14 DAY TRIAL // It is very difficult to sell electronics devices on Kickstarter, unless you either have a cheap working model or an awesome prototype. Either case, going over the pledges limit is a daunting task for many. But the creators of MIOPS had no issues with that whatsoever. They have managed to raise over 4.4 times their goal with a device that connects your iPhone to the DSLR camera of your choice.
In short, MIOPS is a device half your iPhone size that will engage the camera shutter and flash at the right moment when taking high-speed photography. The developers admit this is not the first device of its kind, but they aim to create the best and have it connected to your smartphone.
MIOPS is described as a unit that can be customized using an iPhone and be used for basic functions like high-speed and lightning photography as well as using more complex scenarios like combining multiple modes. The best thing about this device is that it is open to future updates so it can learn new tricks in the future.
What MIOPS does is just triggering the camera and / or flash using three types of sensors: light, sound and laser. The device can use the sensors to detect fireworks, a popping balloon. Imagine you could be taking the perfect shot of a water balloon stricken by a dart arrow or catching the moment when an insect gets in front of the camera.
MIOPS can also use an array of external sensors. You can connect it to a pressure sensor and snap a photo when a wild animal passes in front of the lens. You can configure everything on the go using the built-in buttons or the iPhone app.
The developers have really thought of all the small details. For example, you can create custom scenarios like activating the sound sensor only after the sunset or use two sensors at the same time to trigger the camera.
Another great use case for MIOPS is creating a beautiful timelapse video. There's no need for sensors on this one. All you have to do is set the intervals and the exposure and the device takes care of the rest.
Its creators aim to deliver the little gadget in December of 2014 and they will start their engines in about three days when the project funding ends on Kickstarter. You can still get your own MIOPS for $189 (€143.15). The early bird $149 (€112.85) is all gone by now because the MIOPS went past $331,500 (€251,082) a while ago.