What is a Lightning Trigger and Why Do You Need One?

Lightning triggers have become a must-have for all photographers. This is true especially for assisting amateur and professionals in their high-speed photo sessions. Its features are already known to most people but there are others who are still yet to discover its advantages.

What is a Lightning Trigger? This article will tell you everything you need to know about this device. Additionally, you will discover why you need it in your own camera bag.

1. It’s an external trigger for high-speed lightning events.

A lightning trigger is an external unit that can be attached to your camera. It is designed to capture fast lightning events without the worries of missing a perfect shot. In fact, it has special features and functionalities just for that purpose.

As an extra unit for your full camera gear, it can be a standalone device or a remotely controlled unit. The great thing about a lightning trigger is that it is compatible with many camera brands.

2. It has a built-in Light sensor to detect lightning.

A Light Sensor is important so that a lightning trigger can do what it does best: detect lightning bursts. This technology makes smart camera triggers more powerful than its older versions. Since the sensor is built into the device, it works together with the other features of the trigger.

As a Light Sensor, it can sense even the tiniest burst of lightning. It can also detect lightning events within the camera’s location. Thus, it also serves as a warning device for dangerous lightning storms.

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3. It is attached directly to your camera.

A lightning trigger is attached to your camera. It is then connected to the device’s shutter as an alternative trigger activator. The trigger’s body is so sleek and light that it can comfortably fit and work with your camera – together, as a single device.

The trigger’s direct connection to the camera allows it to control features needed for taking lightning photos.

4. It triggers your camera to capture fast lightning bursts.

A lightning burst can appear as fast as a quarter of a second. Therefore, it’s impossible to take a lightning photo when just using your camera’s own shutter. This is because your hands react too slow to the event and your shutter speed needs to be faster.

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5. It helps you accurately time your lightning shots.

A lightning trigger does not only detect a lightning event and activate your camera to take a photo. If it is a smart trigger, it can offer more than that. In fact, a smart trigger can help you time your shots. This is through a Timer that helps you place a delay on when your trigger activates the camera after a stimulus (light).

This is helpful in the event of multiple lightning bursts. It can also help you create unique lightning shots because you can use the same timing in the future. Just save your settings and it will be there when you need it.

6. It may function under a specialized Lightning Mode.

A lightning trigger can be a trigger that is capable of accomplishing other feats. For example, high-speed trigger devices are also lightning triggers. It is best for lightning photography but can also be used for high-speed photography events, HDR, or even Time-Lapse.

If you have this kind of high-speed camera trigger, it should have a Lightning Mode. Under this mode, are special features and functions ideal for taking perfect photos of lightning. This option is customized to answer the needs of lightning photography. Several of these features are already mentioned earlier.

What is a Lightning Trigger and Why Do You Need One? - MIOPS (2024)