Sound Activated Shutter Release

[jwmrks]

Can anyone suggest a remote shutter release for a Canon T1i that's sound activated? I've seen several 'do it yourself' references, but was hoping to find a more integrated package. I've been looking at getting a time-laps remote and was really hoping to find one that also had a sound trigger mode as well. As the do-it-yourself instructions look fairly basic, I'm surprised I can't seem to find a finished product with this as a feature. Any suggestions are appreciated. TIA

John-

[ArmySoldier777]

After searching Google I've come up empty handed as well. My guess is that since it's not a product that's needed by the average photographer, there's no market for it. And if there's no market for it, they're not going to make it. So you might be stuck with one of the DIY guides.

David

[IABoomer]

My first thought was something using the Arduino boards/software. Searching for Arduino kits led me to this:

Main Page - CameraAxe

Caveats:

It's not cheap
It's not in stock right now

[arlon]

Look on ebay. I saw them coupled with a lightning trigger for around $150 just a few days ago.

[jwmrks]

I did find a few sound activated 'flash' triggers, but not shutter triggers. I do think the lighning triggers might be fun to play with, but too expensive for something I'm not sure I'd use often. I'll check ebay but methinks it's time to dust off my soldering skills. ;-)

Thanks!

[sk66]

Most "triggers" are just ground shorting...doesn't matter if it's activating (most) flashes or camera shutters...it's just the cable you use to connect to it.....

BTW, the "better" way to trigger for high speed is generally the flash.

[jwmrks]

Originally Posted by sk66

BTW, the "better" way to trigger for high speed is generally the flash.

I've heard that before. Why is that? Is it because the flash can strobe and dissipate faster than a shutter can open/close?

I don't have a good place for 'messy' projects where I can control the ambient light, which, at least as I understand it, you need for the flash trigger method.

[sk66]

yes, it is because the flash is MUCH faster than a shutter can operate and can be timed to that critical moment. And yes, you have to be able to minimize/control ambient.

For things like water drops flash is still better, but it's less critical as long as you can get a very fast SS.