 Debbie Crowe |
Cable Release question - what to buy? I scanned the previously asked questions and they are pretty old - back to 2004. I have a digital rebel xti and I am wanting to get a cable release. How in the world would one know what to buy? I would like to use this when I am taking pictures of the kids etc, whereby I can get closer to them to get smiles, yet keep the camera on the tripod farther back. That way they are not distracted looking at the camera. The remote I have must be used pretty much right next to the camera so that will not work. Seems I saw some that are like 25 ft long. Can that be right? Is there a downside to using these? Can you suggest what to buy? I am completely clueless on this. Thank you very much. With the cold weather coming on, I would like to practice more on portraits since we will be indoors more now. Debbie
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher  Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
I'm just tagging on..I'm also looking for one and I want to see what they tell you.
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Bob Cammarata |
There are radio controlled and infra-red wireless release systems that have incredible range. Most are compatable with different manufactures' camera systems (with the appropriate adaptors). Just do a search of "wireless remotes"...along with your camera make and model, and see what pops up. (Of course, you can always just use the timer and get things set up before it runs out.)
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Mark Feldstein |
Greetings ! In the past few years, I can't recall this ever coming up. Great question Deb (and Carolyn). My spin on it is pretty straightforward. Whenever I put a camera on a tripod or when I'm not handholding it like on a monopod, I'll use a cable release. Yep, you can get them up to 25 feet, with air release (squeeze the bulb); for different types of shutters, or the plain old fashioned kind with a cable inside a sleeve a pin at one end that threads to your shutter release and a plunger of some kind at the other end to push it with. IMO, the better ones are shorter than 10" or so. You want something long enough to use comfortably but short enough not to kink up or crimp when you push the plunger. Also you want to be able to lock the plunger down to keep the shutter open on long exposures. Most release I've seen have that feature in the form of a set screw that you can use to keep the pin engaged on the shutter release and save your trigger finger. You can buy cheap, or really good. My own preference is the Linhof cable releases because they're well-made, sturdy and guaranteed. A bit pricey but the last time I bought one or two of them was about 10 years ago. They last a long time. Air releases also prevent camera shake and give the release some extra oomph for long distances, say in nature photography where you want to trip the shutter and not be too close to the camera. For portraits, if I work off a tripod once in awhile, I just use a 10" release on my Nikons, or Hasselblad. With electronic releases, I have a coiled cord with a push button electric trigger so I can stand away from the camera placed on a tripod and talk to the victim...errr, subject. One last bit of advice, make sure the end that attaches to the camera has the right fitting on it for the camera. Nikon F-2s use a broad plunger base, some cameras use a ferrule thread one-size fits all type, and I'm not sure about Canon Rebels. Okie dokie?
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Thanks Batman Bob and Mark!!! What would I look under in the B&H catalog? I can't seem to see anything in there like that, but I'm sure I'm just looking in the wrong place.
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Mark Feldstein |
Here ya go: This first one is all one link to Linhof Releases at BH. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=9810&shs=Linhof+cable+release&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2Fproductlist.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=20&Go.y=14 Here's the Nikon and Misc. releases page at BH. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=9810&shs=cable+releases&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=14&Go.y=9 Just search under camera gear and use the phrase "cable release"/
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Don't think a digital Canon will use a cable release. It'll have to be a remote trigger.
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Debbie Crowe |
Thanks very much for the responses! You have given me information I can check out. Hope it works for you too Carolyn! The timer won't work for what I am doing because of trying to shoot little ones. As you know, you may have a split second where they are paying attention, or get that smile! Thank you again. Deb
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Deb and Carolyn I use a Gadget Infinity Wireless Shutter Release which I purchased from eBay. It's not a long range one (good to 30-50ft) but so far it has worked perfectly for me and it's cost was $32.00. To get an idea what's out there go to eBay and in their search box type in "Wireless Shutter Release". They have over 400 different types and price ranges to choose from and cover most all digital cameras that can use one. Hope this is of some help....Denny
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Mark Feldstein |
AAaah yes, very cheap indeed Denny. But Carolyn knows she gets what she pays for. ;>) Right? If you think wireless remotes for your kind of work, I'd think something along the lines of Pocket Wizards. M.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Mark, I was not trying to sell the wireless I use, that why I suggested checking out eBay because they list most all the wireless releases and prices. Cheap yes, but why should I pay up to $400 for a Pocket Wizard when my little old cheapy does the same thing, just not as far and I have 16 channels to choose from. Sometimes a Rolls-Royce is not need when a Chev will do. ;>) Denny
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Mark Feldstein |
And I wasn't really finding fault with your suggestion Denny. I suppose for close in work, that type of wireless is fine. For my purposes, and I think Carolyn's, we need the distance and extra oomph that a Pocket Wizard will provide including the ability to trigger a remote camera from a concrete building across the street and through a window. But for the closer day to day work, I like the basic cloth covered, manual releases I mentioned. No power sources to go out or intereference with my thumb or forefinger. ;>) That's all. Take it light folks. M.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Thanks guys!!
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Andy |
For Canon EOS Rebel XTi, look for the Canon Wireless Remote Controller RC-1 (~$25) or RC-5 (~$24). Both can be operated as far as about 15 feet and the RC-1 has an option of a 2 second delay. Hope this helps.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Would that work on a 10D??
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Andy |
The 10D System Chart only listed the TC-80NC and the RC-80NC remote switches (wired) and the $400+ LC-5. Sorry. These cheaper wireless remotes only work on the Rebel series (digital and film) and the film ELAN series cameras.
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- Carolyn M. Fletcher Contact Carolyn M. Fletcher Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery |
Thanks for the answer, Andy..I'll buy a new camera before I blow that much on a remote. I guess a wired one wouldn't be so bad..It's gotta beat none at all.
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