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tonybear007
29th of June 2009 (Mon), 19:35
PRESS RELEASE June 29 2009 SOURCE: pressrelease365 (http://www.pressrelease365.com/pr/photography/digital-photography-remote-control-hdr-time-lapse-3516.htm)

Promote Systems today introduced the Promote Control, a unique electronic accessory for digital SLR cameras that further expands photographers' creativity.

The new, microprocessor-based Promote Control unit allows photographers to control multiple aspects of the connected camera's functionality without actually touching the camera. It does that by utilizing advanced camera control protocol earlier implemented only in computer software programs. With the Promote Control, photographers no more need to bring their laptops to the field in order to perform advanced photography. Most of the photographer's daily tasks can now be carried out using a pocket-sized, battery powered remote control unit...

Among a multitude of easy-to-use features, Promote Control offers unique flexibility for exposure bracketing, which is commonly used to create High Dynamic Range images. High Dynamic Range, or HDR imaging quickly gains popularity these days, thanks to stunning detail and tone range rendition. Promote Control propels HDR imaging forward by offering unparalleled flexibility, allowing for bracketing step variability previously not possible with in-camera bracketing modes. Promote Control can also automatically put the camera into Bulb mode as appropriate when performing bracketed exposures longer than 30 seconds, requiring no further user intervention. The resulting images can be processed in a software application of choice to create a highly realistic image with a wide tonal range.

One of the most useful features of the Promote Control is an advanced Time-Lapse mode normally found only in middle to high end professional SLR cameras...

Jim Robinson
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 17:02
Wonder why it doesn't work with the 1DMKII.:confused:

avbcon12
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 17:45
I wonder why theyd go through making something that seems to be pretty capable but still make it tethered by a cable...?

Saint728
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 18:45
Wonder why it doesn't work with the 1DMKII.:confused:

Technical Information about the Promote Control:

The Promote Control is compatible with digital cameras supporting an industry standard PTP/MTP protocol for controlling camera functions over USB interface. A non-exhaustive list of supported cameras includes Nikon D3, D3X, D2X, D2Xs, D2H, D2Hs, D200, D300, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D5000; Canon 1D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 30D, 40D, 50D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D. Other camera models may be supported in future by means of updating Promote Control firmware. More information about the Promote Control, including frequently asked questions, updated compatibility lists, technical specifications, firmware updates, and optional software downloads is available online at http://www.promotesystems.com (http://www.promotesystems.com/).

Wonder why it works with the 1D Mark III, but it doesn't work with the 1D Mark II or 1Ds Mark III. :confused:

Take Care,
Cheers, Patrick

Bob_A
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 21:52
Maybe it just hasn't been tested with the 1D MKII or 1DS MKIII ...

SkedAddled
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 22:25
$299 for the damned thing!?!

Yeah, it's cool, and I'd like one, but $299 for the damned thing!?!

Seems to me there should be better cost-effective options for HDR bracketing.
$300 for an add-on control seems very steep to me.

I'll stick with manual bracketing, thank you very much.

avbcon12
1st of July 2009 (Wed), 22:31
$299 for the damned thing!?!

Yeah, it's cool, and I'd like one, but $299 for the damned thing!?!

Seems to me there should be better cost-effective options for HDR bracketing.
$300 for an add-on control seems very steep to me.

I'll stick with manual bracketing, thank you very much.

X2, I still cant get over the fact that its not wireless for that price too.