>
> > Whatever for when you can get this for under $25?
> >
> ><http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timer-Remote-Control-Shutter-Releases-Olympus-SP570-SP560-SP550-UZ-E400-E500-/250908565600?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item3a6b50e060>
> >
>
> I was not aware of this. I had been under the impression
> that you could not operate the E-500 through the micro-USB port.
> But recently I learned that you could operate it with a PC
> through this interface. Perhaps this device emulates the PC
> functions.
>
> I will definitely look into this further, as the price is
> less than I would spend to make a suitable bracket to hold a
> mechanical or pneumatic (air bulb) shutter release.
>
> Looks like there's quite a few of these available in the
> $18-$25 range (260629127389, 260596924000). I suspect that
> they have a mask-programmed uC in them that emulates the PC
> interface.
>
Diving into this subject I've learned that you can operate the E-500 (and
undoubtedly all E-series cameras) from a PC by setting the USB Mode to
"control". Olympus had software called "Olympus Studio" that would control the
camera this way. There is third-party software such as "Pinetree Camera
Controller" which is used in microscopy and elsewhere where hands-off operation
is desired. This would be useful for astrophotography.
Chris
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