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Old March 19, 2013, 08:44 PM   #1
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Cap Flash

I have a program on my I-Pad to trigger the camera to take pictures of Lightning
The Lightning flash triggers the shutter and you get a picture of it. I wondered
How this would work on a cap flash. Here is a CCI no. 11 standard cap. It
worked!! Can't wait to try it on my flintlock. And Lightning.

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Old March 19, 2013, 09:02 PM   #2
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WOW, now I see how chainfires can happen with that much flame coming out around the cap. It would be neat to fire a cap in a revolver with a plexaglass plate about a foot in front of the muzzle and the camera lined up with the barrel. Robert
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Old March 19, 2013, 09:49 PM   #3
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I capped a shotgun and aimed the muzzle at a mirror so I was looking straight down the bore of the reflected gun.
There's a fair amount of fire in the breech when the hammer falls.
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Old March 20, 2013, 08:40 AM   #4
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This is very cool.

I would love to see pictures like this from both sides and from the top of a revolver during firing.

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Old March 20, 2013, 08:44 AM   #5
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I like that.
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Old March 20, 2013, 09:57 AM   #6
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Very cool!
What is the name of the program?
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Old March 20, 2013, 10:30 AM   #7
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Very cool! Please show us any others you take.
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Old March 20, 2013, 10:59 AM   #8
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Here are a couple time lapse photos showing a Colt and Remington going off.



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Old March 20, 2013, 12:38 PM   #9
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That is a really neat program for catching something that happens that fast!
I wonder if you held the I-pad behind me and a little to one side, if you'd be able to see all 5 balls in flight on the way to the can before the first one even hits? (J/K)
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Old March 20, 2013, 01:12 PM   #10
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It's appreciated

That is very informative and if possible, could you take a picture of a HotShot nipple compared to a standard nipple. I can think of all kinds of uses for this application. I don't like to make-work for other folks so show us what ever and whenever ..

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Old March 20, 2013, 02:10 PM   #11
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OK, I think I have a Hot Shot nipple around here. Give me a couple of days.
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Old March 20, 2013, 03:27 PM   #12
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Just tried it out on my Flintlock pistol.




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Old March 20, 2013, 04:03 PM   #13
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^^^^^ NIce!
What program are you using for these pictures?
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Old March 20, 2013, 04:13 PM   #14
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The program is for I-Phones & I-Pads. It is called "Lightning Cam" It is free.
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Old March 20, 2013, 04:22 PM   #15
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Thanks for the info. I have neither an Iphone or Ipad. But I know people who do. May try some pics of my own.
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Old March 21, 2013, 08:02 PM   #17
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All this from a CCI no. 11 Regular Cap

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Old March 21, 2013, 09:07 PM   #18
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Man, Now that is neat!!
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Old March 21, 2013, 10:11 PM   #19
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Yeah, I can't stop smiling. those photos look awesome.
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Old March 30, 2013, 12:39 AM   #20
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Very cool! Need to download that Lightning Cam program! Good reason for night shooting.
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