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Camera Opto-Switch Kit

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The Camera Opto-Switch allows our trigger circuits to actuate an electronic camera while providing complete electrical isolation for the camera. Here's what you need for a complete Opto-Switch.

The switch box kit
A shutter release cable for your camera

The Camera Opto-Switch has toggles for focus and shutter operations, a pushbutton for manual operation of the shutter, and an optoisolator for complete electrical isolation between the trigger circuit and the camera. The kit comes unassembled. Soldering is required for the assembly, and holes must be drilled in the box lid for components unless you select the drilled option. A layout template is provided. See the assembly instructions.

For information on which HiViz trigger circuits require an Opto-Switch, see this chart.

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Camera Opto-Switch Box

(assembly required)

Camera Opto-Switch with shutter cable

(cable for Nikon MC-30 shown)

For a complete Camera Opto-Switch, order both the switch box and the cable for your camera. If you have more than one type of camera, you can order a cable for each one, but the same switch box will work for all cameras.

Camera Opto-Switch Box Kit

If you want us to drill holes in the lid for the components, select below.

If you want us to assemble the box and trigger cord for you, select below.

Camera shutter cables

Select the shutter cable for your camera below.

See the list of compatible cameras here.

Cords are about 1-foot long and may be coiled or straight, depending on what we can get from our suppliers. A 2.5mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter is included. A 6-foot extension cable may be ordered for just $1.95 more.

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Nikon MC-30 type shutter cable

Canon RS-80N3 type shutter cable

Nikon MC-DC2 type shutter cable (currently out-of-stock)

RSC-MCDC2. Shutter cable for Nikon MC-DC2, $6.95

RSC-MCDC2ext. Shutter cable for Nikon MC-DC2, with 6-ft extension, $8.90

Sony S1 type shutter cable (currently out-of-stock)

RSC-S1. Shutter cable for Sony S1, $6.95

RSC-S1ext. Shutter cable for Sony S1, with 6-ft extension, $8.90

Canon RS-60E3 type shutter cable

This is a 6-ft long straight cable with a 2.5mm plug on each end. The included 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter makes the cord usable with HiViz enclosures projects.

DIY shutter cable If you want to use a shutter release cable that you already own rather than buying one of ours, you can just get the connectors shown here and follow these instructions.