Radio or infrared trigger needed

[Robert_Smith]

I have to take some action photos of motorcycles racing over a hill so that they have both wheels off of the ground.They have to be photographed from the side where there is no space for a photographer so I want to try to set up a trigger mechanism so that when the motorcycles break the beam the camera will fire. What do I need to do this and where do I find this equipment


Rob

[ChrisPurves]

Originally Posted by Robert_Smith

I have to take some action photos of motorcycles racing over a hill so that they have both wheels off of the ground.They have to be photographed from the side where there is no space for a photographer so I want to try to set up a trigger mechanism so that when the motorcycles break the beam the camera will fire. What do I need to do this and where do I find this equipment


Rob

hi Rob:- I bought one of these a while back. The longest I have gone is about 100ft indoors with it.

We've done two shows with it now. about 1000 shots per show and no issues.

Here's a link to the remote. Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D200 D100 MC-30 =156 - (item 160142054494 end time Jul-31-07 10:00:00 PDT)

Cheers
Chris

[Robert_Smith]

Chris will this fire the camera without you pressing buttons

[ChrisPurves]

Hi:- NO You have to trip the shutter with the remote.

How did you want to trip the shutter?

[Robert_Smith]

I want a beam to go across the track so that when the bikes interrupt the beam the camera fires similar to the way speed cameras work That way I can concentrate on other angles while the camera works away


Rob

[AKPhotos]

I recently saw one that was being used for racing horses. I think it might have been on the think tank website as it was when I was looking at getting the Think Tank harness to wear. I dont see it saved as a bookmark, but you might also want to try outback photography website as well. Hope this helps. What kind of Camera? As I currently use my Pocket Wizards to remote control my Canon 30D and Mark 3 (until I can afford the wifi unit for it).

[David Barry]

Rob,

I'm sure there are lots of things that would do the job, but someone was selling one of these Mumford Time Machines the other day and I did some research and it looks as though it would do what you need. And a great great deal more!! In fact the delay might be a clever thing for you to use to capture a moment after the beam is crossed.

Hope that helps at least a little.

http://www.bmumford.com/photo/camctlr.html

David.

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