Remote shutter release
Apr 22, 2012 11:03:18 #
I'm looking to buy a remote shutter release for my T2i. could I get some advice between wireless and wired remotes?
Thanks
Pappy
Thanks
Pappy
Apr 22, 2012 11:15:38 #
Wired is certainly cheaper. Wireless is my favorite. I chose the radio frequency type. I have tested it and the beauty of it is it can send a signal through walls. As an example, I set up my camera on a tripod to take pictures of the bird feeder in my backyard. In the kitchen I can fire the camera outside with no problem. Infra red has it's limitations such as line of sight and using it in bright sunlight. Maybe someone with more experience can help.
Apr 22, 2012 17:46:20 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
I too am a big fan of wireless. You don't have to be in front of the camera, or in fact any place near it as larry indicates.
Apr 22, 2012 18:04:30 #
Apr 22, 2012 18:28:33 #
I bought the EN-EL5
Works great with my D90
Had to go online to find out what to set on the dial
Works great with my D90
Had to go online to find out what to set on the dial
Apr 23, 2012 07:26:30 #
Apr 23, 2012 07:32:59 #
I use both a wired and a infra-red wireless remote. Those are both very inexpensive if you go with generic brands.
You will find that the situation dictates what will work best. In outdoor light the infra red does not have much range. An rf (radio) remote would overcome this limitation.
You will find that the situation dictates what will work best. In outdoor light the infra red does not have much range. An rf (radio) remote would overcome this limitation.
Apr 23, 2012 07:40:52 #
rambler
Loc: Masssachusetts
Check with how the remote works with your camera. With model Olympus e-620, the wireless has to be out front. The wired version works great, but is more cumbersome and tends to falls out when moving the camera, if not carful. I already lost one.
Apr 23, 2012 17:15:18 #
You want the wireless. It allows you to get in the photo or allow you to move around say to hold a reflector. The wire units are only one to two feet long.
Apr 23, 2012 17:39:06 #
I have a wireless for my T3i and love it! So glad I spent the extra and got the wireless.
Apr 23, 2012 18:26:14 #
I'm myself thinking about a remote for my Sony, but it cost something like $35 (it seems to have enough buttons on it to do lots of stuff though) while the cheap ones look like all they can do is snap the pic, but are lots cheaper. Is it better to have all the bells and whistles or don't you really need them??
Apr 24, 2012 18:01:44 #
I bought a cheap one that was supposed to work with my camera. When it finally got here and I tried it out, nothing. So I bought the Canon brand one for $25 and it works perfectly!
Apr 24, 2012 19:30:27 #
How about the YongNuo wireless flash triggers? They come with a shutter release cable so instead of a flash trigger they become a wireless shutter release.
Two gadgets for the price of one! $25 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-RF-603-C1-Wireless-Transceiver/dp/B0050E7OSM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335309919&sr=8-2
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zYok20vJL._AA300_.jpg
If I'm not mistaken they will do both duties at the same time too :)
Two gadgets for the price of one! $25 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-RF-603-C1-Wireless-Transceiver/dp/B0050E7OSM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335309919&sr=8-2
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zYok20vJL._AA300_.jpg
If I'm not mistaken they will do both duties at the same time too :)
Apr 24, 2012 22:55:51 #
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