Barker Dome - rollover 5

bturman

2/12/2012 10:34 PM

The trigger seems like the tricky part if you're trying to nail perfect timing. I also found some bite triggers while searching around. They are about 1/2 way down this page: http://www.paragear.com/templates/parachutes.asp?group=455

I will likely solder one of those or a dirt bike kill switch into the remote. Leaning toward the kill switch because I can use it without having to wear a full face to hide the bite trigger. We'll see how it goes!

jerryhazard

2/12/2012 10:13 PM

In this instance, the transmitter was just in my pocket, and I had activated the self timer with the camera firing a 10 frame burst when time's up. Sorta a copout, sorta not... Most of the time though, I've taped the transmitter to my handlebar near the brake lever. Not crazy about that set up either - it's cool for non-technical riding shots, but I've found hitting the button to be a lot harder when airborne or in the middle of a wallride or the like.

I read somewhere that Danny Way mounted one inside his helmet, and actually activated the trigger by biting it... ?? Clever.

bturman

2/12/2012 8:20 PM

Do you just strap it to your bar, or did you solder up a nice bar-mounted button? Looking to do something similar in the near future.

jerryhazard

2/12/2012 7:36 PM

Thanks - I'm using a radio-remote shutter release. Cheapo Amazon.com version for now, will eventually get a "real" one.

bturman

2/12/2012 6:51 PM

Pretty sweet!

Curious, for your self portraits, are you using the built-in timer, an intervalometer, or some variety of pocket wizard/radio trigger?