For DSLR & Mirrorless

THE CAMERA TRIGGER BUILT FOR

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Smart+ connects to your camera and fires the shutter automatically on sound, laser, or timed precision. Capture the moments that disappear before your finger reaches the shutter.

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SEE IT IN ACTION

One Device.
Every Trigger Mode

Smart+ mounts to your hot shoe or tripod and pairs with the free MIOPS app in seconds. Works with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, and more. The correct cable ships with every order.

Is My Camera Supported?

Select your camera model below to ensure full compatibility with this product.

HOW IT WORKS

Connected in minutes. Shooting in seconds.

CONNECT

Plug the included cable into your camera's shutter port. Open the free MIOPS MOBILE app on iOS or Android and pair via Bluetooth in seconds.

SET YOUR TRIGGER

Choose your mode: Sound, Laser, Timelapse, HDR, or Remote Release. Adjust sensitivity in the app. Smart+ can also run standalone without a phone.

CREATE AND SHOOT

Arrange your scene. Create the action. Smart+ fires the camera the instant it detects the trigger with no manual shutter press required.

WHY FOOD HOTOGRAHERS NEED THIS

The moments that define great food photography vanish in an instant.

The average human shutter reflex takes 250ms to fire. Smart+ responds in 1ms. That gap is the difference between a missed shot and a hero image.

Action Outpaces Your Reflex

A cork, a crack, a toss. These moments are over before your finger reaches the shutter. Smart+ detects sound or motion and fires automatically.

Camera Shake Ruins Close-Ups

Physically pressing the shutter creates vibration that ruins macro shots. Wireless triggering from the MIOPS app eliminates it completely.

No Second Pair of Hands

Styling and shooting at the same time is impossible. Smart+ lets you trigger remotely so you control the scene and the camera on your own.

What You Can Create

Three trigger modes.Three categories of shot.

Each mode is purpose-built for a different kind of food or beverage moment.

SOUND TRIGGER

The crack. The pop.
Caught the instant it sounds.

Sound Mode fires the camera in response to any auditory trigger. Champagne corks, egg cracks, knives on surfaces, ice hitting glass. You create the sound. Smart+ handles the shutter.

LASER TRIGGER

Set the beam.
Let the action cross it.

A laser beam across your scene fires Smart+ the moment any ingredient or motion breaks it. Herbs tossed through the air, a bartender's pour, flour in a baking scene. No assistant required.

TIMELAPSE AND REMOTE RELEASE

Show the transformation.
Shoot without touching the camera.

Timelapse mode captures dough rising, caramelisation developing, and cocktails settling over time. Remote release fires from the MIOPS app with zero camera shake on macro and flat lay shots.

"As a food and restaurant photographer, the MIOPS Smart's Laser Trigger Mode proved to be very convenient for capturing action shots of chefs and bartenders in the kitchen."

SUZI PRATT — Food and Restaurant Photographer, Digital Photography School

302 reviews.
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Capture Delicious Moments with MIOPS

Take full control of your food photography with MIOPS. From splashes triggered by sound and precision timing with laser mode, to smooth timelapses and effortless remote release, every detail is captured exactly when it matters.

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GOT QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do I need a camera trigger for food photography?

Many of the most compelling food shots happen faster than any human reflex can fire. Smart+ has a 1ms trigger response time, compared to the 250ms average human reaction time. It fires the camera the instant it detects sound or motion, so you capture the exact moment rather than reacting to it after the fact.

What is the difference between burst mode and a trigger for food photography?

Burst mode fires a rapid sequence of frames and relies on you pressing the shutter at roughly the right time, leaving you to sort through hundreds of near-misses in post. A trigger fires a single precise frame the exact moment the trigger condition is met, whether that is a sound, a broken laser beam, or a timed interval. You get the right frame immediately, with no culling required.

Will it work with my camera?

Smart+ works with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Every order includes the cable matched to your specific body, and MIOPS offers a Camera Compatibility Guarantee.

Is it difficult to set up for a food shoot?

No. Connect the cable to your camera, open the free MIOPS app, select your trigger mode, and adjust sensitivity. Smart+ can also run standalone without a phone. Most photographers are set up and shooting within minutes of unboxing.