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Camera Trapping Sensor Comparison
A comparison of the sensors that are compatible with the Scout Camera Trapping system.
Photograph Birds in Flight with Sabre
Tips and tricks for photographing birds in flight with Sabre.
Photograph Bats in Flight with Sabre
UK photographer Andrew McCarthy shares his tips and tricks for photographing bats in flight with Sabre.
Scout Camera Box and Lumix Cameras
This page provides a walk-through on how to setup Lumix Cameras in the Scout Camera Box. It includes the settings, cables and dummy batteries for some of Panasonic's most popular camera trapping cameras.
Setting up the Ultimate Camera Trap
Roy Dunn goes into detail on how to set up both a video and still camera trap at the same site - a spring in southern California.
Configure the Scout Cam Box To Record Video
Want to use the Scout Camera Box for video - this post will show you the cable you need as well as the settings you need to make in the Scout Camera Box to record video.
Using the Scout System for Video Recording
Axel Gebauer walks through his experiences setting up a Scout Camera Trapping System for recording video.
Camera Trapping Adventures with Tom Mason
Tom Mason walks through setting up a camera traps in Peru. Tom talks through the equipment he uses and some of the challenges of setting up a camera trap in the Amazon.
Focus Stacking How To
Get an introduciton to focus stacking and learn how to use StackShot to create a focus stacked image. Includes explanations of camera and tripod mounting.
How to Shoot Water Drops with StopShot
Learn how to use StopShot to create one of a kind images of water drops with StopShot.
Create a Virtual Object with the StackShot 3X
Learn how to create a virtual object with the StackShot 3X and Virtual Object Creation Kit.
Eliminate Shutter Lag When Photographing Bats in Flight
Use Sabre to control both the camera and flash timing to eliminate the cameras shutter lag using the traditional high speed photography technique - take advantage of the dark.
Using the Cognisys Insect Rig to Monitor a Yellow Jacket Nest
Using the Cognisys Insect Rig to monitor an under ground nest of Yellow Jackets.
Insects in Flight
John Abbot of Abbott Nature Photography explains how he captures stunning images of insects in flight using StopShot and the Cognisys High Speed Shutter.
Portable Studio for Bats in Flight
Piotr Naskrecki shares his technique for capturing bats in flight while in the field.
Connecting Your Scout Camera Box
Learn how to connect your camera and flashes to the Scout Camera Box.
Photographing Flying Squirrels with Sabre
Steve Gettle shares his technique to photograph Flying Squirrels in his backyard in Michigan.
StopShot Water Drop Kit Videos
See the StopShot Water Drop Kit get setup and configured.
StopShot Videos
A series of vidoes on how to use the StopShot triggering system.
Sabre vs RangeIR
See a comparison of the RangeIR and Sabre single ended sensors.
Backyard Recon with the RangeIR
Roy Dunn demonstrates how you can set up a simple camera trap in your backyard using the RangeIR.
Capturing Lightning with StopShot
Use StopShot and the Beam Receiver to capture images of lightning.
Vignetting and the High Speed Shutter
See how the lens selection, focal length and focal distance affect the light levels around the edges of your photographs.
Configure StopShot for use with the High Speed Shutter
A walk-through of the set up steps to get your StopShot configured to control your camera in sync with the high speed shutter.
Time Lapse Movies with StopShot
Use StopShot for Time Lapse Video.
Capture Star Trails with StopShot
Use StopShot when the bulb setting on your camera just isn't long enough. Perfect for star trails.
Sound Activated Triggering with StopShot
Use StopShot to trigger on events that make noise.
Ballistics Photography with StopShot
Use StopShot to capture projectiles in flight.
Connecting StopShot
Connect your StopShot to flashes, water valves, cameras, and sensors.
Using the Cognisys Insect Rig to Capture Images of Insects in Flight
Learn how to photograph insects in flight with the Cognisys Insect rig equipped with StopShot and the High Speed Shutter.
Water Drops - Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks for water drop photography, including how to create tall Worthington Jets as well as how Cognisys got its start with water drops.
Water Drops - Connecting 3 Valves
Take water drops to the next level by controlling multiple valves with StopShot Studio.
Water Drops - Connecting Two Valves to StopShot
Find details on how to control two water valves from your StopShot.
Water Drops Beyond the Basics - Three Drop Collisions
Create some unique photos by using StopShot to get 3 water drops to collide.
Multi-Axis Stacking - Stack-Rotate-Stack
StackShot 3X is capable of not only collecting images for focus stacking but also automated collection of the images required to build a virtual object. With the StackShot 3X you can control rotarty tables, rails or sliders.
Real-Time Motion Control - Video
StackShot 3X isn't just for time lapse movie making. It can also be set up for real time 3-axis motion control as well.
Creating Giga-Pixel and Panoramas with StackShot 3X
See how to use StackShot 3X to create giga-pixel images and panoramas, even 360º panoramas.
Time Lapse Movie Making with the StackShot 3X
Use the StackShot 3X to create add motion control to the creation of your time lapse movies.
Sabre Battery Life and External Power
Find details on the battery life of Sabre as well as how to connect it to external batteries and solar panels.
Connecting Sabre
See various options to connect your Sabre to your camera.
Using the Aux Output to Wake Up a Speed-lite Flash
How to use the Camera Box Aux Output to wake up your external speedlight flashes.
Control StackShot with Your Computer
Connection diagrams for connecting your StackShot controller to a computer. Use Zerene Stacker or Helicon Remote to capture your focus stacking images.
Stacking Live Arachnids
Scott Linstead walks through his technique for focus stacking live spiders. He also features a DIY softbox for macro photography.
Focus Stack Snowflakes with George Lepp
George Lepp shares his technique for focus stacking snow flakes with StackShot
Benjamin Olson Talks Camera Trapping
Benjamin Olson is a proffesional photographer who strives to use his photography to promote awareness of the perils the natural world faces today while working towards conservation and environmental restoration. Ben talks through his evolution of camera trapping tools.
A Camera Trapping Interview with Emmanuel Rondeau
Emmanuel Rondeau is a filmmaker and photographer, focusing mainly on wildlife conservation, but also on science and history. Here he shares his experience with Scout for camera trapping
Connecting Sabre to your Android Device
Step by step instructions on how to connect Sabre to your Android mobile device.
Connecting Sabre to Your IOS Device
How to connect and control your Sabre with an IOS device (phone or tablet).