Wireless and IR Shutter Release: I've used both shutter releases with wireless and IR. The wireless method is through the Canon app (very sluggish) on my iPad and the IR method through...

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

I've used both shutter releases with wireless and IR. The wireless method is through the Canon app (very sluggish) on my iPad and the IR method through a Canon IR remote. Is it my imagination or is there really a slight hesitation or delay with these systems? I find using a wired remote has better response time. When I hit the button on the wired remote, it's instant. I know it's going to fire when I need it to fire. I don't feel as confident with the wireless or IR shutter remotes. It always feels like it has a slower response time or slight hesitation. Have any of you experienced this problem?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

skingfong wrote:

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Haven't tried the wireless tethering thing. Haven't noticed a difference between IR and cable remotes except for the line of sight issue with IR.

Haydon

I have found the Vello Wireless ShutterBoss II to have very little lag and it also give you the option of using the wired mode in the event you have a battery die. If you wait it out I've seen it for 20.00 less on sale. Also it you have different pin connectors, you can buy just the wire at a cost of 10.00. I believe that only applies within the brand of cameras.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1124533-REG/vello_rcw_ii_c_wireless_shutterboss_timer_remote.html

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

Haydon wrote:

I have found the Vello Wireless ShutterBoss II to have very little lag and it also give you the option of using the wired mode in the event you have a battery die. If you wait it out I've seen it for 20.00 less on sale. Also it you have different pin connectors, you can buy just the wire at a cost of 10.00. I believe that only applies within the brand of cameras.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1124533-REG/vello_rcw_ii_c_wireless_shutterboss_timer_remote.html

So you have experienced some lag time as I have. That's why I like the wired shutter remote better, I'm glad I didn't toss it. The only reason I bought the IR remote is when I'm shooting in portrait position on a tripod with an L bracket, I can't use the wired remote.

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

Peterff wrote:

Haven't tried the wireless tethering thing. Haven't noticed a difference between IR and cable remotes except for the line of sight issue with IR.

IR remote seems very sensitive to line of sight as you mentioned. The Canon wireless app has a lot of room for improvement. The only thing I use the app for is to view my shots on the iPad when I'm on the road.

Haydon

skingfong wrote:

So you have experienced some lag time as I have. That's why I like the wired shutter remote better, I'm glad I didn't toss it. The only reason I bought the IR remote is when I'm shooting in portrait position on a tripod with an L bracket, I can't use the wired remote.

I don't know why you can't shoot in portrait mode with the wire. Maybe it's the L bracket because I don't have an issue with RRS L Bracket in portrait mode with my 5D3 or 1DIV. I'm not too concerned with a little lag with the intervalometer as I use it for static images only for long exposures. I personally don't recommend using it for BIF or moving objects.

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

Haydon wrote:

I don't know why you can't shoot in portrait mode with the wire. Maybe it's the L bracket because I don't have an issue with RRS L Bracket in portrait mode with my 5D3 or 1DIV. I'm not too concerned with a little lag with the intervalometer as I use it for static images only for long exposures. I personally don't recommend using it for BIF or moving objects.

Yes it's my L Bracket. The bracket is on the same side as the shutter remote port which faces down towards the arca swiss plate when mounted in portrait position. I agree with you about not using a remote for moving objects.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

i recently got an SMDV Wireless remote for my Nikon D810 which will activate remote focus and shutter release

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005PCDSBQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was on a workshop where somebody used one quite effectively. No delay, guick response.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

skingfong wrote:

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I've come to the conclusion that IR is lame because it's necessary to be facing the camera to trigger it - hard to stay out of the shot.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Wireless and IR; IR is wireless. Not all wireless is the same. Of course there's Infrared, and there's RF. Not all RF devices are created equally. Some RF apps communicate with the camera via WIFI. Some use an RF signal to trigger the shutter. The less expensive triggers will have a bit of a lag time between when the button is pressed and the camera is activated. This is because the transmitter doesn't come on until the button is pushed. The more expensive devices trigger almost instantaneously when the button is pressed because the transmitter is already turned on and pressing the button sends a signal to the receiver at approximately 186 thousand miles per second, making lag time virtually negligible.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

skingfong wrote:

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I've never been bothered by shutter lag with wireless on my NIkons, but I never did a detailed study. It's nice if the camera has receivers on both front and back. I prefer wireless to wired - so much simpler. Of course, you have to remember to turn off the remote setting on the camera afterwards, something I don't always do.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

I use the Vello Freewave. It's an inexpensive RF unit that is adaptable to any DSLR. It has a range of approximately 100 yards, release is instantaneous and is not limited by line of sight.

Biggest problem - if you are going to be in the photo that you are taking, be sure that you hide the trigger!

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

DWU2 wrote:

I've come to the conclusion that IR is lame because it's necessary to be facing the camera to trigger it - hard to stay out of the shot.

Another alternative where timing isn't critical and I don't have a shutter remote is to use the shutter button with a 2 second delay. Sometimes I feel if there's a delay with the shutter remote, I might as well use this method.

roadchuck

Since I'm all about "What you get for your money" I thought I'd reply here.. I just returned an "Excellent" D810 for a few reasons.. One was you need some external trigger plugged into it and they come at a price and an inconvenience to get a pic. My D750 is happy with the el cheapo IR remotes (and I've used the battery grips just for storage for backup cards and the remote) that are soo much more convenient ... Someday we'll have medium format quality in a pocket camera...

George II Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia

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