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Promote Systems Promote Control

  • Price: $299.95
  • B&H # PRPCTRL1
  • Mfr# P-CTRL-1

Product Highlights

  • For Use With Digital SLR Cameras
  • Create HDR Images
  • Time-Lapse Sequencing
  • Replaces Manufacturer's Remote Controls
  • Easy User Interface

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Promote Control from Promote Systems is an advanced remote control for digital SLR cameras that replaces other manufacturer's remote control devices. It allows the doors for your creativity to open with its superior automation and intuitive ease of use. The Promote provides flexibility for exposure bracketing commonly used to create HDR (High Dynamic Range) images which reveal stunning detail and 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 DSLR cameras. With the Promote, time-lapse photography with any camera is supported including affordable entry level DSLRs.

This highly customizable device can be calibrated to match your personal preferences. Moreover, the device's firmware is upgradeable, so it will stay up-to-date with the latest functionality and enhanced capabilities of future camera models.

The Promote Control is compatible with digital cameras supporting an industry standard PTP/MTP protocol for controlling camera functions over USB interface.
Just a few supported cameras include, but are in no way limited to:
  • Nikon:
  • D3, D3X, D2X, D2Xs, D2H, D2Hs, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3100, D7000
  • Canon:
  • 1D, 1Ds Mk II, 1D Mk III, 1Ds Mk III, 1D Mk IV, 5D, 5D Mk II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D

    • Canon 300D, 350D, 10D, 20D, 5D, 1D/1Ds Mk I and 1D/1Ds Mk II cameras are not supported in HDR mode. Only basic operations such as One-Shot, Time-Lapse and Manual Hold are available on these cameras, and would require a CN3 cable (not included) to be connected. For Canon 400D, 450D, 500D, 1000D, 60D cameras, a CN2 cable (not included) is required. Other Canon cameras listed above are fully supported, including HDR mode.

    On Canon 5D Mk II and 7D the longest automatic HDR exposure is limited to 30 seconds due to mechanical Bulb mode activation. A future Promote Control firmware update will prompt to activate Bulb mode manually as required. At this time using a higher ISO setting is recommended with Canon 5D Mark II and 7D if an exposure longer than 30 seconds is required in HDR mode.

    Replaces and extends manufacturer-specific remote controls
    Promote Control can automatically put the camera into Bulb mode when performing bracketed exposures longer than 30 seconds The resulting images can be processed in a software application of choice to create a highly realistic image with a wide tonal range. 1
    It has an advanced easy-to-configure Time-Lapse mode with optional sequence start delay
    The Promote Control can be programmed to perform a fully automatic, user-defined, delay for Mirror lock-up before every picture is taken. Locking the mirror before taking a picture gives a tripod-based camera the ultimate stability required to take a perfectly sharp photograph.
    Promote Control has an improved user interface featuring flexible user-definable settings
    A passive camera pre-focus and release functionality remains as a backup even when the remote control is out of power
    A multi-tone audible feedback mode can be engaged on the Promote Control
    The device uses large, easy-to-read liquid crystal display featuring a RGB backlight of variable intensity
    The device has a weather-resistant design for water and dust resiliency
    The Promote Control is powered by 2 AA batteries, the most easily obtainable power source
    It has an external DC power jack for timing very long exposures for astrophotography and other similar applications
    Device firmware updates can be applied from a personal computer via USB interface
    Camera Control Advanced USB camera control protocol
    Operation Modes One Shot
    Time-lapse
    HDR
    Manual Hold
    Display Monochrome with variable intensity RGB backlight
    Weather Resistance Membrane-covered keypad is weather resistant 1-20 sec
    Mirror Lock-Up Yes, shutter cable required (not included) 1
    Please Note:

    Mirror lock-up feature is subject to be supported by the camera, and requires using an optional shutter cable.

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    Power 2 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Manganese or Ni-MH)
    Battery Life Approx. 20 - 40 hr
    Cable Length 3.3' (1 m)
    Dimensions Size: Approx. 4.9 x 2.6 x 1.1" (125 x 65 x 27mm)
    Weight Approx. 5.5 oz (156 g)
    Promote Systems Promote Control
  • Camera Connection USB Cable
  • Firmware Update USB Cable
  • User Manual
  • Carrying Case
  • Neck Strap
  • 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty

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