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Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

06/30/2006 11:58:45 PM · #1

Hi there! I have the canon wireless remote (this one) and I need to know if there is a way to minimize the span of time between pushing the button and taking the shot. Mainly I want to know this for photographing the fireworks in the next coupla days (if I get out there) and because timing is so important, that delay on the shutter release/self timer/wireless remote deal is going to be a pain. I'd like instant shutter release if I can get it! The camera manual says the self-timer feature IS 10 seconds.

Anyone know how I can minimize that delay time?

Will the cable release (this one) offer me what I need?

Does the cable release have to run on the self-timer mode (which seems to be set at 10 seconds)?

Thanks in advance for the help!

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

07/01/2006 12:04:36 AM · #2

On the other canon remote (RC-1 I think), there's a mode selector that lets you choose between 2 second delay and no delay. It's not instantaneous, but it's pretty quick on the no delay mode.

I'm pretty sure the cable releases work in all the drive modes, because I've heard of people putting it in burst mode and leaving the remote locked.

dahved

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

07/01/2006 12:07:54 AM · #3

Looks like you'll have to fire manually for this year's fierworks...the RC-1 remote is what you want to get, like MadMan2k said...

Message edited by author 2006-07-01 00:08:16.

07/01/2006 12:09:23 AM · #4

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

Well, even a 2 second delay is better than 10! I'll take it! ;)

I just really don't want to wait 10 seconds from when I hear the firework/see the firework to my stupid camera goin' click.

AND thank you for the awesomeness of info on the LOCK...in BURST MODE. That is priceless knowledge, rockin!

Katy

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

07/01/2006 12:11:36 AM · #5

Originally posted by dahved:

Looks like you'll have to fire manually for this year's fierworks...the RC-1 remote is what you want to get, like MadMan2k said...

Thanks for the second opinion :)

I'm gonna git it!

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

07/01/2006 12:17:08 AM · #6

Just to clarify, the cable release is the one that lets you use burst mode. I wish the wireless did also, but it only works in self-timer mode on the camera (to prevent someone else triggering it when you don't want them to, maybe?)

dahved

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

07/03/2006 11:53:51 AM · #7

Or you could push the remote repeatedly, as fast as you can...! It would be cool if you could just keep the remote pressed and have the camera fire away for the duration.

Message edited by author 2006-07-03 11:55:01.

OdysseyF22

Panasonic DC-G9

Olympus 12-45mm f/4.0 Pro

07/03/2006 11:57:18 AM · #8

I have a cable release for my 300D and have found that its an instant release when in manual focus. Not sure if you've tried it this way, but if not, then give it a go - you may find that it's faster, even with the remote.

Message edited by author 2006-07-03 11:57:29.