Applications

• self portraits or group photos
• prevents camera shake for super-telephoto shots or macro shooting
• allows crisp and sharp night shots and long time exposures
• remote trigger multiple Canon Digital Rebel cameras synchronously with one transmitter (e.g. for stereo photography)
• setup multiple cameras and remote control them inconspicuous from one place (e.g. for wedding photography)
• release the shutter in situations where you simply cannot reach the trigger, even through walls 
• fascinating and authentic wildlife and animal pictures
• hidden shutter release in order to avoid posed pictures (e.g. for children photography)

Application Examples

Bird / Wildlife Photography

how-to

• Setup your camera at the ideal spot, as close to the object as you want

• Review the focus point and photo composition

• Release from a convenient and safe place, far enough not disturbing the situation

• Observe the scene and trigger in the perfect moment - you don't even need line-of-sight to the camera 

Why using the ZAP-SHOT?

• Using the self timer is simply not possible in this situation.

• A cable remote switch won't give you the long distance needed - pulling a long cable is not feasible in most situations.

• The Infrared (IR) remote can only trigger the camera from the front, but you are usually behind the camera/object. The control distance is too low - bright sunlight might even disable the signal.

Self / Group Photo

how-to

• Take your time to properly setup the camera, review the focus point and the photo composition

• Bring yourself into the scene without rat-race against the self timer

• Hide the release key fob invisible in your hand, your pocket or behind the back.
  The transmitter is very small and doesn't have a telescopic antenna!

• Release as often you want without leaving the scene. You'll get the shot you want!

Why using the ZAP-SHOT?

• When using the self-timer, it may be impossible or dangerous to rush from the camera to the photo position in order to make it on time. The camera fires when the time is gone - not when you're ready. Caught in a bad moment? Go back and do it all over again...

• Even if the cable of your remote switch is long enough, you will have problems to hide the cable running into the scene! Thinking about using a cable switch to get yourself into the picture when visiting a crowded area in a city? You can already see your tripod falling after somebody stumbled across your cable.

• The Infrared (IR) remote can do the job unless the distance is too long and bright sunlight erases the infrared light beam. With instant release, the remote will be shown on the picture. With the delay function, the camera determines again when to trigger - not you!

Remote Camera Location

how-to

• Setup / mount the camera in the desired position. Make sure all batteries are charged and there is enough memory space.

• Bring the camera in final photo position.

• Use the key fob to convenient release the camera - how often you want without touching the camera again.

• Just press the focus button to wake up your camera in case it goes to sleep mode.

• This allows you to take beautiful ground based aerial photos. This is also used by paragliders, event photographers, .. 

Images courtesy of GroundAerialPhotos.com

Why using the ZAP-SHOT?

• Using the self timer is not feasible in this situation.

• A cable remote switch is not flexible enough. The cable may break or be disturbing.

• Since the Infrared (IR) remote can only trigger from the front of the camera and in a narrow angle, this won't work in most situations. Also, the distance is probably too low and sunlight can disturb the Infrared signal.