Remote Control Shutter Relesease on any camera?

[JenLoy]

I keep reading about these remote controlled shutter releases. Is this something that can be purchased for any digital camera? I would love to get one if it would help with the nighttime pictures. Most of mine are blurry. I recently purchased a pocket tripod to help but haven't tried it out yet.

 

[Chickysmom]

Some cameras come with a remote (either wired or IR), some can have them added on, and some will not take them at all.....experts here (which I am definitely not!) could probably help answer that better if you tell us your camera make/model. And the online company site for your camera brand will give you detailed info as well....

and a remote would definitely help with those night time photos along with the tripod

 

[Daisy57b]

What kind of camera do you have? I'm not sure that all cameras have this - I'm sure someone will be able to tell you though. I'd love to hear brand recommendations too - I was looking at one from Canon last night...what does everyone else use?

Thanks!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Here's a list of brands I recommend (warning, very long list)

1. Canon (too bad S2 IS and S3 IS does/will NOT have remote shutter release)*
2. Nikon

* you can just use 2 sec timer instead of remote shutter release. Much less accurate, but atleast you won't get blurry picture.

 

[PaulD]

The tripod will probably be all you need as long as it's reasonably sturdy (for the size of camera that you have). Just don't mash the button down real hard. Be gentle and your camera will give you beautiful photos in return. The remote releases are helpful for really long telephoto shots where the slightest vibration is magnified and results in blur. But of course, like the previous poster mentioned, you can also use the poor man's remote (the timer) and get almost the same effect.

 

[ducklite]

A pro I know suggest always shooting in multiframe for this reason. Your first shot will be blurred, but once your finger is holding the shutter release, the subsequent shots will be clear.

Of course you'll also need a tri-pod to hold the camera steady.

Anne

 

[pxlbarrel]

I use the self-timer button on the camera instead of a remote. It seems to work just the same.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

A pro I know suggest always shooting in multiframe for this reason. Your first shot will be blurred, but once your finger is holding the shutter release, the subsequent shots will be clear.

Of course you'll also need a tri-pod to hold the camera steady.

Anne

Tried that, can't work for long exposure. You'll still get that vibration even when you hold thte shutter down. Especially at 1 sec exposure or longer. You'll get MORE vibration by holding the shutter down than just pressing it lightly.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

I use the self-timer button on the camera instead of a remote. It seems to work just the same.

Just can't do the fireworks timing perfectly, that's all the difference.

 

[pxlbarrel]

Just can't do the fireworks timing perfectly, that's all the difference.

No but if most of your photos are nightime stationary objects, the self-timer works in a pinch. (And doesn't cost extra!)

I'd have a hard time coordinating the remote with my fireworks photos...my hand-eye coordination is kinda sucky (no wonder I stink at video games) Just let me fire a ton of photos and hope one turns out.

 

[AZ JazzyJ]

If your camera has a setting for Mirror Lock-up that will also help to reduce the vibration blur you get with long exposures.


Jeff

 

[WillCAD]

I have used both the 2-second timer method and the remote method. I prefer the remote, but the timer can work, too.

Here are examples - the first is timer, the second is remote (click each pic for the full-size file):

 

[JenLoy]

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I wasn't able to get to the computer yesterday. I currently have a Olympus C5500 Sport camera