Shutter release

julie32 · May 30, 2008

hey guys

looking to buy a simple shutter release for my canon. But I'm seeing that you to have to have certain specifications with them.
Like this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/460052-REG/Zigview_RC22_RC22_Shutter_Release_Cable.html I'm not sure what an S2 remote viewing system is.

Can anyone point me in the right direction and also, is there ANY type of delay when releasing the remote shutter versus the actual button on the body?

thank you
jules

Alfred D. · May 30, 2008

julie32 said:
hey guys

looking to buy a simple shutter release for my canon. But I'm seeing that you to have to have certain specifications with them.
Like this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/460052-REG/Zigview_RC22_RC22_Shutter_Release_Cable.html I'm not sure what an S2 remote viewing system is.

Can anyone point me in the right direction and also, is there ANY type of delay when releasing the remote shutter versus the actual button on the body?

Using your camera's built-in selftimer is cheaper, Jules: you've already got that! Of course there is then either a 2 second or a 10 second delay.

Have fun!

kaiy · May 30, 2008

I don't think that is what you want. The S2 remote viewing system is essentially a camera that mounts to your eyepiece.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/ctl?ac.ui.pn=zigviewreview

Can you tell us what model of Canon you are using, as that might make a difference in what cable you need.

julie32 · May 30, 2008

Sure, I have a Canon 5D.
thanks

PhotoDonkey · May 30, 2008

I just got a cheap shutter release from Adorama for my XTI and it seems to work nicely. No noticable delay. Canon makes wireless remotes too, but I've heard they have delays and it has to have a line of sight to the sensor on the front of the camera.

Overread · May 30, 2008

PhotoDonkey said:
I just got a cheap shutter release from Adorama for my XTI and it seems to work nicely. No noticable delay. Canon makes wireless remotes too, but I've heard they have delays and it has to have a line of sight to the sensor on the front of the camera.

apparently most of the radio remote release controls are fine with being used behind the camera, its the laser ones that only like to work infront (because the sensor attached to the camere is stuck facing forwards

PhotoDonkey · May 30, 2008

I didn't really see the need for one, though, since the only reason I got one was to reduce camera shake when using my tripod at slow shutter speeds.

If I were to want to actually be in a picture, I'd use the timer anyway.

Alfred D. · May 30, 2008

Overread said:
apparently most of the radio remote release controls are fine with being used behind the camera, its the laser ones that only like to work infront (because the sensor attached to the camere is stuck facing forwards

I doubt laser technology is used in those camera systems, Over. I think it's IR (Infra Red).

Overread · May 30, 2008

PhotoDonkey said:
I didn't really see the need for one, though, since the only reason I got one was to reduce camera shake when using my tripod at slow shutter speeds.

If I were to want to actually be in a picture, I'd use the timer anyway.

I know some people use them when photographing tricky moving subjects - sometimes you set the camera for the shot and wait - then you need to be able to control the shutter in an instant rather than wait a full 2 seconds - as for using the timer - can work, just don't what ever you do, trip over the tripod as you run to get in shot

Alfred D. said:
I doubt laser technology is used in those camera systems, Over. I think it's IR (Infra Red).

bah - same thing in the end

julie32 · May 30, 2008

photodonkey, can you send me a link to the one you just bought?

dslrchat · May 30, 2008

I have a cheapy IR remote on its way
18$ including shipping from ebay.
supposedly works all around camera and upto 25 feet.

I will let ya know if this is actually true

PhotoDonkey · May 30, 2008

According to the site it's for the XT/XTI/XSI.

Here's the link

Here's a search I did too.

Hope you find something that works

PhotoDonkey · May 30, 2008

Overread said:
I know some people use them when photographing tricky moving subjects - sometimes you set the camera for the shot and wait - then you need to be able to control the shutter in an instant rather than wait a full 2 seconds - as for using the timer - can work, just don't what ever you do, trip over the tripod as you run to get in shot

bah - same thing in the end

I should have made that clearer. I didn't see the need for wireless. I definitely need the remote shutter release.