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Remote Shutter Hack for Nikon P100 to control with microcontroller?
I think about buying a Nikon P100, but only if I am able to release the shutter remotely. Is it possible to build a custom cable to control the shutter via some serial interface, relay, button or to put it short anything that can be controlled with a microcontroller?
I already found a way to control cameras that support the MC-EU1 remote (http://www.ruwebit.net/article/81). The P100 does not, as it seems.
I already found a way to control cameras that support the MC-EU1 remote (http://www.ruwebit.net/article/81). The P100 does not, as it seems.
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Not the answer you are looking for, maybe...
If push came to shove, I might believe Nikon lenses are better than Canon's. But...
Just wanted to make you aware that Canon cameras have been hacked extensively. You can, apparently, substitute firmware for the camera's and add a number of features. You might find you don't even need to trigger the shutter externally as the new firmware may contain a feature you intended for the external micro.
I don't know what Canon thinks of this. Personally, I think it opens up a formerly closed market. For instance, you may now buy a Canon over a Nikon just because the Canon cameras can be hacked.
-good luck
source:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_for_Dummies
If push came to shove, I might believe Nikon lenses are better than Canon's. But...
Just wanted to make you aware that Canon cameras have been hacked extensively. You can, apparently, substitute firmware for the camera's and add a number of features. You might find you don't even need to trigger the shutter externally as the new firmware may contain a feature you intended for the external micro.
I don't know what Canon thinks of this. Personally, I think it opens up a formerly closed market. For instance, you may now buy a Canon over a Nikon just because the Canon cameras can be hacked.
-good luck
source:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_for_Dummies
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Thanks for your reply. CHDK sounds very interesting and I might in fact buy a Canon camera because of this. The problem is that the alternative I had in my mind was the PowerShot SX30 for which CHDK is not available yet. Maybe I will just wait a little.
Cheers