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 04/23/2007 10:24:34 AM · #1
Hi,

Ive been wondering if there are any remote shutter releases that enable you to set the apeture/speed values from the remote device??? Ive got a standard shutter release - but would like to take multiple exposures without handling the camera when mounted on a tripod.

(preferably for use with a canon)

Thanks

Tim
 04/23/2007 10:40:57 AM · #2
The Canon Remote Timer can let you set the shutter duration, although it uses milliseconds instead of the fraction (1/250) method so you'd have to do a quick math conversion. Won't set the aperture though.

There's Canon Remote Capture software if you hook your cam up to a computer, but I'm not sure offhand if that will let you change the settings or not.

Are you using a sturdy enough tripod? Most decent tripods will let you make settings changes (with a light touch) without moving the camera. I would recommend a good tripod if nothing else.
 04/23/2007 10:56:40 AM · #3
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
The Canon Remote Timer can let you set the shutter duration, although it uses milliseconds instead of the fraction (1/250) method so you'd have to do a quick math conversion. Won't set the aperture though.


I believe that the Remote Timer only goes down to seconds. One would have to be in bulb mode to change exposure via shutter time, but couldn't alter the aperture.

Originally posted by Telehubbie:
There's Canon Remote Capture software if you hook your cam up to a computer, but I'm not sure offhand if that will let you change the settings or not.


It should allow you to alter settings, such as aperture and shutter speed, although on a 350D, you cannot change, for instance, from Av to Tv via the computer.

Originally posted by Telehubbie:
Are you using a sturdy enough tripod? Most decent tripods will let you make settings changes (with a light touch) without moving the camera. I would recommend a good tripod if nothing else.


Definitely the best solution.
 04/23/2007 11:05:07 AM · #4
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by Telehubbie:
The Canon Remote Timer can let you set the shutter duration, although it uses milliseconds instead of the fraction (1/250) method so you'd have to do a quick math conversion. Won't set the aperture though.


I believe that the Remote Timer only goes down to seconds. One would have to be in bulb mode to change exposure via shutter time, but couldn't alter the aperture.



Oops, I think you're right. I haven't used mine in a while in that mode. Thanks.
 04/23/2007 11:33:10 AM · #5
Use the the remote capture software that came with your camera.
04/23/2007 06:51:12 PM · #6
Will remote capture run on a Windows PDA, and will that PDA hook up to the usb port on the camera?
 04/23/2007 06:59:38 PM · #7
Originally posted by hankk:
Will remote capture run on a Windows PDA, and will that PDA hook up to the usb port on the camera?


no, capture won't run o a PDA.

edit - at least not the Nikon capture software ;)

Message edited by author 2007-04-23 19:00:24.
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