Probably a stupid question, and maybe in the wrong forum, but here it is: is there any simple solution to triggering a GoPro to snap a high resolution picture while flying? I haven't seen any way to trigger it other than using the WiFi remote, but then that interferes with the Phantom-controller signal, correct?
Taking still images with GoPro?
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naturenerd said:
Yes, using WiFi will mess signals up for your aircraft! Don't do it!!
take your photos in flight by using your GoPro's Timelapse features....here is a decent video on how to do it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtB8OXoZhIM
About as close as you can get, assuming you are using a Hero3 or Hero3+ is to use the simultaneous video/photo mode and set it to a small interval (I think 5 sec might be the shortest interval if I recall correctly). Using this mode however takes a snapshot of a video frame and not a real still (so the resolution will be lower- that of the video resolution, but will match the aspect ratio of the video I think). Using this dual shoot mode also removes the ability to shoot at 60FPS, if you are recording at that frame rate. So, it's basically a choice of what you are looking for.
If you don't need video, you can just use the timelapse feature of the GoPro and set it to 0.5 seconds and get a ton of still shots of your flight (and at a good resolution!).
And, of course, definitely do not use the WiFi on the camera itself
If you don't need video, you can just use the timelapse feature of the GoPro and set it to 0.5 seconds and get a ton of still shots of your flight (and at a good resolution!).
And, of course, definitely do not use the WiFi on the camera itself
Thanks to both of you for the suggestion. It's better than nothing, and with live view I should be able to capture what I want.
