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7 November 2017
Miops has launched its $125 Miops Mobile Remote, a versatile smartphone-based wireless camera remote which received $275,188 in Kickstarter funding from 2,548 backers. Miops Mobile Remote uses the smartphone's built-in capabilities to remotely fire the camera with various creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance as well as advanced Timelapse modes.
"We are proud of completing our latest Kickstarter project successfully and introduce Miops Mobile Remote to photographers around the world," said Onur Celik, Miops CEO and co-founder. "With Miops Mobile Remote, we've combined the power of smartphones with the imaging capabilities of your dSLR or mirrorless camera. We're confident that it will allow photographers to create some of the most imaginative images they can dream up."
HIGHLIGHTS
Among the highlights of the Miops Mobile Remote are:
- Camera control via smartphone app
- Multiple shutter release settings
- HDR and HDR timelapse modes
- Roadlapse mode
- Sound, vibration and motion triggering
- Scheduled capture settings
- Built-in rechargeable battery
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Optional shutter release cables
MODES
Available modes include:
- Timelapse Modes: Creatively harness the frantic pace of life with the timelapse simplified controls, including Long Exposure Timelapse for nighttime star trails of up to 99 minutes and Bulb Ramping Timelapse for the evolving exposure demands of day-to-night transitions.
- HDR Timelapse Mode: When shadow and highlight detail are imperative, the HDR Timelapse will make easy work of an exceedingly complex process.
- Sound Mode: Capture a primal scream when the smartphone's microphone picks the subject's voice.
- Roadlapse Mode: Harness streaming GPS data to fire off a frame over predetermined distances of an upcoming road trip.
- Shutter Control Modes: No remote is complete without tried-and-true trigger release functionality including Cable Release, Press & Hold, Press & Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and Timed Release with Self Timer.
- Motion Mode: Capture a belly-flopping pool jump by firing the shutter whenever the smartphone camera spots motion in the frame.
- Scenario Mode: Combine any of the standalone modes into a unique scenario complete with trigger delays or scheduling for truly unlimited creative control.
- Vibration Mode: Strap the smartphone to a basketball pole to shoot selfies by firing the shutter off the slightest vibration of the device.
- HDR Mode: Streamline the bracketing of exposures for post production merging with the easy- to-use touch screen app.
COMPATIBILITY
Miops Mobile Remote is compatible with most major camera brands including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Olympus, Hasselblad and Fujifilm, but photographers can consult to Miops Support page to confirm whether their camera is among the 350+ supported models.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
The Miops Mobile Remote is available now for $125 from B&H or directly from the company.
For more information see the news release below.
Miops Launches the New Product Miops Mobile Remote, The World's Most Versatile Wireless Camera Remote
New app-based camera remote combines the smartphone's capabilities with dSLR and mirrorless cameras to offer photographers a dynamic array of wireless creative triggering solutions
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Miops has announced the launch of the Miops Mobile Remote, a versatile smartphone-based wireless camera remote. The Mobile Remote has received $275,188 in Kickstarter funding from 2,548 backers, making this a highly anticipated product release for the brand. As it did previously for the Miops Smart Trigger, Miops managed the R&D process of the new product successfully, shipped all rewards to its backers as promised and started to sell it worldwide.
The Miops Mobile Remote is an impressive upgrade from conventional camera triggers, with full smartphone compatibility and Bluetooth connectivity. Miops Mobile Remote utilizes the smartphone's built-in capabilities to remotely fire the camera with various creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance as well as advanced Timelapse modes, all from an easy-to-use smartphone app. The Mobile Remote makes it possible for users to turn otherwise challenging photographic situations into achievable, extraordinary reality.
"We are proud of completing our latest Kickstarter project successfully and introduce Miops Mobile Remote to photographers around the world. We are very excited about our latest product which is the most innovative camera trigger ever built." said Onur Celik, CEO and Co-Founder of Miops. "With Miops Mobile Remote, we've combined the power of smartphones with the imaging capabilities of your dSLR or mirrorless camera. We're confident that it will allow photographers to create some of the most imaginative images they can dream up."
For photographers aiming to create amazing Timelapse videos and capture unique photos, Miops Mobile Remote is one of the most impactful camera accessories available. Miops Mobile Remote connects to the camera's shutter release port to provide a wireless Bluetooth connection to the app- based controls and those creative controls are nearly endless. Miops Mobile Remote utilizes the smartphone's built-in sensors to offer standalone creative remote modes which can be stacked into unlimited combinations based on the photographer's unique creative vision. Available modes include:
- Timelapse Modes: Creatively harness the frantic pace of life with the timelapse simplified controls, including Long Exposure Timelapse for nighttime star trails of up to 99 minutes and Bulb Ramping Timelapse for the evolving exposure demands of day-to-night transitions.
- HDR Timelapse Mode: When shadow and highlight detail are imperative, the HDR Timelapse will make easy work of an exceedingly complex process.
- Sound Mode: Capture a primal scream when the smartphone's microphone picks the subject's voice.
- Roadlapse Mode: Harness streaming GPS data to fire off a frame over predetermined distances of an upcoming road trip.
- Shutter Control Modes: No remote is complete without tried-and-true trigger release functionality including Cable Release, Press & Hold, Press & Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and Timed Release with Self Timer.
- Motion Mode: Capture a belly-flopping pool jump by firing the shutter whenever the smartphone camera spots motion in the frame.
- Scenario Mode: Combine any of the standalone modes into a unique scenario complete with trigger delays or scheduling for truly unlimited creative control.
- Vibration Mode: Strap the smartphone to a basketball pole to shoot selfies by firing the shutter off the slightest vibration of the device.
- HDR Mode: Streamline the bracketing of exposures for post production merging with the easy- to-use touch screen app.
Compatibility and Specs
Miops Mobile Remote is compatible with most major camera brands including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, Olympus, Hasselblad and Fujifilm, but photographers can consult to Miops Support page to confirm whether their camera is among the 350+ supported models.
The Miops Mobile app will be available for both iOS and Android devices and each device will connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0 technology for low power consumption that ensures the Miops Mobile Remote's rechargeable battery can last for more than 24 hours. The app and firmware, which automatically upgrades wirelessly, will be completely free forever.