How to connect the StackShot to the Canon EOS M3 ?
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How to connect the StackShot to the Canon EOS M3 ?
Hello everybody,
Does anybody know how can you connect the StackShot to the camera if you cannot use any remote release cable?
The camera (EOS M3) can be controlled remotely only by IR, WIFI and USB.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi
Does anybody know how can you connect the StackShot to the camera if you cannot use any remote release cable?
The camera (EOS M3) can be controlled remotely only by IR, WIFI and USB.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi
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Re: How to connect the StackShot to the Canon EOS M3 ?
The simplest method would be to use the IR remote from Cognisys. Of course that also involves some expense and waiting.Adalbert wrote:how can you connect the StackShot to the camera if you cannot use any remote release cable?
The camera (EOS M3) can be controlled remotely only by IR, WIFI and USB.
If you are using the StackShot control panel in Zerene Stacker, then there is also a free but somewhat clunky workaround using the "robot" capability described at http://zerenesystems.com/cms/stacker/do ... shot/robot. The trick there is to run something like Canon EOS Utility alongside Zerene Stacker, and use the "robot" capability to push the Expose button of Canon EOS Utility to trigger the exposure using the USB connection.
--Rik
Hello Rik.
I have already seen this IR remote from Cognisys but I was not sure if it works with EOS M3.
https://www.cognisys-inc.com/products/uirr.php
And I haven’t bought any StackShot up to now but I’m going to buy the EOS M3 and I would like to connect it to a macro-rail.
Firstly I would try to assemble a self-made macro-rail.
If it doesn’t work then I will buy the StackShot :-)
My first rail will consist of a lineal-stage and a step-motor NEMA 17 with a planetary gear-box 100:1.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/331392981507?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT
The motor should be connected to the micrometer-screw by the shaft coupling. The motor will be controlled by USB via computer.
The next step would be the connection of the camera.
What do you think about that?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi
I have already seen this IR remote from Cognisys but I was not sure if it works with EOS M3.
https://www.cognisys-inc.com/products/uirr.php
And I haven’t bought any StackShot up to now but I’m going to buy the EOS M3 and I would like to connect it to a macro-rail.
Firstly I would try to assemble a self-made macro-rail.
If it doesn’t work then I will buy the StackShot :-)
My first rail will consist of a lineal-stage and a step-motor NEMA 17 with a planetary gear-box 100:1.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/331392981507?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT
The motor should be connected to the micrometer-screw by the shaft coupling. The motor will be controlled by USB via computer.
The next step would be the connection of the camera.
What do you think about that?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi
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I imagine Cognisys could tell you for sure. As far as I know the IR remote is programmable (by Cognisys), so I'd be surprised if it did not support any common camera in a short while after introduction.Adalbert wrote:I have already seen this IR remote from Cognisys but I was not sure if it works with EOS M3.
https://www.cognisys-inc.com/products/uirr.php
Other people have successfully done DIY projects like this, so I presume that you'll be able to make it work also.Firstly I would try to assemble a self-made macro-rail.
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lineal-stage and a step-motor NEMA 17 with a planetary gear-box 100:1.
One issue to think about: maximum speed versus minimum step size. Depending on what rail you use, 100:1 gearing may be too slow, with steps smaller than you need.
--Rik
I'm using a 45 oz-in NEMA 17 direct drive stepper on my setup with an M6x1 leadscrew. At 8 microsteps, it can reliably do 1 micron steps (+ or - .5 microns). I'm not planning on doing more then 10X magnification, so this is several times more resolution than needed. I'm considering using a NEMA 11 stepper geared down with belts to save some weight.
www.OMC-StepperOnline.com is also where I've purchased several steppers.
I also use IR to trigger the shutter. The setup uses an Arduino microprocessor. The IR library is pretty easy to use.
www.OMC-StepperOnline.com is also where I've purchased several steppers.
I also use IR to trigger the shutter. The setup uses an Arduino microprocessor. The IR library is pretty easy to use.
