Fun with a locking remote... - DPChallenge Forums

01/04/2006 04:06:30 PM · #1

I just tried something that I have wanted to do but hadn't gotten around to.
Set the lights in the studio, set the camera to multi burst (its usually there anyway), pressed the wired remote and locked it, set myself in front of the lens, and goofed off while the camera snapped like crazy until the mem card was full.
Totally goofy shots, and no I'm not sharing, but a fun thing to play with.
I was trying to learn a new (to me) lighting technique - which I still don't have right.

Anyone else try similar studies to learn new techniques?

mesmeraj

01/04/2006 04:08:43 PM · #2

ohhhh share them cindi go on.

we already know youre a goof :p

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/04/2006 04:14:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by mesmeraj:

ohhhh share them cindi go on.

we already know youre a goof :p

Soooooooo true! lol Trust me, if I get this lighting how I want it, you'll all see....ON THE FRONT PAGE! so there! heheeee hey, girl can dream, right?

cheekymunky

Canon EOS-40D

01/04/2006 04:17:34 PM · #4

Use windows movie maker and make it into a film!!!

...and post it!

kdkaboom

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/04/2006 04:18:40 PM · #5

Originally posted by idnic:

This is a great idea :)

Especially for me...I luv me some self portraits!

I'm going to try it, once I clear some space in this construction-site-I-call-my-home. Oh, crap though...it's not possible with the wireless remote, is it?

01/04/2006 04:24:30 PM · #6

Not sure, but I think you're right, Katy. I don't thing the wireless one locks open.

DjFenzl

01/04/2006 04:26:26 PM · #7

With a Nikon, Nikon Capture and a computer you could set this up to snap off shots continuously until your computer's hard drive was full!

01/04/2006 04:28:00 PM · #8

Originally posted by Megatherian:

With a Nikon, Nikon Capture and a computer you could set this up to snap off shots continuously until your computer's hard drive was full!

OMG then link to external HD and link that to another...........the world would be FULL of goofy shots of me! lol

Brenb

01/04/2006 04:56:45 PM · #9

Cindi you are too funny. :) I can't say I have ever tried that but learned about the remote locking the hard way. I was shooting my first paying job and using my remote. All of a sudden it just kept shooting and I had no idea what the heck was going on. It was quite embarassing but funny at the same time. I didn't use my remote the rest of the shoot because I thought something was wrong with it. :) Teach me to read my instructions.

01/04/2006 05:17:42 PM · #10

Hahahaa, Bren, I've had similar oopsies!! Makes ya feel like such a dummy, but you never make that mistake again!

I still haven't gotten my lighting where I want it, just tried another round, came back in to do a little book/web research to see if I could find some help.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/04/2006 05:24:05 PM · #11

I've used multi-shot mode on my camera for a whole load of bizzaro self-portraits that I wouldn't be able to take with just the 10 second timer.

I have one shot at the long end of a 200mm lens, with me up a cliff, making weird silhouettes :

Some others that needed multi-shot locking timers:

Message edited by author 2006-01-04 17:24:55.

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

01/04/2006 05:51:14 PM · #12

Those are great, Gordon. Definitely a good technique for getting yourself in FRONT of the lens more often! (not my favorite place to be!)

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

01/04/2006 07:16:37 PM · #13

Yes I have tried the same technique. And as with you, I will not share. But I learned a lot from the session and have applied that knowledge. A good technique when you want answers.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

01/04/2006 07:39:44 PM · #14

I had wanted a wireless remote but now I that see what fun you can have maybe I'll go for the locking.
Alas, the wireless is out of my price range. How much did you pay for yours? Cannon made or what? Details man I want details! :0P

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

01/04/2006 07:49:07 PM · #15

Mine is a Canon wired remote - seems like it was around $60. I bought it same day as the camera, so forgive me if #s all blurred.

I had a remote with my old camera from day one and can't imagine having a camera without one. In studio shoots they're priceless. But never had one with locking button before, and I like it LOTS!

btw - I hear the wireless one has a delay between click and shutter release of like a second. The wired does not.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

01/04/2006 08:13:39 PM · #16

Yes, the wireless remote will let you do custom length exposures. Put it on Bulb mode (and self-timer in the shot mode), click once to start it, click again to stop.

You can set the switch on the remote to either off, 2 second delay or no delay (well, there is a delay actually.. don't use it for sports unless you're crazy good at predicting motion).

Mine cost me about 25 bucks on B&H.

I'll make a video clip showing how much delay there is..

EDIT: Nevermind, I misread the post, I don't think you can do that with the wireless one. Sorry, ignore me :P

Message edited by author 2006-01-04 20:18:49.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

01/04/2006 08:20:07 PM · #17

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

but you can't set to continuous multi-burst, right? bulb (single exposure) yes, but not locked down button for continous shooting...

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

01/04/2006 08:33:11 PM · #18

No, I dont think you can, realized that after I hit post (oops).

Here's the video, for those who wondered about the delay; the first shot is with the 2-second delay on, then the next ones are with no delay, but a little because it's wireless.
//jonbuder.com/videos/remote.wmv

01/04/2006 09:03:22 PM · #19

That's not as bad as I thought (delay), but I would still worry about the infra-red factor: you have to be in front of the camera to get it to work, where in studio with clients you won't always be there. With wired you can be behind, beside or in front, though the trade-off is limited distance due to the wire.

DjFenzl

01/04/2006 09:06:14 PM · #20

well I use both a wireless remote and my camera teathered to my laptop (the ultimate wired remote). Both certainly serve their purpose. I like wireless for self and family portraits where I have to be in from of the camera. Sprinting into position for the self timer is for the birds.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D