Remote Release Cord versus wireless?
Dec 31, 2011 00:58:37 #
B&H sells several different models - wired, IR wireless and rf wireless. I use a vello free wave rf wireless. It sells in the $35 to $40 range for most cameras. You can stand any place to trigger it; in the building across the street if you want, just as long as you don't exceed the transmitters distance.
Dec 31, 2011 06:58:22 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Jack Disbrow wrote:
I checked out this supplier, and am impressed ... ... (show quote)
jack,
check the side of the camera for a cover that opens, you may find it there, or in the front near the lens control button.
all else call support they should be able to tell you in a flash,
Dec 31, 2011 08:25:54 #
Thanks again. The Adorama item shows a remote with a plug-in. The K2000 has no input for such a remote, and one of the comments points that out ... giving the item the lowest possible rating since the description is wrong. That remote will not work with the K2000. I know about the IF input on the front of the camera, and will at some point get a remote to use it. I was hoping to find a remote that did not require the photographer to be in front of the camera. Bottom line is ... I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy the Pentax remote ($30+ dollars) and use it as a trigger by bending my hand around the camera from the rear and pointing the remote at the input. Clumsy, but that seems to be the only way to do it.
I appreciate your interest and help with this. The K2000, while a good performer within its capabilities, could use a few more .... like a live action rear screen. I miss that, and the preview feature does not really make up for it. Ah well. Back to the editing.
I appreciate your interest and help with this. The K2000, while a good performer within its capabilities, could use a few more .... like a live action rear screen. I miss that, and the preview feature does not really make up for it. Ah well. Back to the editing.
Dec 31, 2011 08:29:56 #
Dec 31, 2011 09:59:18 #
New2blog wrote:
Does anyone use a shutter release cord (any brand body) and prefer it over a wireless remote ? and why?
Thanks, Jeffrey
Thanks, Jeffrey
I use a wireless. Why have a wire? My TV remote doesn't. Plus, I would think that the wire could be prone to movement and cause (albeit minimal) camera shake.
Dec 31, 2011 10:02:08 #
Dec 31, 2011 11:56:57 #
Greg
Loc: Maryland
Jack Disbrow wrote:
Thanks again. The Adorama item shows a remote wit... (show quote)
Well remember line of site with IR does not mean it will not bounce off a nearby object. So depending on your location you can point it at a nearby wall or other object and still have it function.
Dec 31, 2011 12:32:42 #
Good Point. Since I will almost always need the remote when the camera is on a tripod, especially for high definition photos, I may be able to rig a reflector of sorts that will be out of the camera's field of view, but in bouncing range for the remote. We shall see.
Dec 31, 2011 12:46:21 #
heltonjkv96 wrote:
I use both, just depends on what im doing! MY wireless i only use when i need to get way back, like to take bird photos when you can't get to close..
Why do you prefer the cable when shooting at the camera? I ask because I'm thinking of getting one and a wireless but waffling on why to have both. My D7000 will take the wireless signal from the rear sensor, so that's not a reason to spend for both, but can the cable button do more than the wireless does, like maybe a "bulb" shutter release that the wireless doesn't?
J.
Dec 31, 2011 12:47:26 #
chapjohn wrote:
I have both, but I prefer the cord more because I all my drive modes available. The wireless is a drive mode so it like shooting in auto, it is not as flexible as the cord.
What brands are you using that have these limitations, or is it inherent to all?
J
Dec 31, 2011 12:48:46 #
I use an Aputure Timer Remote Cord. It allows me to keep my clumsy hands off the camera when pressing the shutter release. It also allows me to take photo's on a timer. I can set when the shutter releases, for how long and the amount of shots to take with each release. The codr is about 3 foot long so it allows me to totally step away from the camera and tripod while shooting.
Dec 31, 2011 13:32:09 #
Greg
Loc: Maryland
New2blog wrote:
quote=heltonjkv96 I use both, just depends on wha... (show quote)
Not more, but generally wired is much cheaper than wireless. My wired intervalomter cable was 19 dollars. You aren't going to do that in wireless for anywhere near that price. The only advantage to me for the wireless is the ability to be a flash trigger as well for off camera flash.
Dec 31, 2011 13:40:31 #
Dec 31, 2011 17:47:07 #
"can the cable button do more than the wireless does, like maybe a "bulb" shutter release that the wireless doesn't?"
I have a Canon 7D and a 500D. The cable releases for these are the two commonest Canon types and allow B exposures for as long as you want - or as long as sensor temperature permits. Both types are available for a few bucks from the Meritline site I mentioned earlier.
FWIW these are cheap enough that I have modified one to allow use to 40 or 50 feet or more with a couple of network jacks. Easy to do and for those of us who have CAT 5 cables available the extension possibilities are very useful.
Simple and very flexible. I can sit indoors and operate the camera out in the garden to my hearts content. The birds don't mind this arrangement either ;-)
I have a Canon 7D and a 500D. The cable releases for these are the two commonest Canon types and allow B exposures for as long as you want - or as long as sensor temperature permits. Both types are available for a few bucks from the Meritline site I mentioned earlier.
FWIW these are cheap enough that I have modified one to allow use to 40 or 50 feet or more with a couple of network jacks. Easy to do and for those of us who have CAT 5 cables available the extension possibilities are very useful.
Simple and very flexible. I can sit indoors and operate the camera out in the garden to my hearts content. The birds don't mind this arrangement either ;-)
Jan 3, 2012 21:22:05 #
Jack Disbrow wrote:
I checked out this supplier, and am impressed ... ... (show quote)
Jack
I am looking at the left end of my Pentax K10D (my Pentax
*istDL also) open the the door on the end; and the top opening, a small round hole is for the remote switch cable.
The opening in the middle for PC video, and at the bottom
for DC volts.
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