this was the best review!!! You answered all my questions that I had before I found you. I can see I definitely need to add this to my arsenal of tools! Thank you!
I bought one this week ! So thank you for this review, thunderstorms are incoming for The Netherlands today and tomorrow so I'll be testing mine this weekend
@David QuikPic Thank you for choosing MIOPS. Did you experience it? You can write your precious reviews to here: www.miops.com/miops-smart/?review=true
Very nice unit, but need an updated app like the Mobile Remote. I would like to see in the next firmware update also the option of a countdown in time exposure mode.
@@MIOPS Do you think in the future it could transfers images instantly from your camera to a phone, tablet . Control advanced camera settings including focus points, exposure, View your images on a larger screen to check critical focus and composition, or use Live View or movie mode for real-time capture. I have a 50D a 5D mark ii plus an ipad pro that i would love to use with this,thanks.
I watched the review again to refresh my memory and I still think it's pretty good. All depends on your creativity I guess. Read some of the comments for feedback from others and check other reviews but yes, if you set it up right, it can be a lot of fun.
The Miops does not work with the flash, they are out of sync, the only way to sync is to set the shutter speed to a couple of seconds to allow flash trigger to sync.
Is it still worth it in 2023 or is there something better which is more than a trigger? Most cameras now have their own apps that could do most of this stuff, isn't it?
I'm not sure of any alternatives and yes, many modern cameras have certain features such as time lapse that would give the MIOPS a run for its money. However, you may struggle to find cameras capable of triggering via laser or sound for example.
That laser feature looks legit! I make bullwhips and getting pictures of me cracking a whip is nearly impossible by myself, this device should open a lot of doors for me
It is a decidedly below average lightning trigger with my. 5D MK V. Very very dissatisfied with the performance. In other categories it’s performance is ok. But I would not recommend it for lightning photography
Is it possible to use the Miops Smart+ for automatic continuous high speed shooting? = setting a delay, hitting the button in the app and the camera will shoot 20 images in high speed mode? Maybe also with a 10 seconds pause afterwards and that it will start again? So without holding my finger on the button (only once, to start the session)? Thanks for your help!
I'm not sure what the connections are. They may be generic but I'd recommend looking at these... www.google.com/search?q=miops+smart+trigger+cable+replacement
@@NickStubbs thanks - I thought I had it for my r5 canon and my other brand has the same type of cable - but I can't get it to fire with the Miops though it works with the other trigger - I guess I will have to get another cable
Thanks for the feedback HipStar, much appreciated. I haven't used it that much but funnily enough, I was thinking about using it the other day to create some stock photos. I'll see if I get time... 👍
I know that feeling... I mainly shoot video and end up buying stuff convincing that I'll need it which I probably do... but at 2% of the time... Most of the time it's all about finding the time! I have had a mavic pro 2 sitting in my bag for two months unused and although that wasn't my intentions but hey ho.
Hey Nick, any idea if your phone's bluetooth needs to stay within range the entire time after you've set up, for example, a time lapse from it? What if you set a time lapse for an 8 hour period but your phone leaves bluetooth range or your phone battery dies? Thank you
DSRrs and Mirrorless cameras? - have Canon EOS M6 but the smart trigger does not fit on the hot shoe so how would this work, I do have the iphone OIS 9.2.2 series 4a so would I have to buy the mobile trigger? Used this on my 7D and phone . Thank you for your video
As far as I know, and after a little research, I don't think there is anything like that on the market right now. I'm sure there will be in the future but you could always design and patent one yourself 😉
So, Nick it has to be continually interrupted by what ever inorder to take multiple shots( most of what I see is usually going in one direction and not ‘back-and-forth’).......Flashes also? What if your camera is set to taken multiple images per click and a stroboscopic fash is set up and once triggered it goes to some preselected number of images recordered for some specific amount of shutter opening. Is this possibles?
mine is skipping shots....I se it for 2 second intervals and it just skips shots whenever it wants...totally doesn't take the shottill the next 2ec interval...sending this garbage back
After watching your review, I see this as a "no brainer" buy. Buying one now! Thanks
Nice one Mark, have fun with it 👍
this was the best review!!! You answered all my questions that I had before I found you. I can see I definitely need to add this to my arsenal of tools! Thank you!
