remote trigger

Wireless firing device

A remote trigger is a device that activates something from a distance—typically a camera shutter, flash, explosive, or electronic system.

The trigger communicates wirelessly or through a cable, allowing the operator to stay out of frame or at a safe distance: She used a remote trigger to photograph the skittish wildlife.

In photography, remote triggers enable self-portraits and long exposures without camera shake.

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remote triggerpressure plate

Weight-activated switch mechanism

push button · tripwire

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG