Wireless Timer Shutter Release Remote for Sony

[cjstarr]

I am looking at 5 different wireless shutter remotes for my a57. They range in price from $39.28 to $83.90.
What kind of wireless shutter remote do you use and what are your opinion of the ones I have listed below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Ti...=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item33806c37f8

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Ti...=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item2eb9abbb15

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TW-282-S1-W...=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item20caa39c65

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TW-282-S1-W...=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item3380eb0510

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pixel-TW282...=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item4ab7be6a95

 

[havoc315]

The question is really what do you intend to use it for.
I have a dirt cheap wireless remote, just to have one.
But it's very rare I'd use it. Just for long exposure tripod shots -- which I rarely take.

 

[cjstarr]

I was taking pictures at Clemson University Botanical Garden yesterday using tripod and I found having to press the shutter to try and get 4 or 5 quick shots a little hard to do.
I am one of those that never take just one shot but will take 4 or 5 of the same pose or shot of what I have frame in the view finder.
I have at least 5 to 8 shots of each of the pictures below. I have learn not to take just one.

Here are a few of the ones I took:

 

[havoc315]

Very nice shots. Lovely family.

For quick succession shots, so you get the smiles just right, etc, some people use burst shooting. But of course a remote will help you if you want the freedom to move around to set up the shot.

If you don't mind a bit of constructive feedback, you may want to play with the rule of thirds a bit more in the family shots, maybe get a bit closer to your subjects.
But they really are very nice shots.

 

[cjstarr]

Very nice shots. Lovely family.

For quick succession shots, so you get the smiles just right, etc, some people use burst shooting. But of course a remote will help you if you want the freedom to move around to set up the shot.

If you don't mind a bit of constructive feedback, you may want to play with the rule of thirds a bit more in the family shots, maybe get a bit closer to your subjects.
But they really are very nice shots.

I keep hearing about the rule of 3'rd. Can you explain it so I can understand what this means? I thought it meant putting the subject to one side of the shot.

 

[havoc315]

Imagine a tic tac toe grid. The most interesting parts of the picture should be on the lines or especially at the intersections. With the Sony, you can choose to display a rule of thirds grid.

I have to fight my own natural instinct to center subjects.. Especially since the camera focuses (in spot focus) and meters based on the center. Solution is to lock focus and metering, and then shift the camera.

Your subjects are mostly centered, though the train pic is a pretty good use of the rule.

Hope you don't mind... I took the liberty of borrowing a couple of your pics to demonstrate:


DSC003881.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr


DSC00331.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[cjstarr]

havoc315 what flash do you use and what do you think about the
Yongnuo YN-560 II Flash Speedlite w LCD Screen for Sony A57???

 

[havoc315]

I rarely use a flash. Not a skill I've mastered. I have Sony's compact portable external flash. It's easy to bounce.