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07/06/2005 07:35:37 PM · #1 |
Recently I've started looking into these two remotes from Canon for my Rebel, Wired and Wireless. From the descriptions I've seen, it looks like they can both do Mirror Lockup, Bulb, Instant/Timer.
My first question is, can the wireless remote be used to focus?
Secondly, I will probably be using it for both self-portrait style work as well as long-exposure work, and I'm thinking that it will probably be better to get the wireless remote for this, but can anybody who has tried both say whether or not one is really better than the other? Or, if you have one or the other what are some strengths/weaknesses?
P.S. - I looked for other posts, but if this has already been answered just point me in the right direction!
Thanks,
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07/06/2005 07:37:52 PM · #2 |
I have both. The wireless is much more convenient but a pain since you have to point it just right to get a shot. The wired one works every time, but then you have a wire hanging from your camera (which doesn't work as well if you're in the pic!)
I don't think either can focus--you have to do that yourself on the camera or use autofocus.
They are both pretty inexpensive for the Rebel (I think I paid less than $25 each). |
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07/06/2005 07:42:02 PM · #3 |
as a self portrait photog - my wireless remote is my new best friend.
I have my continuous focus switched off on my camera, but i think when i had it on it was focusing itself. But youre talking dslr which mine is not so i dont know.
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07/06/2005 07:47:26 PM · #4 |
If you need a high speed response from the camera wired is the way to go.
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07/06/2005 08:54:08 PM · #5 |
I have the Canon LC-4 Wireless Controller, and I recently bought the Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller. The LC-4 is not a timer. It can only do timed shots with the camera's self-timer. Either will work as a remote switch, with the same functionality as the camera's two-stage firing button. If you need to do various types of timed and\or sequential shots, get the TC80-N3. The LC-4 is great for lots of stuff too. I've use it a lot in the studio. It lets me take a shot without being near the camera (i.e. holding a reflector, light, or prop near the subject.)
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07/06/2005 08:56:49 PM · #6 |
Not a Cannon user... but.... I prefer the wired remote. As was mentioned earlier it works every time, and the one I use allows me to focus or zoom as well. However... regardless of which you choose, I highly recommend using one. Even when the camera is tripod mounted, touching it can cause tiny amounts of movement which can steal sharpness from your image. Would be a shame not to get as much sharpness as is possible from a camera! :)
Message edited by author 2005-07-06 20:57:47.
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07/06/2005 09:15:27 PM · #7 |
Note that the wireless (and wired) remotes for the Rebel are different than that for the 10D (and thankfully less expensive, though the ones Mick points out have some neat functionality.)
Perhaps the ones Mick pointed out will also work with the Rebel, but I know the less expensive ones I was talking about will not [WORK WITH THE 10D].
Here's the wireless
(Canon RC1)
and the wired
(Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3
Both under $25
EDIT: Stopped in the middle of my sentence about the less expensive remotes and it was confusing if not totally giving the wrong impression!
Message edited by author 2005-07-07 10:00:39. |
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07/07/2005 09:35:36 AM · #8 |
Thanks all for the responses! I think I'll probably start with the wireless to do some self-portrait photos.
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07/07/2005 10:09:54 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Note that the wireless (and wired) remotes for the Rebel are different than that for the 10D (and thankfully less expensive, though the ones Mick points out have some neat functionality.)
Perhaps the ones Mick pointed out will also work with the Rebel, but I know the less expensive ones I was talking about will not.
Here's the wireless
(Canon RC1)
and the wired
(Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3
Both under $25 |
Doh!
You're right Neil, the LC-4 and TC80-N3 remotes will not work with the Rebel.
I'm sorry if I mislead you Ben. It wasn't my intention at all. I guess I just wasn't paying attention.
This will probably effect me too because I recently ordered an XT for my wife (should arrive tomorrow) and I'll have to buy yet another remote. I had ass-u-me'd that the remotes for my 10D would work with her XT. How silly of me to expect Canon to use common sense in designing their EOS 'line' of cameras and accessories. :)
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07/07/2005 09:56:07 PM · #10 |
Hi, I have the wireless remote, and I love it!
If you set it (tiny switch on the back of remote) for instant, all you have to do is push button.
The only drawback is that you have to manuever your hand around/under/over, to the front of camera to get the sensor to work. I've gotten around this when camera is connected in prime focus to my telescope, by aiming at the back of the scope, and it reflects it to the sensor. When on tripod, I have ugly box that I made to go over camera, to help deflay rain. Since box goes over the lens through hole that I cut, I just aim inside the box and it reflects it back toward sensor. I've actually started using box whether there is rain or not, just so that I only have to point remote inside. *laughs*
If doing long shots in bulb mode, you just click button to open shutter, then click it closed when you want to close shutter.
Hmmmm... did I mention that I loved my wireless remote? ;-)
-Christine |
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07/07/2005 10:06:37 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Skyarcher:
Hi, I have the wireless remote, and I love it!
If doing long shots in bulb mode, you just click button to open shutter, then click it closed when you want to close shutter.
-Christine |
I've been wanting to purchase a remote for my camera as well and the long shots in bulb mode is something that interests me... Do you have to physically hold a button for the length of the exposure or will it lock until you physically unlock it and release it?.... or... do you click it once to take the shot and then click it again to end the shot after a certain length of exposure in bulb mode? Sorry for my confusing question... I just want to sure as well which remote I should buy for long exposures. Some feed back would be great as well and I think it would also answer some questions from the original post and confirm which remote to buy! (which wireles remote do you have Christine as I see we have the same camera?)
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07/07/2005 11:01:39 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by jasm8:
Originally posted by Skyarcher:
Hi, I have the wireless remote, and I love it!
If doing long shots in bulb mode, you just click button to open shutter, then click it closed when you want to close shutter.
-Christine |
I've been wanting to purchase a remote for my camera as well and the long shots in bulb mode is something that interests me... Do you have to physically hold a button for the length of the exposure or will it lock until you physically unlock it and release it?.... or... do you click it once to take the shot and then click it again to end the shot after a certain length of exposure in bulb mode? Sorry for my confusing question... I just want to sure as well which remote I should buy for long exposures. Some feed back would be great as well and I think it would also answer some questions from the original post and confirm which remote to buy! (which wireles remote do you have Christine as I see we have the same camera?) |
Hi :)
For doing long shots in bulb, with wireless remote, you just have to press button on remote to open shutter, then press it again to close. You don't have to physically hold the button. That was actually one of the first questions I asked of astronomy group I belong to. Knowing myself, I would not stand/sit there and hold button. ;-)
I have the Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote.
If you want 2-second delay after clicking button, then on back of remote, set small switch to 2. If you want instant reaction, then set it to the dot/circle.
If you have any questions about it and I can answer them, I'll be more than glad to. I very rarely take any images without it anymore to be honest. Even when not doing long images, I still use remote. That way, the only mess up is with how I set up shot, not because I moved camera when pressing shutter. *laughs*
-Christine |
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