P3D Re: Camera sync in hyperstereo

[michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Michael Kersenbrock)]

> I want to do some long baseline hyperstereo - several yards, or tens of
> yards - and would appreciate any advice on two-camera sync over this
> distance. At present, I am using mechanical cameras (Canon EF), so a
> direct electrical connection is not possible. I have found a description
> of a solenoid system for two mechanical cameras mounted side by side
> (http://werple.net.au/~kiewavly/pentax_rig.html) which looks useful, but
> wonder if anyone has an alternative/better solution. 

Perhaps an old-fashioned bulb.  You know, you squeeze a rubber bulb that has
a small rubber hose that goes to an acutator at the camera.  With one bulb
and a tee, you should be able to simultaneously fire two cameras which are 
quite far apart.  I still see one of those types of things once in a great
while.

Hey, if it's a bit on the dark side, you can use the 'B' setting on the
cameras too.  You know, the Bulb setting.   :-)

Mike K.


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