----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:51
PM
Subject: Re: camera shake
Marilyn,
You have the Canon 5D, correct? You'll need an electronic cable
release for it. Two from Canon are the Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3 or the Timer Remote
Controller TC-80N3. The former is a simple switch which replicates the
shutter button functions at the end of a 2.5 foot wire. The latter is a
more sophisticated device which allows you to do a number of additional things
with a wired remote for a few more dollars. I've made do with the
simpler one but often wish I had sprung for the one with greater
functionality. If cost is an object there are also plans to be found
online for making your own. The problem with these is finding the right
connector for plugging into the camera.
Either of them will allow you
to not only trigger the shutter with a cable, but also the mirror lock-up if
you activate that feature in your custom functions. You'll have to
remember that the first press of the shutter button will flip up the mirror
and a subsequent click of the shutter button will actually trip the shutter
itself. I tend to forget this sometimes and then wonder why I never made
an exposure. ;-)
In some ways it ticks me off
that I can't use a conventional mechanical cable release which can be had for
only a few bucks, but the electronic ones have worked well for me so
far. Mechanical releases introduce the possibility of shake and movement
so the electronic ones probably do a better job of eliminating that.
There are also wireless remotes which use the same connection as the wired
ones so there is a great deal of flexibility there, too.
Cheers,
Rich Mason
On Apr 25, 2006, at 1:43 PM, Marilyn wrote:
Even when using a sturdy
tripod, I find I get camera shake with my digital camera. There
is no connection for a shutter release cord? Is there a remote control
that can be used so the camera doesn't have to be touched when releasing the
shutter?
Marilyn
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