 Michelle Ross |
Remote Cords: Pros? Cons? Hi everyone: My camera is capable of supporting a remote cord. I'm thinking this is good for when you are doing babies, toddlers, etc., so we can be up tickling them and stuff and then flashing the camera when they smile, etc.? Am I right on this?? And does anyone have any thoughts good or bad on it ... I'm doing a 10-month-old next week and didn't know if it would be worth the money to get one or not?
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Liza M. Franco |
Hi Michelle: I just got a remote for mine last week and really like it. I used on the bridal shoot that I posted in the "cooked husband" thread. Mine was fairly inexpensive and can clip onto the tripod or clothing, turns my camera on or off, has zoom capabilities and, of course, takes the photo. I haven't tried it with any little ones yet, but think that it is going to be a great advantage too when working with children. I have been wanting one for so long and definitely think it is worth getting.
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Michelle Ross |
Okay, maybe this is a dumb question: But do you get the person/child set up and then focus in manually or do you used auto?? I guess I'm just trying to figure out how to make sure my subject stays in focus.
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Liza M. Franco |
Not a dumb question at all. It's only dumb not to ask a question:) The remote that I have has an autofocus button that works just as the shutter button on the camera. So I hold it down until it's focused and when I see what I want then press the rest of the way. Keep in mind that I've only gotten to use it on a grown-up, so I'm assuming it would work the same way with children. I don't know how long of a pause period it allows, though. I'll have to get my 3-year-old to pose for me and see what happens. I know we have different cameras, but I believe most of these remotes work in a similar way.
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Debby A. Tabb |
And I have the wireless for the D70. And love it ... it makes working with kids and pets much easier.
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Michelle Ross |
Thank you for the answers ... I think I'll give one a whirl.
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Jack E. Bennett |
I got a 16' remote cord for my Dimage A2. I have a humming bird feeder in the back yard. I was having trouble getting any shots with my camera hand held. I got the cord for this purpose. I've gotten so many good shots of humming birds with it. I also use it for taking pictures of my Yorkies. I setup the camera on a tripod, autofocus, and get my Yorkies where I want them and then push the release. In both situations, it works like a dream. Almost like someone else is taking the picture for me. I'm sure it would work great with babies/children.
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Michelle Ross |
placed my order last night for this . . . can't wait to try it out!
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Maria Melnyk |
One more thing. If your camera has eye-control focus, turn it off before using the remote. And make sure that your subject is framed in such a way that one of the camera's focus points will grab it.
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Michelle Ross |
Used the remote cord today and all I can say is it was well worth the $40+shipping ...
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