Additional hardware
Image Engineering
lightSTUDIO
4
2
A
DDITIONAL HARDWARE
Depending on the equipment of the lightSTUDIO some additional hardware is delivered. The
lightSTUDIO-M includes also a timecode display and a mechanical finger, the iQ-trigger.
2.1
I
Q-T
RIGGER
/
I
Q-T
RIGGER
-T
iQ-Trigger is a mechanical finger, which can be used to press the release button of a camera in a
reproducible way. iQ-Trigger is shipped with a hydraulic adjustment arm that holds the iQ-Trigger and
an L-shape holder on a mounting plate (Manfrotto
Type 405 mounting plate).
The L-shape holder can be mounted to a geared
head or a tripod with the Manfrotto RC4 rapid
connect system. The adaptor plate has a
¼
''
screw for compact cameras.
The iQ-Trigger comes with two different fingers:
A solid finger for general use and a finger with a
touch-pen tip. To exchange the fingers, tighten the
knurled screw at the back of the iQ-Trigger until
the magnet is locked, then screw off the finger
and replace it with the other one. Untighten the
knurled screw again.
When using the touch-pen finger, please keep in
mind that the front foam adds some extra delay.
Also use the knurled screw on top of the iQ-
Trigger to adjust the travel distance of the finger. The further the screw is turned in, the shorter the
distance the finger has to move.
As a general rule, try to set the travel distance as short as possible. A smaller travel distance implies
more power and less delay. iQ-Trigger is controlled with the software (chapter
4.5.2.3
).
The iQ-Trigger-T is intended for use with touch screens on mobile devices. Please read iQ-Trigger
manual for further information on iQ-Trigger-T usage.
For use with the lightSTUDIO-M, plug the cable of iQ-Trigger or iQ-Trigger-T into the corresponding
6,3 mm port of the electrical control cabinet of the lightSTUDIO.