The Olympus MAC Control will do time intervals up to a max of 120 secs and
powers the motor drive
too. It is really nice for copy work too as it has a nice big tactile button
to release shutter
in single shot mode.
I have one in good working order but user condition, if interested in buying
one. ( contact me off
list. )
Rergards,
Tim Hughes
--- Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > From: "Darin" <d.rhein@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > I'd like to try some time-lapse photograghy with my OM cameras. I
> > was wondering if anyone would have any suggestions for a relatively
> > inexpensive alternative to the M. Quartz Remote Controller 1 ?
>
> If you're handy with electronics, it is fairly simple to build one.
> An NE555 timer IC and a half-dozen other components should do it.
> You'll need a Winder or motor drive, of course, and the proper plug.
>
> If you're not comfortable with soldering and would be happy with one-
> minute shots, you could make an extremely simple "bomb trigger" with
> an old wind-up clock from a thrift store with a sweep second hand.
> Attach one wire from the plug to the metal case of the clock, and
> heat up the end of the other wire and poke it into the plastic lens
> of the clock, so that the second hand will brush against it each minute.
>
>
> :::: They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little
> temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -- Benjamin
> Franklin
> :::: Jan Steinman <http://www.Bytesmiths.com/Item/01FAB33>
>
>
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