Here's a link to the IR library: http://sebastian.setz.name/arduino/my-l ... r-control/
My current setup is using an Arduino Duemilanove (state of the art 5 years ago ) and an Easydriver stepper driver. It's more than capable of running the focus stacking setup, but I have a Teensy 3.2 coming in the mail as well as a Drv8825 stepper driver. The 32 bit Teensy is compatible with Arduino code and the Drv8825 can do 32 microsteps. This should give me the ability to shoot at higher resolutions.
My current setup is using an Arduino Duemilanove (state of the art 5 years ago ) and an Easydriver stepper driver. It's more than capable of running the focus stacking setup, but I have a Teensy 3.2 coming in the mail as well as a Drv8825 stepper driver. The 32 bit Teensy is compatible with Arduino code and the Drv8825 can do 32 microsteps. This should give me the ability to shoot at higher resolutions.
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Adi,
This may sound a bit simplistic... but could be worth a try. The RC-6 clones on eBay are very inexpensive. Why not try opening one or two up and seeing if it is easy to "wire" the release switch. The unit could then be placed in an out-of-the-way location and tripped via the wires. The camera would still be IR released, but one less wired connection into the camera could actually make for a tidier setup.
The Cognysis IR unit sells for about $60, and that would work. But this may work as well and be much less expensive.
Magic Lantern offered some possibilities (creatively using an "audio remote" feature) for the first EOS M, but it seems like there is nothing for the M3.
This may sound a bit simplistic... but could be worth a try. The RC-6 clones on eBay are very inexpensive. Why not try opening one or two up and seeing if it is easy to "wire" the release switch. The unit could then be placed in an out-of-the-way location and tripped via the wires. The camera would still be IR released, but one less wired connection into the camera could actually make for a tidier setup.
The Cognysis IR unit sells for about $60, and that would work. But this may work as well and be much less expensive.
Magic Lantern offered some possibilities (creatively using an "audio remote" feature) for the first EOS M, but it seems like there is nothing for the M3.
Hello Charles,
OK, good idea; I will try with RC-6.
The cheapest one costs $1.70 ?
e.g. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... -6&_sop=15
Concerning Magic Lantern I would be afraid, that I could destroy my new camera
BR, Adi
OK, good idea; I will try with RC-6.
The cheapest one costs $1.70 ?
e.g. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... -6&_sop=15
Concerning Magic Lantern I would be afraid, that I could destroy my new camera
BR, Adi
Hello everybody,
I have already ordered in China a RC-6 but in the meantime I have tried to assemble a self-made IR-controller.
So, I have connected the IR-LED TSUS5401 and resistance 100 Ohm to the Arduino in the following way:
The sketch looks like that:
The newest version of the library “multiCameraIrControl” has been attached before.
Firstly I have checked my device with a white LED on D5.
Secondly I have set the Camera ( EOS 6D ) to the remote-mode and tested with RC-1.
Then I have changed the white LED to the IR-LED TSUS5401 (common to CQY99).
http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/daten ... _CQY99.pdf
So, I have been changing the frequencies but my device has not worked up to now
Should I change the LED or there is any problem with the frequencies for the CANON EOS 6D?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi
I have already ordered in China a RC-6 but in the meantime I have tried to assemble a self-made IR-controller.
So, I have connected the IR-LED TSUS5401 and resistance 100 Ohm to the Arduino in the following way:
The sketch looks like that:
Code: Select all
#include <multiCameraIrControl.h>
Canon EOS_6D(5); // data 5
void setup()
{
pinMode(13, OUTPUT); // for test only data 13
}
void loop()
{
digitalWrite(13, HIGH); // set the test LED to ON
EOS_6D.shutterNow(); // IR signal to the camera
delay(15000); // 15 seconds delay
digitalWrite(13, LOW); // set the test LED to OFF
delay(5000); // 5 seconds delay
}
Firstly I have checked my device with a white LED on D5.
Secondly I have set the Camera ( EOS 6D ) to the remote-mode and tested with RC-1.
Then I have changed the white LED to the IR-LED TSUS5401 (common to CQY99).
http://www.produktinfo.conrad.com/daten ... _CQY99.pdf
So, I have been changing the frequencies but my device has not worked up to now
Should I change the LED or there is any problem with the frequencies for the CANON EOS 6D?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Adi