Alpine Labs launched a Kickstarter campaign for Pulse, with the subtitle “Your Camera, Upgraded.” Though Pulse is a popular name for a product, it is quite different than the device by Titan Reality that was addressed in last week’s issue. Alpine Labs, directed by Kris Cheng, has brought together wireless technology and photo capturing to create an efficient and convenient method of taking photos.
Pulse connects to most Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras using their USB ports, and makes them controllable by your smartphone via an Android or iPhone app. Instead of creating a timer for the camera during a stressful family photo, Pulse allows the user to take photos remotely from their smartphones. From the app, the user can preview a photo about to be taken. The Bluetooth connection allows the user to roam around a room and be as far as 100 feet from the device’s location.
However, Pulse doesn’t stop at photos. Because Pulse plugs into the camera’s USB port, it has the ability to control and capture videos as well. Pulse also has the ability to control up to three cameras from one device. For video producers, the user can use the smartphone app to get all the right angles, save themselves the need for a camera crew, and act as a crew of three powered by one smartphone.
Pulse is set to be released to the public April of next year for the general public, and February of next year for Kickstarter backers.
