Photography

[Sticky] My Camera Stuff

Shadyman — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:37:46 -0700

I currently have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (Black) (aka EOS 350D).

It came with:
1x Li-Ion Camcorder Battery (NB-2LH)
1x Camcorder Battery Charger
1x Shoulder Strap

I also have:

1x Digital Rebel Accessory Kit, including:
- 1x Lowepro Camera "Gadget" Bag (Canon embroidered)
- 1x Canon 58mm UV Haze Filter
- 1x Battery Grip for Digital Rebel XT (holds 1 or 2 camcorder batteries, or 6x AA batteries)
- 1x Li-Ion Camcorder Battery (NB-2LH)

Recent Purchases: (See Here)

1x Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 Macro

New Goods

Shadyman — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:42:54 -0700

Ok, so not really a project, but just to show off, here's the newest addition to the party going on in my camera bag.

Lightning-Activated Camera Shutter Trigger

Shadyman — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:51:32 -0700

This circuit is used to trigger a camera's electronic shutter circuit when a flash of lightning is present. This circuit would also work for photographing fireworks displays or other events involving flashes of light.

It uses a photo-darlington sensor that looks through the viewfinder, and triggers the camera when the light is bright enough.

Canon EOS SLR Wired Shutter Release (Work in Progress)

Shadyman — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 18:17:50 -0700

Ok, just starting out, but I'm going to make a shutter control as described here: "Super Mini Switch - A RS60-E3 Replacement".

Parts I have so far:

From a broken Casio calculator: