KAP controls
Introduction
In recent years, some very talented KAPers have developed special devices for use with KAP. This page summarises them, explains their main features and links to further information where available.
These devices can be sorted into two main groups:
Camera control: These devices can control camera functions. Depending on camera make and model varying functions can be controlled. For most cameras this will be limited to controlling focus and shutter release. In some cases more functionality can be controlled (e.g. zoom, aperture).
Rig control: These devices control pan and tilt, and using the aid of camera control devices it is possible to remotely take a picture.
Camera control
GentLED:
James Gentles created a serie of small devices to control camera functions via a regular RC-transmitter or a regular switch. These devices can also be used in combination with the Rig controls in the next chapter. These are:
GentLED Shutter, Basislösung für die Auslösung von IR-fähigen Fotokameras
GentLED LiveVIEW, für Canon-Kameras mit Live-View. Auslösung von Fotos und Videos mit nur einem Gerät
GentLED Zoom, ermöglicht die Änderung des Zooms über einen zusätzlichen RC-Kanal
GentLED Fokus, GentLED CHDK, GentLED Ricoh, GentLED Seriell, GentLED Auto(FINGER)
Unfortunately, this source of supply has also disappeared in the course of time, but there is plenty of information on the pages of James Gentles.
Rig control
AuRiCo:
The Auto Rig Controller will operate servos for Tilt, Pan and Shutter on a KAP-rig without user input. (other than selecting a mode and switching it on..)
It has various programs for panning the camera, panning and tilting the camera and has settings for various interval modes shutter release, ranging from 2 seconds to 4 minutes.
The AuRiCo will work with any major brand standard servo. Depending on the servo it will operate on 1 lipo cell or 4 AA(A) batteries.
AuRiCo-Website
CAMremote:
The CAMremote-2A (CR-2A) is highly integrated miniature remote control devices for cameras and camcorders. Several digital cameras/camcorders have a remote control feature which utilizes the USB port, an infrared signal or Remote Control Port.
The CAMremote is an USB On-the-Go device which has USB host and device functionality. It can control the camera’s remote features like:
Shutter, Zoom, aperture/shutter speed, etc.
CAMremote verfügt über einen integrierten Intervallmesser, der die Kamera automatisch nach einer vordefinierten Zeit auslöst. Die Infrarot-Unterstützung der CAMremote kann mit Kameras verwendet werden, die keine USB-Fernbedienungsfunktion haben, aber über einen Infrarotsensor verfügen. Die Remote Port-Unterstützung kann vor allem bei SLR-Kameras verwendet werden, die über einen eigenen Anschluss für die Fernsteuerung verfügen.
CAMremote has an integrated intervalometer which will trigger the camera automatically after a predefined time. The infrared support of the CAMremote can be used with cameras where no USB remote control feature is available but which have an infrared sensor. The Remote Port
support can be used mostly with SLR-cameras which has dedicated port for remote control.
Using Graphical User Interface software which runs on Windows operating systems, CAMremote can store settings for up to seven different camera and/or servo motor configurations. Switching between stored settings is accomplished by pressing an onboard button or remotely using
radio control.
CAMremote-Website
Dunecam:
DuneCam™ is a portable system for remote control and monitoring of a camera. Although designed for low altitude aerial photography, DuneCam™ can be used in other situations where there is a need to point and trigger a camera remotely.
DuneCam™ simplifies the process of remotely controlling a camera. With its small, highly integrated controller, you can point your camera, trigger the shutter and monitor a video image from up to 1 km (3000 ft) away.
DuneCam™ has three channels of motion control, designed for controlling standard R/C servo motors. The camera’s shutter can be triggered by a servo channel, infrared (if your camera supports it) or a switch closure (if your camera supports it). Very powerful
remote camera functions are possible for Canon cameras running CHDK.
The DuneCam™ handheld controller has been custom designed just for this purpose and is quick and simple to use, yet powerful enough to give you the control you need. Its sunlight-readable display eliminates the need for sun shields and hoods that other systems require for outdoor use.
Its user interface was designed to quickly and easily control the remote camera without distracting attention from operating the kite, balloon, helicopter, or pole used to loft an aerial camera.
Dunecam von Dunehaven Systems
Unfortunately, there is no further information here either, and I couldn’t find the website either, at Flickr there are still some photos
