Infrared beam shutter trigger?

[JeffH]

Is this the sort of thing you're after Toby -

Traxwatch

I saw a demo version at last year's Birdfair - a bit pricey but a fabulous (and comprehensive/versatile) bit of kit

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)

[Tobyh]

Jeff,

That is the type of thing - thanks for that.

Nightshade - I wasn't sure if I was allowed to post a link so I just left a very large clue. But Here it is - Wildlife Watching Supplies - infra-red trips - mods - if that's a bit naughty then spank...I mean please remove

TobyH

[davol]

Have a look at Main Page - CameraAxe their system has a laser sensor that may fit the bill.
Davol

[triops]

Hi TobyH,

I've never actually used the unit connected to the hot shoe-it seems a pretty awkward thing to do. THat's a silly statement-of course just used as a remote manual release it makes sense for the sensor to be there so it can point in any direction. Anyway, I've always used the kit as a beam-break system. With an extension lead for the receiver it can be put anywhere (the unit is used connected to the 10-pin socket). For instance, photographing a mouse in the greenhouse, the emitter and detector were about a foot apart on the bench and the camera on a tripod about five feet away. To check what was raiding the rubbish bag the detector was taped to the tripod, near the ground, and the emitter placed about fifteen feet away (I got lots of pictures of my feet and a local cat!). Hope this makes it clear without a diagram! You're welcome to ask any more questions! Let us know how you get on?

[Tobyh]

Thanks Triops.

I will do but looking at costs it won't be imminent

TobyH