Pluto Trigger

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Overview

Pluto Trigger is a brand offering a smart camera trigger device for high-speed and automated photography, including modes for timelapse, HDR, sound, laser, lightning, and motion detection. Developed by Baicheng Innovations, it connects via Bluetooth to a mobile app and supports over 300 camera models from brands like Canon, Nikon, and Sony. The product is shipped worldwide from Hong Kong and targets photographers seeking versatile remote triggering capabilities.¹²⁴

History

Baicheng Innovations was founded in 2015 by Jimmy Chen, a graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Master's in Electronic Engineering, to create smarter photo and video devices. The Pluto Trigger was launched as their first product, a high-speed smart camera trigger. The company is based in Shenzhen, China, with an office in Hong Kong, close to suppliers and manufacturers.¹⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Pluto Trigger (Smart Camera Remote)	Versatile high-speed trigger for stills and video	$150 - $200
Timelapse & Intervalometer Modes	Automated exposure sequences for time-lapse photography	Included in Pluto Trigger
Sensor Trigger Modes (Laser, Sound, Light)	Event-based triggering for high-speed photography	Included in Pluto Trigger

Manufacturing

Baicheng Innovations is based in Shenzhen, China, with an office in Hong Kong, positioning it close to suppliers and manufacturers. Products are shipped worldwide from Hong Kong. Manufacturing details indicate proximity to Chinese production facilities, but specifics on in-house versus outsourced are not stated.¹⁴

Notable Products

Pluto Trigger - Bluetooth-controlled camera trigger with 24 modes including laser, sound, light, infrared, timelapse, HDR, and star-trail.
Pluto Laser - Included laser module for beam-break triggering in high-speed photography.
Hot Shoe Adapter - Adapter for mounting the trigger on camera hot shoe with flash PC sync.
Infrared Remote - Built-in IR emitter for cable-free camera triggering.

Reputation

Pluto Trigger is perceived by photographers as a capable, feature-rich device for high-speed and automated shooting, praised for its sensor integration and app control supporting multiple cameras. Enthusiasts note its versatility across modes like droplet, lightning, and motion detection. Some reviews highlight its compact design and worldwide shipping, though detailed professional critiques on reliability or limitations are limited in available sources.¹²³

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