Remote Switch

Have a look at this wiring and construction diagram here, it might help

http://www.cline-company.com/blog/?p=20

 

I've sent you a PM Woo

 

Hi, Woo!

Just an extra thought - before you set the camera up to take piccies of animals in the snow this week! Might be worth checking the camera handbook to see what the lowest operating temperature is. My Canon apparently doesn't work if it's below zero, maybe because battery-powered lightmeters like the one built into the camera don't work well at low temperatures.

If you want to use the camera in low temperatures, it might be possible to rig up a box with, say, a 15w light bulb in it under the camera to keep the temperature up - with the camera in an open-fronted box on top of that to retain the warmth. I've used a similar method in the past to keep drinking water for the birds from freezing.

And - I know this is teaching Granny to suck eggs - for safety's sake make sure any electrical connection are waterproofed - even ones to the camera. Shorting camera contacts can cause expensive damage, and shorting the mains can be lethal! (Please believe me I'm not patronising anybody - I just wouldn't want anybody to have problems through acting on my humble suggestions!)

 

Hi wiseoldowl.
Havn't been around much these days.Too busy working as a builder in the day,and a stock photographer at weekends and nights.Yep,i'm now a semi pro tog
Anyway.Depending on the model of Canon that you have,you can get on ebay,a photix wireless remote.They're only available from china,but cost only about 7 quid.They have a 100m range,and 16 channels.I swear by them.Rig up the tripod,and just walk away.Sit in the house with a nice cup of tea etc.
If you,or anyone else wants more info,pm me.
Joe