Thumb switch for stills

[DaGimp 0]

OK i have seen one guy use a thumb switch for his still.....that is the way i want to go but havent seen any for sale. Is there a place that yall may know of or was it just something he may have created from a tongue switch or something?

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[vdschoor 0]

Email McGowan Jake, he is using that system too..

Why don't you want to go with the tongue or bite switch?

One of the reasons I like the tongue switch is I don't have to run wires through my suit that are connected to the helmet.

Iwan

[DaGimp 0]

I just think the thumb switch would be easier to use. I dont mind the extra routing if its something im more comfortable with.

any idea on Mikes e-mail...if so just PM it...i dont want it public knowledge if its not.

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[vdschoor 0]

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any idea on Mikes e-mail...if so just PM it...i dont want it public knowledge if its not.

It's on his website: http://www.funairproductions.com

About the ease of use, I don't know. You have to get used to the tongue switch but that only takes a little bit. Take some pics with the switch on the ground before you take it up (that's a good idea with all the stuff related to camera flying by the way) and you're good to go.

Iwan

[Deuce 1]

Mikes stuff is all off-the-shelf stuff from Radio shack. Actually not a bad plan, as there's a Radio shack just about everywhere in the US.

Just go in there and find a button you like and wire it to speaker wire or whatever gauge you are comfortable with, wire the other side to your camera and you're in business.

JP

[sducoach 0]

I've been using a home made thumb switch for 10 years. You need the switch made for your camera first. Then, cut it off at the length you need.

I took a piece of 1/2" PVC, placed a cap on one end with a hole for the wire to come through. I then hooked up the wires to a momentary switch I purchased from radio shack which just happens to fit into the 1/2" pvc. I simply taped the switch in and started shooting.

PM is you need more.

Blues,

J.E.

James 4:8

[prost 0]

I have always made my thumb switches myself and others from parts I buy at radio shack. I would recommend putting a plug into the system so that you can get rid of your helmet and not have it still attached by the cable.

[base428 1]

http://www.vertical-visions.com/09switch.html will show you a hand switch that I occasionally use. Note the connector to remove the switch from the helmet....

I'm torn between which one is better (hand versus mouth switches). Each have their place in freefall photography.

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[DaGimp 0]

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Mikes stuff is all off-the-shelf stuff from Radio shack. Actually not a bad plan, as there's a Radio shack just about everywhere in the US.

Just go in there and find a button you like and wire it to speaker wire or whatever gauge you are comfortable with, wire the other side to your camera and you're in business.

JP

yeah Mike e-mailed me back....said he uses a momentary switch from radio shack.with RCA connectors....might be something to look into.

"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas

[Deuce 1]

I'll tell you, I switched my wired helmet connectors to RCA from the 2.5mm stereo. It's just a more hearty switch connector, doesn't get disconnected as easy. The old-timers know what they're about.

Quades technique of going straight to the camera with an identical backup is probably the most hearty, but I like the built in thing.

It has cost me one jump though...