You're welcome Anna and thanks for the feedback 👍🙏✌️
I bought one this week ! So thank you for this review, thunderstorms are incoming for The Netherlands today and tomorrow so I'll be testing mine this weekend
You're welcome and have fun in the storm! Great timing for the purchase. We have storms here in the UK too so I'll probably be out and about 👍
@@NickStubbs cheers ! Have fun yourself
Great info, thank you so much. Just got one of these and can't wait to use it.
David QuikPic Cool, have fun!
@David QuikPic Thank you for choosing MIOPS. Did you experience it? You can write your precious reviews to here: www.miops.com/miops-smart/?review=true
Excellent review. I bought it for my D850!
Nice one, thanks for commenting Tom and have fun with it 👍
Surprised you don't have an affiliate link on here. This review is great.
O.K. I'm sold for plash and sound it appears to be ideal, plus other things. Thank you your presentation was excellent.
Thanks Henry, appreciate the feedback.
Very nice unit, but need an updated app like the Mobile Remote.
I would like to see in the next firmware update also the option of a countdown in time exposure mode.
@Victor Feinstein Thanks for your interest on MIOPS. We are planning on a major update for the app to add all those features.
@@MIOPS Do you think in the future it could transfers images instantly from your camera to a phone, tablet . Control advanced camera settings including focus points, exposure, View your images on a larger screen to check critical focus and composition, or use Live View or movie mode for real-time capture. I have a 50D a 5D mark ii plus an ipad pro that i would love to use with this,thanks.
Excellent review of this product! It is positive to hear good review the MIOPS Smart Trigger. Have been looking for reviews on lightning sensors.
Thanks for the feedback Lonnie, much appreciated.
Good video
Isn't there a problem with the distance between the BT camera and the trigger?
How far away can it trigger?
Thanks for the feedback Patrick but sorry, I'm not sure about the distance.
Do you still feel the same about this product? I am considering it.
I watched the review again to refresh my memory and I still think it's pretty good. All depends on your creativity I guess. Read some of the comments for feedback from others and check other reviews but yes, if you set it up right, it can be a lot of fun.
The Miops does not work with the flash, they are out of sync, the only way to sync is to set the shutter speed to a couple of seconds to allow flash trigger to sync.
Can I trigger my flash via the smartphone connected to the Miops Smart and my flash connected to the Miops Smart via cable?
Thanks for the excellent review ... where can I buy the dungle system?
You're welcome and you can check out their site for anything you need: www.miops.com/
Great review - very helpful. Just got my MIOPS and now (thanks to your excellent video!) I'm ready to go out and play! (Subscribing to you.) Cheers.
Nice one...thanks for the feedback Don! Much appreciated 👍
Is it still worth it in 2023 or is there something better which is more than a trigger?
Most cameras now have their own apps that could do most of this stuff, isn't it?
I'm not sure of any alternatives and yes, many modern cameras have certain features such as time lapse that would give the MIOPS a run for its money. However, you may struggle to find cameras capable of triggering via laser or sound for example.
That laser feature looks legit! I make bullwhips and getting pictures of me cracking a whip is nearly impossible by myself, this device should open a lot of doors for me
That sounds cool. Would love to see how you get on!
That's so interesting, Did you get one?
It is a decidedly below average lightning trigger with my. 5D MK V. Very very dissatisfied with the performance. In other categories it’s performance is ok. But I would not recommend it for lightning photography
I'm a bit old school and like the sit, wait, guesstimate and fire away 😉
very useful video. Thanks
You're welcome 👍
So the lightning trigger operates by light rather than radio. I would have guessed a radio trigger.
It can operate by light, sound, laser and manual.
Is it possible to use the Miops Smart+ for automatic continuous high speed shooting? = setting a delay, hitting the button in the app and the camera will shoot 20 images in high speed mode? Maybe also with a 10 seconds pause afterwards and that it will start again? So without holding my finger on the button (only once, to start the session)? Thanks for your help!
