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choose start and end points for focus stacks, where a panoramic should start or end, or adding
and editing key-frames for a motion profile you’ve selected. Don’t let that scare you. We’ll talk
more about the different operating modes in a little bit.
What is a “Shutter Output”? StackShot 3X can control up to two cameras. They could also be
other devices, like flashes or even other StackShot 3X controllers. You can adjust how long each
output is “on”, how many times it goes on, and the timing between each time it goes on. For
beginning users, you’re probably safe not changing the timing of these but just keep in mind you
can. Why might you want to do this? Mirror lockup is a perfect example. For this, you need to
press the shutter button twice. So in this case, the controller can activate the “shutter output”
twice. You can adjust the timing for how long to wait for the mirror vibration to stop. If you’re
using natural light, you might need a long exposure, so you may want to adjust the time after
the shutter is activated before the motor starts moving. All of that is adjustable and described
in more detail in section 8.5.
What is an “input”? One of the “Shutter Outputs” can be changed to an input. An input is
going to tell the StackShot 3X it needs to do something. It’s a way to tell the controller, “Okay,
now GO!”. This input could be a remote push-button, or even another StackShot controller. It’s
not something the average user would usually use but it is there in case you need it – we know
how creative you can be!
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