Shutter Release
Jan 23, 2012 09:05:42 #
06harley
Loc: NY/Pittsburgh,PA
Looking into buying a shutter release and need some insight as to what is better. Wired or wireless, and why. thanks everyone.
Jan 23, 2012 09:16:54 #
Just depends on whether you think you'll need to release the shutter from >3 or 4 feet away on a regular basis.
They both do the same thing. They're both relatively inexpensive. They're both relatively trouble-free.
I used a wired release because I'm usually right next to the camera.
If you like to take a lot of self-ports or have yourself IN the shot, then a wireless one makes more sense.
It's not a big deal.
They both do the same thing. They're both relatively inexpensive. They're both relatively trouble-free.
I used a wired release because I'm usually right next to the camera.
If you like to take a lot of self-ports or have yourself IN the shot, then a wireless one makes more sense.
It's not a big deal.
Jan 23, 2012 12:40:04 #
Jan 24, 2012 08:55:27 #
harbrack
Loc: Delaware, OH
I like the wireless. It helps when trying to shoot wildlife or including yourself in a photo shoot.
Jan 24, 2012 10:19:27 #
harbrack wrote:
I like the wireless. It helps when trying to shoot wildlife or including yourself in a photo shoot.
Me too! I like wireless. There are many cheap ones out there in the market that works very well. I use the Photix wireless remotes. It works through walls, glass windows from around 100 feet to 200 feet from your camera.
Jan 24, 2012 10:20:44 #
The cable release allows using the mirror lockup feature for best results. You press the button once, and the mirror locks up. You wait a couple seconds for the camera to settle from the minute vibration of the mirror action. Then you press the button a second time to release the shutter.
The wireless trigger simply releases the shutter or starts the delayed shutter release timer, last time I looked.
Maybe wireless triggers have become more sophisticated, and can emulate the cable release function.
The wireless trigger simply releases the shutter or starts the delayed shutter release timer, last time I looked.
Maybe wireless triggers have become more sophisticated, and can emulate the cable release function.
Jan 24, 2012 10:49:45 #
anotherview wrote:
The cable release allows using the mirror lockup f... (show quote)
i don't know what camera you have. But in my D300, I set the camera settings first to timed mirror lock up to release from anywhere from 3 to 20 seconds. When I press the button in the remote, the camera shutter releases without doing a second press.
Jan 24, 2012 11:42:26 #
I have both.
The wired is more expensive. There are cheap knockoffs, but IME, they aren't worth it. If you do night photography, or use an infrared filter, the cable release is absolutely necessary. You can use it to do very long exposures, and also things like time-lapse.
The wireless are much cheaper. They are meant to be used from in front of the camera. I only use it when I want to be in the photo. Otherwise, the cable release is better.
The wired is more expensive. There are cheap knockoffs, but IME, they aren't worth it. If you do night photography, or use an infrared filter, the cable release is absolutely necessary. You can use it to do very long exposures, and also things like time-lapse.
The wireless are much cheaper. They are meant to be used from in front of the camera. I only use it when I want to be in the photo. Otherwise, the cable release is better.
Jan 24, 2012 11:52:36 #
My D5100 has infared ports both fore and aft. I bought the wireless on Amazon for $13. It is great.
randym77 wrote:
I have both.
The wired is more expensive. There are cheap knockoffs, but IME, they aren't worth it. If you do night photography, or use an infrared filter, the cable release is absolutely necessary. You can use it to do very long exposures, and also things like time-lapse.
The wireless are much cheaper. They are meant to be used from in front of the camera. I only use it when I want to be in the photo. Otherwise, the cable release is better.
The wired is more expensive. There are cheap knockoffs, but IME, they aren't worth it. If you do night photography, or use an infrared filter, the cable release is absolutely necessary. You can use it to do very long exposures, and also things like time-lapse.
The wireless are much cheaper. They are meant to be used from in front of the camera. I only use it when I want to be in the photo. Otherwise, the cable release is better.
Jan 24, 2012 12:02:16 #
If you go the wireless route, get a cheapo wired one on ebay - I've had a few and they work just fine. Wireless is good, but you can't push the shutter down half-way like you can with some of the wired. Also, some of the wireless have a built-in buffer, so if you want to take a bunch of shots, you may fill the buffer on the wireless device and the camera will keep shooting for several minutes after you stop pushing the button.
Jan 24, 2012 13:19:36 #
The other complication with wireless is that it can trigger other photgraphers shutters within range...
Jan 24, 2012 14:19:00 #
06harley wrote:
Looking into buying a shutter release and need some insight as to what is better. Wired or wireless, and why. thanks everyone.
BH has the vello shutter boss both wired and wireless and a video. If I were you think abt getting the entervolmeter has ability to do time lapse abit more expensive but I think in the long run better.
Jan 24, 2012 19:37:04 #
What remote did you buy? I have a D300 and have been looking for one. The guy at Hunt's Photo told me there wasn't one .
Jan 24, 2012 19:51:55 #
I recently purchased on Amazon.com, a Satechi TR-M for my Nikon D90. Delivered for $56.50
I have successfully used for sequential HDR bracketing, waterfall long exposure, and sequential night (star trail) photography as an intervalometer.
I have successfully used for sequential HDR bracketing, waterfall long exposure, and sequential night (star trail) photography as an intervalometer.
Jan 25, 2012 00:47:39 #
Okay, I'm familiar with Canon camera operation.
ephraim Imperio wrote:
quote=anotherview The cable release allows using ... (show quote)
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