Fire camera by breaking beam

<p>Is there a system I could use with a D80 to remotely fire the camera when a beam is broken.</p>

<p>If yes, would a falling water droplet be sufficient to trigger the signal?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>The <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Remote-Cords/4645/ML-3-Compact-Modulite-Remote.html">Nikon ML-3</a> might me what you're looking for. Don't know whether a water droplet would trigger it, though.</p>

Be aware that the best water drop shots are done with an open shutter in a dark room. The falling water drop triggers the

flash. The duration of a flash can be much shorter than the fastest shutter speed.

<p>A modulite won't do it, but it could be used in building such a system. Jeff, go to YouTube.com and look up "Arduino trigger" and see if someone there has exactly what you're looking for--or rather how to build one.</p>

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<p>Is there a system I could use with a D80 to remotely fire the camera when a beam is broken.</p>

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<p>Yes. The Mumford Time Machine http://www.bmumford.com/photo/camctlr.html </p>

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<p>If yes, would a falling water droplet be sufficient to trigger the signal?</p>

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<p>Yes. Check out the 'Drip Kit' under 'Accessories'.</p>