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Harbortronics DigiSnap 2700 User Manual

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DigiSnap 2700
DigiSnap 2700
The DigiSnap 2700 is a variation of the DigiSnap 2000, adding a Real-Time Clock, simplified for use with
modern digital cameras, and includes a set of connections optimized for long term time-lapse projects. The
DigiSnap 2700 was tailored specifically for use in the Harbortronics Time-Lapse Package.
The DigiSnap 2700 has a simplified feature set compared to the other members of the DigiSnap 2000
family, reducing the configuration complexity substantially. The DigiSnap 2700 is intended for use with
SLR and other 'contact' style camera interfaces. In addition, a Real-Time Clock has been added, to more
easily use the Advanced Time-Lapse feature of the DigiSnap controllers.
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  • Page 1 DigiSnap 2700 DigiSnap 2700 The DigiSnap 2700 is a variation of the DigiSnap 2000, adding a Real-Time Clock, simplified for use with modern digital cameras, and includes a set of connections optimized for long term time-lapse projects. The DigiSnap 2700 was tailored specifically for use in the Harbortronics Time-Lapse Package.

  • Page 2: Block Diagram

    Harbortronics Battery Converter. Block diagram The following block diagram shows a typical application of the DigiSnap 2700. The DigiSnap controls the power to the camera, as well as the shutter release.

  • Page 3: Waking The Digisnap

    DigiSnap 2700 Waking the DigiSnap The DigiSnap 2700 will automatically wake when power is applied. If the DigiSnap is shut off, for instance at the end of a Simple Time-Lapse sequence, you can re-awaken it by pressing any button, or activating the input trigger signal.

  • Page 4: Advanced Time-Lapse Photography

    The DigiSnap 2700 includes a Real-Time Clock, so you can specify the exact daily starting time of the sequences. Note that the DigiSnap clock may possibly drift slightly relative to the camera clock.
  • Page 5 ***** www.Harbortronics.com ***** DigiSnap Clock : 10:25:00 2000/07/29 DigiSnap 2700 Firmware : July 31, 2010, Version 4.01 Main Menu Operating Mode : Advanced Time-Lapse Camera Release Time : 002 Sec Power to Camera : Always On...
  • Page 6 Selecting this command will allow configuration of the camera release Hold time, which is simply the period of time that the DigiSnap 2700 will effectively 'press' the shutter release on the camera. Most SLRs www.Harbortronics.com...
  • Page 7 P – Configure Power to Camera The DigiSnap 2700 has an output signal which may be used to control the power to a camera or lighting, synchronously with the shutter release. For instance, while taking pictures of plants, you may wish to control artificial lighting so that it comes on moments before taking the picture, and then shutting it off afterwards, to not affect the plant growth.
  • Page 8 • T – Simple Time-Lapse settings In the DigiSnap 2700, A Simple Time-Lapse sequence is defined by the number of pictures to take, and the interval between them. This command will ask for these numbers. How many pictures to take? (0..65535) [0=Infinite] ? The number of pictures may be set to any number between 0 and 65535.

  • Page 9: Advanced Time-Lapse Menu

    When using a the simple contact style interface, the DigiSnap can no longer read the time of day. The Real Time Clock in the DigiSnap 2700 over comes this, allowing better use of the Advanced Time-Lapse mode.

  • Page 10: Switch Menu

    DigiSnap 2700 Commands (enter a single letter) 1..8 : Configure Period 1..8 Q - Quit (Return to Main Menu) • 1..8 Select a sequence to configure. Each sequence is independently defined, and can be configured without concern for their particular position in the list.
  • Page 11 SLR cameras. Note that the DigiSnap 2700 controller has the capability to be triggered from an external electrical signal, which could range from a simple switch to a light beam detector. Contact Harbortronics if you have a particular custom application in mind! We have already worked with a number of photographers and commercial companies to develop special purpose equipment.
  • Page 12 The field-programmed interval is not retained when the DigiSnap turns off. When the DigiSnap is turned back on, it will use the interval last configured via a terminal. Not supported in the DigiSnap 2700. Power Off When pressed, the DigiSnap will shut itself off, and will command the camera to switch to a low power setting as well.
  • Page 13 DigiSnap 2700 Start ATL When pressed, the DigiSnap will start the ATL sequence. Stop Time-Lapse When pressed, the DigiSnap will stop any Time-Lapse sequence in process, STL or ATL. • Q – Quit This command returns control to the Main menu.

  • Page 14: Serial Port

    DigiSnap 2700 if desired. Serial Port The serial port on the DigiSnap 2700 is identical to those on the other members of the DigiSnap 2000 family of controllers. The connector is a standard DB-9 male. Unlike the other members of the DigiSnap 2000 family of controllers, the serial port is only used for connection to a computer serial port, for configuration, not for connection to a camera.

  • Page 15: Custom Solutions

    There are probably many more photographers who could benefit from some of these capabilities than have the time / ability / facilities to integrate the DigiSnap 2700 into a complete solution for their unique application. Harbortronics is eager to help you in developing anything from a simple wiring harness to custom electronic packages.

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