oldogfoto Loc: USA

I am looking for something to capture lightning & meteor showers. I imagine a motion detector is probably not all that choosey in what it catches, but those are my particular interests.

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

There are a number of devices available made expressly for capturing lightning (a different challenge than meteors) - here's a chart for reference

oldogfoto Loc: USA

thanks

dragonswing Loc: Pa

Sorry to sound unintelligent but as someone who has never used or even seen one, can you explain the different features? And what would make one better than the other--there is a wide variety between the price.

oldogfoto Loc: USA

no clue thats why i asked LOL

f8lee Loc: New Mexico

And here I thought the chart would show you the specific models that would enable you to do a little research - you could see what each manufacturer (or reviewer) says about the trigger in question.

Mind you, I don't use these things - I just know of their existence and have read reviews etc. out of curiosity - so I was merely trying to help you along. But that said, I can guess what the rest:

Open source - just if the software used in the device is proprietary (like Windows or OSX) or open source (Linux) - unless you want to really geek out with the thing this probably won't make a difference.
reactive lightning trigger - the thing that makes it go "click" when a lighting strike is about to happen - as you can see they pretty much all have that (else they wouldn't be on the list)
dual camera - a guess here, but simply that the unit can control two cameras simultaneously
laser trigger - the trigger can operate off a broken laser beam (to capture a quickly moving object like a drop of water or a bullet going through a playing card)
sound trigger - hmmm - pops the flash off when a sound (like a popping champagne cork or fired bullet?) occurs
motion sensor - pop the flash when something moves
time lapse - set it like an intervalometer (i.e. - one shot every half second, or every 3 minutes, or whatever) to assemble the finished shots into a time-lapse movie
auxiliary port - allows for the attachment of some other sensor to trigger based on that
fully assembled - this means you don't have to put it together.

But really, if you are interested I strongly suggest you investigate these units to see which fits your needs and budget the best. I merely wanted to give you a list to make that easier.

oldogfoto Loc: USA

much appreciated!!! all pretty much out of the budget range for the time being. but your effort & thought mean much to me.