Remote video trigger built into rig handle at DVinfo.net

Jad Meouchy · June 8th, 2010, 12:15 AM

I dunno if anyone else is having fun triggering the t2i remotely (or the 7d and 5d2 for that matter), but I got tired of reaching out of my rig to do it and decided to build a solution. Quick little write-up with pics up on my blog:
Remote HDSLR video trigger built into handle - Arrow Ten Media

Basically I took apart a cheap chinese remote and extended some leads, trimmed the board, and fit it all inside a really comfortable power tool grip handle. Mounted that to a lightweight photo bracket, and voila!

Chris Soucy · June 8th, 2010, 12:46 AM

Don't use any of the camera's mentioned but just love the lateral thinking you've put into this solution for your problems.

Extremely elegant and functional.

Innovation is not dead!

Great stuff.

CS

James Donnelly · June 8th, 2010, 04:27 AM

Awesome work Jad, congratulations.

What type of remote did you use in the first place? I have a wireless trigger which works for stills, but I wasn't aware there was a possibility to use this to trigger video recording. Does a standard wireless remote trigger start recording when the camera is in video mode?

Chris Barcellos · June 8th, 2010, 11:16 AM

Yeap, it is a problem -in my set up, starding camera is best accomplished having to switch hands holding the pistol grip, to start, with right hand and then transfer pistol grip back to right hand from left after camera is rolling. PITA. I have one of the Canon tiny remotes that I intend to wire using a some fiber optic cable to accomplish same thing being done here. I had to do the same thing with my Canon HV20 rig a few years back.

Jad Meouchy · June 8th, 2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Donnelly

What type of remote did you use in the first place? I have a wireless trigger which works for stills, but I wasn't aware there was a possibility to use this to trigger video recording. Does a standard wireless remote trigger start recording when the camera is in video mode?

The remote is the RC-5 type, specifically for triggering liveview/video. The camera even flashes amber on the front that recording has started, which is really useful when you aren't staring at the back screen. I don't think any of the normal remotes will trigger video.

Jerry Porter · June 8th, 2010, 01:45 PM

Do you have a link to the remote??

Sam Kanter · June 8th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jad Meouchy

The remote is the RC-5 type, specifically for triggering liveview/video. The camera even flashes amber on the front that recording has started, which is really useful when you aren't staring at the back screen. I don't think any of the normal remotes will trigger video.

Canon RC-1 will trigger video:

Amazon.com: Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 for Canon XT/XTi, XSi, and T1i…

Rob deJong · June 27th, 2010, 10:38 AM

Is there some remote based on RF that triggers video?

Rob deJong · June 29th, 2010, 05:51 AM

I mean is there a remote based on Radio Frequencies that will trigger the film function on a DSLR. I need to control the camera from behind. In general, the IR sensors are on the front side.

Or will I be able to communicate with the camera if I am behind it with that RC-5 or RC-1?

Jad Meouchy · July 1st, 2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob deJong

I mean is there a remote based on Radio Frequencies that will trigger the film function on a DSLR. I need to control the camera from behind. In general, the IR sensors are on the front side.

Or will I be able to communicate with the camera if I am behind it with that RC-5 or RC-1?

Nothing over RF that I'm aware of for video triggering, very common for photo trigger though. To use it from behind, you'll need to snake a little fiber optic cable from the sensor or use a little mirror or even bounce card. Basically you need to shoot the remote's LED right at the little black dot on the camera's grip handle.

Rob deJong · July 5th, 2010, 08:09 AM

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Would I be able to use any of these cables?? Or do you have some advise on how to make such a construction?

June 8th, 2010, 12:15 AM	#1
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Remote video trigger built into rig handle I dunno if anyone else is having fun triggering the t2i remotely (or the 7d and 5d2 for that matter), but I got tired of reaching out of my rig to do it and decided to build a solution. Quick little write-up with pics up on my blog: Remote HDSLR video trigger built into handle - Arrow Ten Media Basically I took apart a cheap chinese remote and extended some leads, trimmed the board, and fit it all inside a really comfortable power tool grip handle. Mounted that to a lightweight photo bracket, and voila! __________________ software engineer

June 8th, 2010, 12:46 AM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,688 Images: 18	Hi Jad......... Don't use any of the camera's mentioned but just love the lateral thinking you've put into this solution for your problems. Extremely elegant and functional. Innovation is not dead! Great stuff. CS

June 8th, 2010, 11:16 AM	#4
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Yeap, it is a problem -in my set up, starding camera is best accomplished having to switch hands holding the pistol grip, to start, with right hand and then transfer pistol grip back to right hand from left after camera is rolling. PITA. I have one of the Canon tiny remotes that I intend to wire using a some fiber optic cable to accomplish same thing being done here. I had to do the same thing with my Canon HV20 rig a few years back. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 8th, 2010, 04:27 AM	#3
James Donnelly Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chelmsford England Posts: 287	Awesome work Jad, congratulations. What type of remote did you use in the first place? I have a wireless trigger which works for stills, but I wasn't aware there was a possibility to use this to trigger video recording. Does a standard wireless remote trigger start recording when the camera is in video mode?

June 8th, 2010, 01:45 PM	#6
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Do you have a link to the remote??

June 27th, 2010, 10:38 AM	#8
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	Is there some remote based on RF that triggers video?

June 29th, 2010, 05:51 AM	#9
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	I mean is there a remote based on Radio Frequencies that will trigger the film function on a DSLR. I need to control the camera from behind. In general, the IR sensors are on the front side. Or will I be able to communicate with the camera if I am behind it with that RC-5 or RC-1?

July 5th, 2010, 08:09 AM	#11
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	fibre optic cable items - Get great deals on Computers Networking, Electronics items on eBay.com! Would I be able to use any of these cables?? Or do you have some advise on how to make such a construction?