MIOPS 'Smart' Camera Trigger Review and How to Use - Best Trigger Ever?

[@Lifetogo]

Is it possible to use the Miops Smart+ for automatic continuous high speed shooting? = setting a delay, hitting the button in the app and the camera will shoot 20 images in high speed mode? Maybe also with a 10 seconds pause afterwards and that it will start again? So without holding my finger on the button (only once, to start the session)? Thanks for your help!

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Hi, it is certainly possible to do something like this as it is basically like a time lapse. However, it really depends on the frequency of the shots, the speed of your storage and the ‘buffer’ of the camera. The only thing I can’t confirm from memory is the shortest interval that can be set on the Miops and I don’t have it with me (at a friends house and we’re social distancing) so I’m afraid the best thing to do would be email their support, they’re good guys though so I’m sure they’ll come back to you quickly 👍

[@Lifetogo]

@@RossJukesPhotography Thanks Ross. STAY SAFE & HEALTHY 👍

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Cheers, you too 👍

[@davefoc]

Can the unit be set up to open the camera lens after a trigger and after a delay set off the flash and then close the camera lens? Is this the kind of thing the DIY mode would do? Thank you.

[@Bwanar1]

Can you focus from your phone & change focus point?

[@rodolcastro457]

Hi, Could you help me with this problem? How I do to establish communication between the MIOPS SMART and my android cell-phone version 5.0.2. Bluetooth in my cell-phone is activated and locate the MIOPS device, but this error appears: "connection rejected by MIOPS SMART ecfb4888

[@AnterioJohnson]

Hello, does this trigger video as well?

[@geraldjefferson7306]

I just got it, any recommendations from you all out there ?

[@MatiasKorpela]

Will this work on Canon Eos 700D?

[@ShannonBradford]

Did you ever do a full review?

[@anejaks]

Sir, how many cameras can be fired simultaneously? i have to shoot Time slice effect, Can it possible with this.

[@wawanbalik]

How's your current opinion on the MIOPS Smart Trigger, after using it from January to November Ross? Thank you!

[@RossJukesPhotography]

MNMohamed thanks for the comment. It’s still very good! I don’t use it as much as I’d hoped and there are certainly features that I would like to take more advantage of in the future (the ‘lightning’ trigger in particular, but we don’t get much where I live) but knowing that you’ve got all of those features is a real bonus. The unit itself & software have stood the test of time as well and are all working fine

[@billglover7797]

Have you actually used it for lightning capture?

[@RossJukesPhotography]

bill glover hi, I’m afraid I haven’t, we don’t get much lightning where I live so it’s pretty difficult to test. However, all of the other reviews I’ve watched seem to suggest it does a good job

[@andrewohone]

Great video. Do you think this could be used for focus stack? Did you buy one?

[@amcontent7137]

so what is the proper settings on the camera to make the basic time lapse work? I bought one but until now I couldn't make it work properly. Currently using Sony a7iii & everytime I use the basic tl mode, it's skipping shutter. I think my camera settings are incorrect. The problem is when doing long exposures, I'm using aperture mode on the camera during sunset as you know in aperture mode the shutter speed gradually go slower as and when the sun goes down & that's when the shutter starts skipping. I'm just lost ,don't understand at all how to properly set the camera to work with this device. pls help

[@BoserPSN]

Sorry for the VERY late reply! My current camera has built in time lapse, but the 7D I had before didn’t. For time lapses I used canons tc-80n3. Set up my tripod looped the timer’s cable around a leg one or two times to prevent movement. Then I focused manually and deactivated the stabilizer. Once you get the scene you want check your exposure. Most of the time aperture priority combined with auto iso is the way to go If you get a rather long exposure at the beginning then there’s lots of room for iso and longer exposures, if you decide how fast the final clip should be (like 2x 10x 50x anything really) or how much time you want to cover (for example dusk til dawn 6ish hours 3600min. If you choose to take a photo every minute you’ll end up with 3600 frames at 30 fps that’s two minutes)

[@BoserPSN]

Re read your comment skipping happens when the interval and exposure time overlap, including in camera high iso reduction which usually doubles the time it takes for every photo. Also a single shot shouldn’t take as long as the interval you choose 5s every 5s will overlap or not trigger at all 5s every 7-8 gives the camera plenty of time to process

[@christopherlediard9846]

Is it compatable with a d3400?

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Christopher Lediard I believe so but may be worth dropping them an email to double check 😉

[@ernestofranklin1891]

Yes, just make sure you get correct cord.

[@JerryCabl]

Can you interchange between different brands of DSLR camera

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Jerry Cabl yes Jerry I believe so, though you may need different cables with the correct adapter for each camera. I’m sure their website will have more details ;)

[@MIOPS]

Yes, it is possible.

[@sikkohoekstra1305]

Can it be used to fire a flash or multiple flashes?

[@MIOPS]

Yes, it can trigger the flashes.

[@spo5egy]

I've used mine for endless applications with success and I might make a video of it... Lightning, laser, time lapse, paranormal and my kids stealing biscuits 🤣 the uses are endless!

[@victorfeinstein8857]

Very nice unit, but need an updated app like the Mobile Remote. I would like to see in the next firmware update also the option of a countdown in time exposure mode.

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Victor Feinstein agreed, but that’s the good thing is that hopefully it can be sorted by software 😉

[@victorfeinstein8857]

@@RossJukesPhotography The only problem is, I am asking the Miops folks; when it will be the update for the app but couldn't get any answer.It is pity that the simpler version of Miops has a better app.

[@MIOPS]

@@victorfeinstein8857 Hello, soon we will have a major update for the app.

[@victorfeinstein8857]

@@MIOPS How soon?Days,weeks,months or years?

[@einorauhala1749]

Too good production quality for under 1000 subs

[@RossJukesPhotography]

Eino Rauhala ha! Thank you, still trying to improve (and crack that 1k mark!)

[@BirdWhisperer46]

$260? You must be delirious.

[@AMadScientist]

Just got it and it is not what I expected. When using the device itself or the app to trigger my Nikon, there is too much of a delay no matter what mode. For example, with the app, you can do vibration mode. When your phone is moved, it will trigger the cam....Even with sensitivity all the way up, if I drop a ball onto my phone it has about 1/2 sec delay before the cam fires. It is the same with the laser and sound. I'd bet my house that it will be the same for lightning. NO WAY this will catch a bolt without it being DARK and my shutter open for a few seconds.....and that's the OLD WAY.

[@solarsynapse]

Have you tried any other devices that you like for lightning?

[@davefoc]

Is it possible you are in autofocus mode? Is it possible that there is a difference in delay when in view finder mode and live view mode?

[@H1Galactica]

Ummm how to??????

[@Narog2000]

A review without having used the product, just saying he is confident it will work as advertised!! Thumbs down from me.

[@RossJukesPhotography]

How do I test the lightening mode if there is no lightening? I live in an area that doesn't get particularly varied weather? No problem for a thumbs down, hope you find the info you need elsewhere.

[@the_useless_photographer]

Seems a gimmick. It does not do much more than the phone app for my Canon anyway.