Stills Sequence Timings
This table summarises the core trigger sequences used by the sensor in both Still and Video modes, along with the timing parameters that control them.
For clarity, HP = Half-Press (wake/focus signal), FP = Full-Press (shoot/record signal), and FF = Flash Fire.
| Program / Mode | Sequence Overview | Precise Timing Controlled By | Relevant Menu Settings | Notes / Typical Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still – Default (Single Frame) | HP → FP | HP length = C Var 1, FP press = C Var 3 | Num = 1, FPS | Standard single photo per detection. | |
| Still – Burst (Num > 1) | [HP → FP → Gap] × N |
FP duration = FPS setting or C Var 3 (if active) |
Num (1–10), FPS (0.25–2 fps) | Captures a sequence of N images at set frame rate. | |
| Still – Autofocus (Using C Var 1) | HP (long) → FP | HP duration = C Var 1 | Mode = Still | C Var 1 – 0.1–5 s | Allows camera AF (e.g. animal-eye AF) before trigger; requires video light for night use. |
| Still – Flash Assisted | HP → Flash Wake → FP (+ Flash Fire if enabled) | Flash Wake/Fire timing = C Var 7 · Channel = C Var 8 | Mode = Still | C Var 7 – Flash signals (0–2)C Var 8 – Flash channel (1–15) | Used when camera cannot wake flashes (e.g. Sony). See C Var 7/8 notes. |
| Video – Default | HP → FP (hold for TIME) → Release | FP hold = C Var 5 · TIME setting | TIME (menu) | C Var 5 – FP press duration | Standard video recording length per detection. |
| Video – Extend On | HP → FP (hold) → Extend on motion → Release | FP hold = C Var 5 · TIME (menu) · Max len = C Var 6 | TIME · EXT = On | C Var 5 – FP durationC Var 6 – Max video length limit | Recording extends on continued motion; limited by C Var 6 if set. |
| Video – Mode Variants | HP → FP (start/stop logic depends on MODE) | FP timing = C Var 5 · Mode = Full/HP/Sony | MODE (menu) | C Var 5 – FP press duration | Select Full Press (Canon/Nikon), Half Press (Magic Lantern DSLR), or Sony mode for self-stop. |
| Wake Cycle Only | Periodic HP (pulse only) | Interval = Periodic Wake (menu) | Periodic Wake · Time Windows (if active) | — | Sends HP signal periodically to keep camera/flash awake. No FP issued. |
| Wake + Shoot (With Gap Time) | HP → FP → Wait (Gap Time) → HP → FP … | Gap = Gap Time (menu) | Gap Time | — | Sensor waits before re-arming for next sequence. |
Notes
- HP (Half-Press): Used to wake camera, initiate autofocus, or wake flashes.
- FP (Full-Press): Triggers shutter or video recording.
- Flash Wake/Fire: Optional secondary wireless signals (C Var 7/8).
- EXT Mode (Video): Extends active recording when new motion is detected.
- C Var Overrides: When a C Var duplicates a menu control (e.g. C Var 3/4 vs FPS), the C Var setting takes priority.