Re: Using IR Remote from Behind Nikon
- From: "Pete D" <no@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 10:17:36 GMT
"Randy Berbaum" <rberbaum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Pete D <no@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> : "Jim" <j.n@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> : > "Steph" <Steph@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> : >> Yeah, I don't think there is a manual cable attachment, and anyway
> : >> the advantage of IR is zero contact - even a cable release cand make
> : >> a 300mm lens wobble. I guess I'll try the chewing gum wrapper, when
> : >> I've bought a remote that is.
> : >>
> : > Not only that, the special cable is only a meter long. If you are
> : > that close, you should use your finger and the self timer.
>
> : Rubbish, any cable release would be better than that as there is no
> : delay.
>
> I have to agree to a point. If the wired release is stretched tight to
> reach to the photographer there is a possibility for motion to be
> transmitted to the camera. Also if a tripod is just barely holding the
> camera stable, it is possible to have even slight tugs (or wind) make
> unacceptable motion when using a very long lens. But with forethought and
> care, a wired release would tend to transmit less motion to the camera
> than most other choices. And unlike the wireless remotes, it works from
> any
> direction.
>
> The wireless remotes are mostly useful for the photog who wants to take
> photos of himself (or a group including the photog). But as the only
> remote shutter release they tend to leave much to be desired. One thought
> I had, Since these are IR remotes it might be possible to find a set of
> battery powered IR remote repeaters (like those used to control a
> TV/VCR/entertainment system from a different room). If the transmitter was
> placed infront of the camera but out of the shot, and the receiver is
> placed in a location that the photog can aim his remote at from a
> non-front location, it would transmit the signal from any angle (or
> didtance). But most of these repeaters I have seen have at least
> one of the devices need to be plugged into AC.
>
> One thought, if the wired release is an electronic one (as opposed to a
> physical linkage) it is very possible to get or make a long extension cord
> to lengthen the reach. For my Pentax Ist-DS I even found a web site with
> the electrical "pin out" or wiring diagram for the remote that allowed me
> to make my own remote. And since I did the design myself I was able to
> create a remote that fit my photo style better (and for about half the
> price). My remote has a 12' coiled cord, and a shutter lock toggle switch
> for making very long bulb exposures (>1 min in some cases).
>
> Randy
>
> ==========
> Randy Berbaum
> Champaign, IL
I use the standard one on my DS and I usually stand close anyway, it works
very well for me so far. I see that have put a cable release on the D70s,
why they left it off the D70 is beyond me.
.
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