Earlier this summer I wrote that Promote Systems released the Promote Control, a remote device for digital SLR cameras. Well, I’ve managed to get my hands on one and see what this accessory is really like. Out of the box, there’s the control, two AA alkaline batteries, a camera connection USB cable, carrying case and neck strap. The device is compatible with any digital cameras supporting an industry standard PTP/MTP protocol for controlling camera functions over USB interface. So I tested it with my Canon EOS 1000D via a USB cable.
Overall, the Promote Control is fairly easy to use. There are four modes: One Shot, Time-Lapse, High Dynamic Range and Manual Shutter Hold (which you need an optional shutter cable to use). Most likely, the photographer would use One Shot the most. Through this feature, you can either have the aperture and shutter speed already set on your camera and just click “Start” to take the photo, or you can adjust the exposure directly from the control. The best aspect of this product is being able to remotely shoot a photo, preventing camera shake in low-light settings.
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