Enabling photographers to remotely control all Schneider Electronic Shutter functions through a desktop or laptop computer, whether Mac or PC, the well known lens and professional filter manufacturer, has introduced the Schneider Universal USB Shutter Control.

Enabling the user to easily set aperture and shutter speed, open the lens, stop down the lens and trigger the shutter, all through the unit's intuitive software interface, Schneider's new USB unit, ideal especially for situations in which zero camera movement is critical, provides complete remote shutter control. The included software installs easily on any computer, and free updates will be offered for download whenever available at http://www.schneiderkreuznach.com .

This tool is truly universal in that it supports every digital back available, both new and old.
The Schneider Universal USB Shutter Control, designed to integrate seamlessly with all digital backs, is a breakthrough for photographers using (or interested in using) Schneider Electronic Shutters along with digital backs such as Phase One and Leaf, which up until now have required the user to stand close to the camera with a remote to operate the Schneider lens.

Barry Rubin, Schneider Director of Sales and Marketing, said: "This is a quantum leap for photographers who have been unable to remotely control their Schneider Electronic Shutters from a desktop or laptop computer." He added: "This tool is truly universal in that it supports every digital back available, both new and old."

The Schneider Universal USB Shutter Control is a compact box that comes with cables to connect a Schneider Electronic Shutter to the camera's digital back through the digital back's sync port, via a proprietary cable available from the back manufacturer or via the supplied generic sync cable. Additional ports on the USB unit include a shutter trigger cable, connections for a flash sync cord, and an AC power supply. The optional AC power supply cord provides, while the USB unit is powered by the USB cable when connected to a computer running on AC power, power to the unit directly, when it's being used with a laptop running on battery power.

The trigger cable is provided for situations in which the user is required to be near the camera, rather than at the computer, when releasing the shutter.