troyfreund Posted November 23, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey Folks, Just wondering if any of you had ideas for how I could do a time-passage series of photos with my R8/DMR. I know I could do it back when I was shooting Nikon, but I don't know of a way to do this with my Leica system now. There's no info at the Leica website about such accessories and I'd really like to do this. Any thoughts? Troy <- troy freund -> Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 23, 2007 Posted November 23, 2007 Hi troyfreund, Take a look here Intervalometer/Remote Trigger-R8/DMR??. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
mgcd Posted November 24, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2007 Hi Troy, I haven't tried it but the Leica intervalometer is supposed to work with the R8/DMR. I'll see if I can dig something up. Cheers, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2007 Hey Conrad, Yeah, I thought Leica made something like this, but couldn't find anything in their website. I'll have to check my old literature. Thanks for the help! Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11275 Posted November 25, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2007 Troy, what you are looking for is called the "Leica Remote Control RC-R8/R9", part number 14-202. This device, as the name implies allows for remote control of the camera as well as functioning as an intervalometer. With it you can take single frames or series shots scheduled in either seconds, minutes or hours to a maximum of 24 hours. If the camera motor drive is set to bracketing you will get the 3 exposures as usual at each activation. The desired number of exposures can be programed up to 99. The unit plugs into the 8 pin socket on the side of the motor drive (required) via a 15ft. cord. Extension cords are available in 15ft and 75ft. lengths with an operating maximum of some 300ft. I would be happy to check out any operational requirements with the R-8 and DMR for you or you can look it up under the part number for more information. If you send me a message I will try to get back to you as soon as I can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted November 25, 2007 Hey there, Thom, It looks to me like you've done all the research I needed already! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I'm gonna contact my Leica rep and see if we can track one down for me. take care, Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted November 25, 2007 hey guys, Thanks for the info here--I found the remote at B&H Photo and ordered it this morning. Thanks again for the help! Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFi-Chaser Posted November 27, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 27, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, there. I don't own a DMR (yet), but I read a thread in the german forum, about this issue. I'm interested in that topic as well. I didn't find the ink, but i'll try to summarize the discussion: The remote only gives one signal. When the R8 is on, it shoots. When the R8/DMR is on stand-by, it only wakes it up - no image then. So for longer intervals one must be sure to keep the DMR "alive" all the time. This seems to be the bigger problem, because the power-supply doesn't support that. However good luck! Regards, Torsten Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted November 27, 2007 Hey Torsten, Thanks for that point of notice about the remote control. I'll make sure to test that out when it arrives. dang. Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted November 29, 2007 Hey Guys, Gals, The remote control arrived today. Comes with a long, 16-ft. cable and runs on a 9V battery. Silly thing doesn't even come with an instruction book. Bizarre. It is pretty self-explanatory though. At least I think I understand it so far. Neatest thing is that in the hand-held control, it displays your camera's operating mode, shutter-speed and aperture, metering system and exp. comp. KInda cool. I'll let you know how my first experiments go with it. Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11275 Posted December 1, 2007 Share #10 Posted December 1, 2007 Troy Glad you were able to locate a remote control. I think you will like it. It is pretty straightforward to operate and fairly robust. Mind the battery case cover, it can warp a bit with an "oversize battery" and could break. Just be mindful to seat everything well and check your battery - some are a bit slimer than others. Sorry you did not get an instruction book - I would ask B&H why it was not included. At any rate, I would be happy to make and send you a copy as a PDF file. I think you will find it helpful. Post me a message and include an email address and I will be happy to send a copy of mine - you will only need the "English" pages I assume. (For that matter I would be happy to send one to any other forum member who needs one.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfreund Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks for the generous offer, Thom, but I think I'm OK. I figured it didn't come with an instruction manual because it was so straight-forward. And so far, it has seemed to be that way. Thanks though! Take care, Troy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_dykstra Posted December 2, 2007 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2007 I made up a 100m extension cable for my R8/9 remote, as well as an infra red trigger (pics on my site below). Here are the connectors needed and the pin functions. The connector is Type: 711 Order no: 99-0479-100-08, from binder-connectors - Binder, connector, circular connector There is a pdf on the site for type 711 connectors showing the arrangement of pins. The following pin out was provided to me by Leica Service in Solms. Pin 1 is electrical Ground. To activate the camera's meter: connect pin 1 to pin 8 for longer than 20msec. To release the camera: connect pin 1 to pin 2 for longer than 120msec. Continuous connection will result in continuous release. Once you have the pdf, trying shorting the respective pins on the motor drive or DMR and the camera will behave as indicated. Be aware, soldering these connectors is not for those of use with fingers like Shrek. It can be done with care and a fine tipped soldering iron. Make sure you have the orientation of the pins right, for male and female ends. I had to re-do one of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_dykstra Posted December 2, 2007 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2007 Also, 100m of cable is a pain to work with if it's not on a reel, or at least on a board to wrap in on. It is fun to see what the camera is up to, and take shots from this distance. The critters react in funny ways when the black thing next to them goes 'clickety-flash' all of a sudden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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