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Digisnap 2200
User manual: Digisnap 2000 Series User Manual.
The DigiSnap 2200 is an enhancement of the DigiSnap 2100, providing a simple means of external triggering. The 2200 includes all of the features of the DigiSnap 2000 and more.
The 2200 has the capability of controlling multiple style cameras, such as most SLR cameras, the earlier Nikon Coolpix cameras, point & shoot cameras with IR remote capability, as well as selected others.
The DigiSnap 2200 provides an easy way to interface with external triggering devices, such as the PocketWizard system.
The DigiSnap 2200 includes a second connector, a 3.5mm mono phone jack, which can be connected to a PocketWizard RF triggering system, as well as external switches or sensor systems. The DigiSnap can be configured to perform one of a number of functions when triggered, such as taking a picture.
The input is buffered by a transistor pull-up resistor, meaning that simply connecting the two pins of the connector together suffice to trigger the DigiSnap 2200.
The DigiSnap 2200 also comes standard with the FastSnap feature! This feature provides a means for significantly reducing the standard shutter delay of the digital camera. The DigiSnap can be optional configured to place the camera in a Half-Press state immediately after each image is taken, so that when the DigiSnap is triggered, the shutter is released very quickly (on the order of 1/10 sec). Note that this feature is only supported by cameras that use extended protocol, such as the newer models of the Nikon Coolpix series.
The DigiSnap 2200 uses a single AAA battery, will fit into small pockets of camera bags, comes with a 1 year warranty and personal support from Mark and Deborah at Harbortronics.
Click here for information about Accessories.
Special
Uses:
- Sky Diving (bite switch, tongue switch)
- PocketWizard
- Radio control
- External sensors (motion, light)
- Footswitch control
Size & Weight | |
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Size: | 2.45" x 1.8" x .9" |
Weight: | 1.745 Oz (49.4 g) |
Accessories
Harbortronics Serial Cable
The DigiSnap 2000 series requires a serial connection to utilize the
shutter release. Many compatible digital cameras come with the
required serial cable, except the Nikon CP990, 995, 880, 885, 4300,
4500, 5000, 5400, 5700, and 8700. A serial cable for these cameras
must be purchased separately. If your camera is not listed, please
check our compatibility page
for the required connector. (Compare to the Nikon Brand (SC-EW3
$30).)
FastSnap
The FastSnap feature improves the responsiveness of the camera /
controller in some limited applications. When FastSnap is enabled,
the camera is set to the Half-Press state immediately after each
image is taken, so that when the DigiSnap is subsequently triggered,
the shutter is released very quickly (on the order of 1/10 sec).
Note that this feature is only supported by cameras that use
extended protocol, such as the later models of the Nikon Coolpix
series. Most applications permit the photographer to control the
Half and Full press states of the camera manually, or do not require
the minimum trigger delay. FastSnap was developed in particular for
sports photography, where a camera & DigiSnap might be mounted
behind a basketball backboard, and triggered via an RF slave, such
as the PocketWizard.
External Power Mod
Most DigiSnap 2000 models use an internal AAA alkaline battery. This
may not be enough power for long term time-lapse applications. The
external power modification substitutes a rechargable alkaline
battery, and provides an AC wall adapter to keep it charged. Note
that the DigiSnap 2500 and 2800 can be powered from an external
regulated 5V supply, and the 2800 can also be powered from an
unregulated 6V - 16V power source.
Palm Mod
If you have a Palm/ HandSpring computer that you would like to use
for advanced configuration of your DigiSnap 2x00, select this option
and we'll modify your DigiSnap. You will be able to connect your
DigiSnap, using the hot sync cable, with no other adapters.
Foot Switch
Trigger your camera with your foot, keeping your hands free for
other tasks. High quality footswitch has cable that plugs into the
DigiSnap 2200.
Bite Switches and Tongue Switches
Bite Switches and Tongues Switches now available from Conceptus
Camera Switches. The DigiSnap 2200 accepts a 3.5 mm plug.
Low Temperature Modification
The DigiSnap has been used in many applications to well below freezing, but for operation to about -25C, we can modify the DigiSnap, substituting some temperature sensitive components.
MultiSnap
The MultiSnap feature causes the camera to take multiple (1..255) pictures each time the DigiSnap is triggered manually, or during time-lapse operations. This allows use of the Auto-Bracketing feature of the Coolpix cameras! It is also often used for motion control applications, such as with the Snap360.
RC Switch Modification
A number of customers use the DigiSnap to control cameras mounted on small blimps, large kites, and RC controlled airplanes and helicopters. We can modify any of the DigiSnap 2000 controllers with an additional 6 pin cable, for connection to a set of 'RC Switches'. These are devices connected to a standard RC receiver which provide simple switch outputs, rather than the normal servo type signal. This then allows for radio remote operation of the camera system from the ground, allowing control over 5 different functions.
STL Preface Feature
This feature is useful for a limited number of applications, such as underwater time-lapse photography. In some applications, a long initial delay is desired between triggering the DigiSnap, and the actual start of the picture sequence. When STL Preface is enabled, the DigiSnap will take 5 pictures at an interval of 20 seconds immediately after the time-lapse operation is triggered, as a verification that the camera system is functioning.
USB-to-Serial converter cable
Configuring a DigiSnap 2000 series controller requires a serial port. If your computer does not have a serial port, you will need a USB-to-Serial converter cable. This USB-to-Serial converter cable is based on the FTDI chipset, which we have found to be of high quality and very reliable. We supply drivers for this converter cable for Windows and Mac OS X; modern Linux distributions come with the required driver pre-installed (click here to download current drivers for Windows, OS X, or Linux).
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Configuring the DigiSnap with a Windows PC
Your computer can act as a terminal to configure the Digisnap. This guide describes how, and includes a configuration file for HyperTerm:
DigiSnap Terminal GuideNeed to configure a Digisnap with a Mac?
Read the Mac support page and download our custom terminal emulator for Mac, DigisnapTerminal.app.