non manufacturer shutter release.

[higgeh]

Im looking at building a high speed rig for my camera. Basically take a shutter release tear it apart attach it to some relays and see what i can catch by being just at the right time

now i dont want to buy a top spec nikon release. A cheap one will do but im wondering if all releases are made equal?

Anyone have any experience in this?

 

[Cuchulainn]

Here's the pinouts for various releases, so you can see how easy it would be:
http://www.doc-diy.net/photo/remote_pinout/
I've built my own for Pentax, but as they use 2.5mm audio plugs, it's exceptionally easy for that system. Once you get the right connector (e.g. from a cheap chinese copy) then it won't be too difficult to do - typically you just need to short the required pin to ground (e.g. the focus to trigger autofocus or the shutter to shoot).

 

[higgeh]

cool. my plan is to wire it up to an airsoft trigger system so i can catch bullets coming out of the end.

i think this will be the easiest bit