On Sat, Oct 22, 2005 at 02:46:38PM -0400, Rolf wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> I have just completed a "prototype" project (hobby), that is an 
> Infra-Red remote control for a Nikon D70s camera. The primary motivation 
> is to create an "extended range" relative to the remote that Nikon sells 
> (I set the camera on a tripod, focussed on a bird feeder. I want to be 
> really far away and still trigger the camera... maybe even set up a 
> motion detector ... ;-).
> 
> Right now it is working, but it's range is "only on par" with the Nikon 
> remote (and a lot more clunky ;-).

Since you already have your remote working, I think the best thing you could
do is to install a system of lenses either on the remote or in front of the IR
receiver on the camara. This way you won't have to modify your circuit.

You didn't say how far away you want to use the remote, but there is going
to be a distance where using lenses is the only reasonable solution.

Good luck.

Matthew

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