The ESPER TriggerBox is the leading programmable multiple camera shutter controller. Each unit allows 6 cameras to be fired simultaneously or with programmed sequences and offsets. Multiple TriggerBoxes can be linked to trigger an infinite number of cameras.
Price:£200.00 (excl. VAT)
Up to 6 cameras can be connected to each TriggerBox.
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Precise and reliable. It’s the worlds most trusted multi-camera trigger. Fire all your cameras at once or at custom intervals. Used for photogrammetric 3D scanning and bullet-time photography.
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The ESPER TriggerBox is perfect for any application that requires the accurate control of multiple camera arrays such as:
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Photo booths
Stop motion animation
Animated photography
VFX
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When the TriggerBox switch is green the delay between the input signal received and the outputs firing is 2µS (0.000002 seconds.)*. ESPER TriggerBox guarantees reliable and absolute triggering precision over a USB connection.
*Note that the shutter lag of most DSLR’s ranges from 0.04 to 0.150 seconds.
The TriggerBox has two modes of operation, When the mode switch is Green the TriggerBox functions as a straight trigger distribution unit. When the mode switch is Blue the TriggerBox can be programmed using the TriggerBoxController software. This allows individual outputs to be delayed, switched off and on and sequenced in up to 8 steps.
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For control of camera settings, downloading images etc. you will need to use a third party software packages such as:
Breeze Systems – Software to control multiple Canon SLRs from a single PC running Windows. Designed for movie special effects such as the “bullet time”, stereo video capture, product shots and other specialist applications requiring multiple cameras. Offers excellent support and is licensed per number of cameras.
Kuvacode CaptureGRID – Multi-camera control software for tethered shooting, remote capture and advanced camera control. Widely used for photogrammetry applications. Supports all recent DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon, as well as some cameras from the Sony Alpha range and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Annual subscription license per unlimited number of cameras.
Xangle Camera Server – A set of software created to run a complete multi-camera system: connect, control, trigger, calibrate, preview, publish, share. Compatible with most Canon entry-level DSLR’s and runs from a PC running Windows. Different license subscription packages available.
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ESPER TriggerBoxes are compatible with any camera that has a wired shutter release input, including;
Precise and reliable. It’s the worlds most trusted multi-camera trigger. Fire all your cameras at once or at custom intervals. Used for photogrammetric 3D scanning and bullet-time photography.
Designed for all multi-camera applications
The ESPER TriggerBox is perfect for any application that requires the accurate control of multiple camera arrays such as:
Photogrammetry
Bullet time and time slice
Photo booths
Stop motion animation
Animated photography
VFX
Imaging research
Every camera precisely synchronised
When the TriggerBox switch is green the delay between the input signal received and the outputs firing is 2µS (0.000002 seconds.)*. ESPER TriggerBox guarantees reliable and absolute triggering precision over a USB connection.
*Note that the shutter lag of most DSLR’s ranges from 0.04 to 0.150 seconds.
Two powerful trigger modes
The TriggerBox has two modes of operation, When the mode switch is Green the TriggerBox functions as a straight trigger distribution unit. When the mode switch is Blue the TriggerBox can be programmed using the TriggerBoxController software. This allows individual outputs to be delayed, switched off and on and sequenced in up to 8 steps.
TriggerBox Controller software
The TriggerBox comes bundled with our TriggerBoxController software, this allows the TriggerBox to be programmed to: fire the TriggerBox outputs over USB, assign delays to outputs, toggle outputs off and on, sequence all output settings, save settings to the TriggerBox for stand alone operation, and multi-camera intervalometer with exposure ramping.
For control of camera settings, downloading images etc. you will need to use a third party software packages such as:
Breeze Systems – Software to control multiple Canon SLRs from a single PC running Windows. Designed for movie special effects such as the “bullet time”, stereo video capture, product shots and other specialist applications requiring multiple cameras. Offers excellent support and is licensed per number of cameras.
Kuvacode CaptureGRID – Multi-camera control software for tethered shooting, remote capture and advanced camera control. Widely used for photogrammetry applications. Supports all recent DSLR cameras from Canon and Nikon, as well as some cameras from the Sony Alpha range and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Annual subscription license per unlimited number of cameras.
Xangle Camera Server – A set of software created to run a complete multi-camera system: connect, control, trigger, calibrate, preview, publish, share. Compatible with most Canon entry-level DSLR’s and runs from a PC running Windows. Different license subscription packages available.
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Setup + Features
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Behind the Scenes of 360 Light Painting by Eric Paré
Hi Richard, happy to hear you were able to successfully set up your multi-camera array and thank you for leaving a review. We're looking forward to seeing your bullet time results! - Albert
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10/10/2019
Anonymous
US
Amazing gear
Definetely love the enclosure, super space saving. Thinking to buy the power box to reduce all the wiring required for my booth.
Hi, many thanks for your review, it's very much appreciated! PowerBox will definitely improve the cable management in your bullet time booth, so you don't have to deal with power adapters and cables anymore. - Albert
Is there any latency or delay when using the TriggerBox?
When the TriggerBox switch is green the delay between the input signal received and the outputs firing is 2µS (0.000002 seconds). Note that the shutter lag of most DSLR’s ranges from 0.04 to 0.150 seconds.
What are the programable features of the TriggerBox?
The TriggerBoxController allows the TriggerBox to be programmed to
Fire the TriggerBox outputs over USB
Assign delays to outputs
Toggle outputs off and on
Sequence all output settings
Save settings to the TriggerBox for stand alone operation
Multi camera intervalometer with exposure ramping
Can a combination of different cameras be used with the TriggerBox?
Yes the TriggerBox can be used with any combination of compatible cameras.
How do cameras connect to the TriggerBox?
The TriggerBox connects to cameras via their remote shutter release input socket.
The TriggerBox has 3.5mm jack sockets we can supply adaptor cables to most cameras.
Which flashes or strobes can be used with the TriggerBox?
Any flash / strobe unit that can be connected directly to a camera is safe to plug into the TriggerBox.
!!! Please be aware that some flashes and strobes operate at significantly higher voltages than the TriggerBox is designed to operate with. !!!
If you are unsure if your flash or strobe is compatible with the TriggerBox please contact us.
Can I link TriggerBoxes together for larger multi-camera arrays?
Yes! Use a 3.5mm stereo cable to connect the link socket of the first TriggerBox to the input socket of the next TriggerBox in the chain and continue down the line.
What triggers the TriggerBox?
The TriggerBox can be fired from either a remote release plugged into its input (both in ALL Trigger and Smart Trigger modes) or a computer via USB connection (Smart Trigger mode only.)
ESPER TriggerBoxes are perfect for triggering multi-camera arrays using the Breeze software. We recommend ESPER to all our customers.
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The ESPER TriggerBox is available shipped and supported worldwide. Click on the below button to configure your order.