Remote Control Adaptations

These 3 set ups show a battery operated cctv (I/R) and transmitter, an
EOS 5D with a PHOTTIX HERO TV/remote release and the EOS 5D operated
from a laptop running Canon utility software and the pan/tilt software.
The Pan tilt adds much more usability to the usual remote shutter
release systems. The use of the Canon software also means that HD video
can be recorded also (with the appropriate mods and lighting, this can
be used in the dark also). I have tried to keep costs as low as
possible, the remote keypad in the first and second clips is part of a
garage door remote control system purchased via E-Bay for £13.50 (ish).
It has a stated range of 300mtrs although I have not tested this (up to
60-80mtrs I know is OK). The USB leads have to be "ACTIVE" USB leads
and I have had about 20mtrs working well. (above that, the reliability
wanes).

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• EOS
• Canon
• USB
• ccty
• control
• DIY
• 5D
• hero
• pan/tilt
• remote
• Premiere_Elements_8
• I/R
• phottix
• wildlife

[RonThomasPhotography]

The ZOOM function is something I am working on. The CCTV is easy to sort out as I have a 12v operated CS mount cctv camera lens (somewhere!). The EOS 5D is fitted to a Sigma 15-50mm lens. I intend to try to fit this lens with a 12v motor and some sort of drive belt or "actuator" arrangement. It is possible to use the Canon software with my Canon G10 compact to operate the ZOOM function, but of course, the compact is more "limited" than the DSLR.

[Frankjikes]

i'll like to produce something similar, please can you send some of the details like the codes and specifications. cheers

[Cybercreeps]

The only missing thing on this is Zoom function. :)