Good video. And, what about Bulb Ramp option?. How it is working?.. and purpose?.. thanks a lot
does it have to be the orange cable - I seemed to have misplaced mine and it won't work with other similar cables
I'm not sure what the connections are. They may be generic but I'd recommend looking at these...
www.google.com/search?q=miops+smart+trigger+cable+replacement
@@NickStubbs thanks - I thought I had it for my r5 canon and my other brand has the same type of cable - but I can't get it to fire with the Miops though it works with the other trigger - I guess I will have to get another cable
@@marcystarnes5511 No problem and I hope you get it sorted 👍
That was the best review I've seen on the miops. I may just get one yet... Have you had Good use from it Nick? Thanks for a great video 😊
Thanks for the feedback HipStar, much appreciated. I haven't used it that much but funnily enough, I was thinking about using it the other day to create some stock photos. I'll see if I get time... 👍
I know that feeling... I mainly shoot video and end up buying stuff convincing that I'll need it which I probably do... but at 2% of the time... Most of the time it's all about finding the time! I have had a mavic pro 2 sitting in my bag for two months unused and although that wasn't my intentions but hey ho.
@@spo5egy Yep, sounds about right lol...
Hey Nick, any idea if your phone's bluetooth needs to stay within range the entire time after you've set up, for example, a time lapse from it? What if you set a time lapse for an 8 hour period but your phone leaves bluetooth range or your phone battery dies?
Thank you
Does it fit on Canon 5D Mark VI ?
Yes, it will fit the 5D IV. Just make sure you get the Canon cable 👍
What do you do when you have a flash controller like Godox Xpro without an extra hotshoe?
DSRrs and Mirrorless cameras? - have Canon EOS M6 but the smart trigger does not fit on the hot shoe so how would this work, I do have the iphone OIS 9.2.2 series 4a so would I have to buy the mobile trigger? Used this on my 7D and phone . Thank you for your video
@jaylline Holland You can use an adapter for the hot shoe. The hot shoe is used for mounting purposes only.
Did you know if there are any such triggers for Video/Cinema cameras?
As far as I know, and after a little research, I don't think there is anything like that on the market right now. I'm sure there will be in the future but you could always design and patent one yourself 😉
@@NickStubbs thanks!
So, Nick it has to be continually interrupted by what ever inorder to take multiple shots( most of what I see is usually going in one direction and not ‘back-and-forth’).......Flashes also? What if your camera is set to taken multiple images per click and a stroboscopic fash is set up and once triggered it goes to some preselected number of images recordered for some specific amount of shutter opening. Is this possibles?
@Dr. Lopuck, DDS Hello, you can do that.
Looking to buy a smart trigger myself, how does build quality compare to the others out there. Own a Canon 5dmk3, thanks
I can't compare it to others as I haven't tried them. However, the MIOPS is plastic but robust and feels sturdy.
Thanks, good to know. One problem is the joopic cambuddy, shoddy build quality has other users complaining that it’s getting stuck in the hot shoe.
HAY nick wil it work on any canon camaras my wish is to take thunder lightning but do not have the right stuff pleas help thank you
@Adventureguy Hello, it will work on all cameras with a shutter release port. You can see a full list of supported cameras at www.miops.com
if you get a phone call it cuts off....if you lock your phone it cuts off, if you multitask or check your email...it cuts off.....total dealbreaker
That's why I kept my old Samsung S7, iPod, iPad etc. For this and other gadgets 😉
thank you for a very nice review. what is the range between phone-MIOPS?
Thanks for the feedback Moshe, they reckon up to 100 feet but I haven't tried that yet.
@@NickStubbs they say about 10-30 meters since its bluetouth
@@moragproductions Yep, that's around 100ft.
Max...
HDR never worked for me.......
mine is skipping shots....I se it for 2 second intervals and it just skips shots whenever it wants...totally doesn't take the shottill the next 2ec interval...sending this garbage back
€ 269,00 hmm too expensive for me
Yeah. It is a little pricey 😒
sorry bro don't talk....!
stand UP
and show mne the fucking think how is the work!
A laser can harm the eyes of wildlife subjects.