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Aug 13, 2012 20:07:19   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
lively99 wrote:
What type of remote or transmitter would i use for a family portrait with a Canon T3.

I use both wired and wireless remotes, depending on the situation. Whichever you use, see if you can set the camera for a slight delay after pushing the button. Otherwise, you will get a pictue of yourself pointing the remote at the camera. :D

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Aug 13, 2012 22:38:33   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
jerryc41 wrote:
lively99 wrote:
What type of remote or transmitter would i use for a family portrait with a Canon T3.
I use both wired and wireless remotes, depending on the situation. Whichever you use, see if you can set the camera for a slight delay after pushing the button. Otherwise, you will get a pictue of yourself pointing the remote at the camera. :D
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.
Just leave your hand in your pocket or behind your back; no need to point it at anything
(besides, even cameras know it's not polite to point ...:lol: )

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Aug 14, 2012 08:02:08   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Festina Lente wrote:
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.

AM or FM? Classical, heavy metal, rock, talk?

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Aug 14, 2012 15:17:58   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Festina Lente wrote:
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.
AM or FM? Classical, heavy metal, rock, talk?
A Panasonic 8-Track Quadrophonic with reverb of course!!

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Aug 14, 2012 15:31:23   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Festina Lente wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
Festina Lente wrote:
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.
AM or FM? Classical, heavy metal, rock, talk?
A Panasonic 8-Track Quadrophonic with reverb of course!!

I've got one in each car. :D

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Jan 23, 2013 09:41:41   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
Festina Lente wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
lively99 wrote:
What type of remote or transmitter would i use for a family portrait with a Canon T3.
I use both wired and wireless remotes, depending on the situation. Whichever you use, see if you can set the camera for a slight delay after pushing the button. Otherwise, you will get a pictue of yourself pointing the remote at the camera. :D
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.
Just leave your hand in your pocket or behind your back; no need to point it at anything
(besides, even cameras know it's not polite to point ...:lol: )
quote=jerryc41 quote=lively99 What type of remot... (show quote)


I don't think wireless works on the T3, only the T3i

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Jan 23, 2013 13:01:01   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
WYp8riot wrote:
Festina Lente wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
lively99 wrote:
What type of remote or transmitter would i use for a family portrait with a Canon T3.
I use both wired and wireless remotes, depending on the situation. Whichever you use, see if you can set the camera for a slight delay after pushing the button. Otherwise, you will get a pictue of yourself pointing the remote at the camera. :D
Then you need a radio remote Jerry.
Just leave your hand in your pocket or behind your back; no need to point it at anything
(besides, even cameras know it's not polite to point ...:lol: )
quote=jerryc41 quote=lively99 What type of remot... (show quote)
I don't think wireless works on the T3, only the T3i
quote=Festina Lente quote=jerryc41 quote=lively... (show quote)
You may be confusing ETTL flash control, which is built-in light-pulse or infra-red pulse remote control for your strobe with remote shutter release.

We are discussing third party radio remotes for the shutter release, which will work with most DSLRs, including the T3.

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Jan 23, 2013 14:09:28   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
yes, and I have read n many item description, that they are not compatible with the T3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Wireless-Shutter-Remote-Release-C1-For-Canon-EOS-550D-500D-450D-New-R6D-/260905893938?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item3cbf340032

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Jan 23, 2013 14:12:00   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
(PLEASE NOTE: 50D, T3 AND XS DO NOT HAVE WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITY)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Control-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-6D-T4i-T3i-60D-60Da-M-7D-RC-6-free-strap-/190786707555?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item2c6bc62063

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Jan 23, 2013 17:31:02   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
WYp8riot wrote:
(PLEASE NOTE: 50D, T3 AND XS DO NOT HAVE WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITY)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Control-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-6D-T4i-T3i-60D-60Da-M-7D-RC-6-free-strap-/190786707555?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item2c6bc62063
You are looking at a an IR (Infra Red) OEM remote. It works the same way a TV remote works - basically line of sight.

But I was suggesting a radio signal remote shutter control. They can work over 100 feet away from the camera and at any angle. Different animal.

For example, the following radio remote works with the Canon EOS Rebel T3 (1100D).

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749989-REG/Vello_RW_C1_FreeWave_Wireless_Remote_Shutter.html

There are several others with additional features (more expensive) that will also work - also called radio intervalometers.
But for our purposes here, the above unit for $36 (free shipping) should do a fine job.

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Jan 23, 2013 18:56:52   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
Festina Lente wrote:
WYp8riot wrote:
(PLEASE NOTE: 50D, T3 AND XS DO NOT HAVE WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITY)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Control-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-6D-T4i-T3i-60D-60Da-M-7D-RC-6-free-strap-/190786707555?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item2c6bc62063
You are looking at a an IR (Infra Red) OEM remote. It works the same way a TV remote works - basically line of sight.

But I was suggesting a radio signal remote shutter control. They can work over 100 feet away from the camera and at any angle. Different animal.

For example, the following radio remote works with the Canon EOS Rebel T3 (1100D).

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749989-REG/Vello_RW_C1_FreeWave_Wireless_Remote_Shutter.html

There are several others with additional features (more expensive) that will also work - also called radio intervalometers.
But for our purposes here, the above unit for $36 (free shipping) should do a fine job.
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Thank you for clearing that up. I actually don't have a T3, but good to know and I think the advanced features are worth another $20

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Jan 23, 2013 19:09:16   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
I need one for the T4i...

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Jan 24, 2013 09:26:47   #
Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri
 
WYp8riot wrote:
Thank you for clearing that up. I actually don't have a T3, but good to know ....
Arrggggg! :shock:

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Jan 24, 2013 10:10:37   #
WYp8riot Loc: Wyoming
 
Festina Lente wrote:
Rathyatra wrote:
lively99 wrote:
What type of remote or transmitter would i use for a family portrait with a Canon T3.
I have just bought a canon RC-6 Remote control for my Canon T3i for £3.70GBP ( Shipping included ).
It has two options - an instant shot and a 2 second delayed shot - tried it out yesterday and it worked great first time.
Thought it my be a joke purchase but for £3.70 it was no big risk. Amazed that it worked and needed no setting up whatsoever.
You have to set your camera on remote in the drive mode menu.
It works by infra red and presume it should work on your camera just as well.
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Thanks! Another alternative (and less expensive too!) :thumbup:

Just be aware that IR (Infra red) remotes are often limited by direct line of sight to the sensor on the front of the camera, by distance, and sometimes by bright sunlight.
But this should not be a problem for a self portrait or for the photographer to join a group shot.

Radio remotes are more flexible in that they can be used at greater distances, around corners, in any lighting and be in any direction from the camera.
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I ordered your suggestion from BH. The R6 is NOT radio and does not work with T3, correct? Anyway, I see your suggestion will work with my T4i.

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