released Version 4.1 of their already-amazing iOS app. Their developers re-wrote the core of the app to bring some pretty cool new features. For those that don’t know, Triggertrap is a camera remote control solution that uses your smartphone to trigger your camera. The app can use things like the face detection sensor, motion sensors, internal cocks, GPS, sound and vibration sensors to trigger a camera.