Timer to Remedy Camera Shake
Dec 29, 2014 10:08:54 #
Does anyone use their camera's built in Timer to remedy camera shake on a tripod rather than mirror lock up? Can use of the camera's timer cause problems down the road? I shoot with a d610.
Dec 29, 2014 10:21:03 #
I use it when I forget to bring my remote release.
What problems are you concerned about caused by using the timer?
What problems are you concerned about caused by using the timer?
Dec 29, 2014 11:41:46 #
I use the timer for my tripod shots. I use my tripod for long exposures so I don't worry about the mirror slap.
Dec 29, 2014 11:48:06 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
Does anyone use their camera's built in Timer to remedy camera shake on a tripod rather than mirror lock up? Can use of the camera's timer cause problems down the road? I shoot with a d610.
Are you alking about mirror lock up or live wiew?
On the D800 in live view the mirror remains up untill you take it out of live view.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-192910-6.html#4577218
Is that also true on your 610 or does the mirror drop and reopen for each exposure?
Dec 29, 2014 13:03:09 #
I am not concerned about the timer that I use to avoid camera shake on my tripod. However, I was wondering if this is unconventional or may cause malfunctions in my camera long-term.
Thanks, in advance, for your replies.
Thanks, in advance, for your replies.
Dec 29, 2014 13:06:49 #
Using that function will cause no problems. I use the 3 sec timer most of the time. I do feel a little silly when I forget to put it back on single shot. :)
Dec 30, 2014 06:33:03 #
You can always attach a high mass to the tripod and then the camera to that mass. Inertia is our friend... example, attaching a plaster or grout filled tennis ball to the 1/4-20 on a small camera will change the shake character significantly.
Dec 30, 2014 13:03:56 #
I just bought a electronic cable release for my D7000 for that exact purpose. I would have bought the wireless remote which is very inexpensive but the cable allows me to look through the viewfinder as the camera focus activates just like if I had my finger on the trigger.
Dec 30, 2014 16:00:51 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I use a remote when I shoot on a tripod. Even though my pod is solid and locked down, my ham-fisted technique still pushes the camera down as I trigger the shutter and it bounces back just enough to cause blur.
Dec 30, 2014 16:14:27 #
Dec 30, 2014 17:58:05 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
Does anyone use their camera's built in Timer to remedy camera shake on a tripod rather than mirror lock up? Can use of the camera's timer cause problems down the road? I shoot with a d610.
You just need to remember to turn off the timer after the shoot or you'll end up missing the "once in a lifetime" shot the next time you're out shooting.
Jan 5, 2015 20:37:48 #
Steven A Lewis wrote:
Does anyone use their camera's built in Timer to remedy camera shake on a tripod rather than mirror lock up? Can use of the camera's timer cause problems down the road? I shoot with a d610.
Timer won't resolve mirror shake anyway. The mirror still moves with timer. First try a remote shutter release, either a cheap wired one (eBay for $6 to $10) or a slightly more expensive wireless one (eBay $12 to $25) so you're not touching the camera shutter button. That may solve your shake problem. Neither of my cameras have moving mirrors so I can't comment on mirror lockup if that doesn't solve it.
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