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I need to get a remote release for my 30d.
I wont be getting a Canon one...but one from ebay like I had before with my 350d.
I just can't decide if 1 mtr is going to be enough....does anyone think I should get the 3 mtr one?
Size matters!
Or so I'm told :naughty:
Oh shuttup, you! I deliberately worded that so there was little chance of the usual smutty comments!! :D :lol:
Jonnyreb
30-01-2007, 20:23
LOL - If it were me I'd go for the 3m option. Get a bit frustrated with getting cramped with mine..
Yes...Im inclined to agree with you....I often found the last one not adequate!
(God this thread is crying out with inuendo....Im finding it very difficult not to yield!!):lol:
Jonnyreb
30-01-2007, 20:28
Ive always thought a good remote release should feel comfortable in the hand and give you some elbow room to operate in effectively
Ive always thought a good remote release should feel comfortable in the hand and give you some elbow room to operate in effectively
Without any smilies, Im not sure whether I should be taking you seriously or not!!:D :lol:
Jonnyreb
30-01-2007, 20:41
I don't know WHAT you could possibly be implying young lady
hypnotic
30-01-2007, 21:02
I have both a 10m & 1m remote for my 30d.
Hoping the 10m one may come in handy for taking distance birdy shots in my garden during the summer. Just have to convince the birds now!
Think I got the 1m for about £6 on Ebay (Hong Kong)
:canon:
I've only got a short one :(
but,......
no one has ever complained
1m is fine for all tripod experiences I've ever had.
The more you have is the more chance to tangle IMHO.
I've got a 1m one for my Sony a100, got that from ebay too. Looking back though I think if I'd have seen a 3m one I would have gone for that.
:naughty: id say a long one would be better janice :naughty:
as you can always stand next to the camara or move away as far as you want i have a 1 mtr and am looking at getting a longer one :thumbs:
chuckles
30-01-2007, 22:45
Get a long one Janice - get more exercise finding your camera in the fog! :lol:
Venomator
31-01-2007, 06:37
I'd prefer something in between ... one's a bit too short and the other's a bit too long and unmanageable ... imo ... :shrug:
:p
Well Im thinking of the 3mtr one but I still think that just over 9 feet is a lot of cable to pack away neatly!!
Venomator
31-01-2007, 06:43
Precisely ... :D
:p
Chickenhawk
31-01-2007, 10:36
Why don't you get the 1 & 3 metre, there fairly cheap on ebay. :thumbs:
Janice - does it have to be a cable release? - Why not IR? - I have a ZigView one for my D200 & it works within 10m & there is no cable to "pack away" - cost about £40 iirc ... Paul ;)
PS - Actually it does come with a cable release but I have never taken it out of the bag
WetSparks
31-01-2007, 10:47
Why not get a short one and an extension lead :thinking:
I tried IR but you can only take the photo from in front of the camera........not much good if you are round the back of it! :)
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 11:26
Hmmm, not sure if there should be some similies in there somewhere...... :thinking:
Anyhow - taken a closer look at this as some extra range would suit me too (dont even think about it!)
Apparently these swing both ways :nuts:
http://www.intro2020.co.uk/pages/zigview5.htm
Why not the ebay wireless remote? i got an Adidt one and it works well. Also is a wired remote (just in case your battery runs out)!
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 11:33
You wanting some remote release Janice? :naughty:
You wanting some remote release Janice? :naughty:
Yes! And that DOESN'T mean talking to you on msn........just in case you get any ideas!!:lol: :D :eek:
Honestly.... put DS / Matty and Janice on any thread and....
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Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 11:44
Yes! And that DOESN'T mean talking to you on msn........just in case you get any ideas!!:lol: :D :eek:
Ha you're not even signed in!
Ha you're not even signed in!
ever wondered why?? LOL :D :lol:
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 12:06
That hurts. :(
It's because Im at work...and we dont have msn at work!! :D :lol: :D
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 12:21
I'm at work too, I have a remote desktop connection to my home pc open on my screen so can do anything I could do if I were at home - apart from put things in the DVD drives of course.
Yes, well you are an IT geek :geek: and I have a life !!! :D :D
I tried IR but you can only take the photo from in front of the camera........not much good if you are round the back of it! :)
Cobblers - The Zigview one works from anywhere within 10-20m and certainly from behind as I have used it that way before :naughty:
Paul ;)
Why do shoemakers need a remote release from behind ? :nuts:
This is getting SO funny! :D :lol:
Mine was a Canon IR remote and as the remote sensor is at the front...I had to keep putting my hand round the front!
AArrrghhh! here we go again! :eek: :D :lol:
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 13:14
I do have a life, its in 0's and 1's
:p
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 13:18
do you dream of robot sheep?
chuckles
31-01-2007, 13:20
I do have a life, its in 0's and 1's
:p
So, you have a kinda "on and off" sort of life then? :shrug:
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 13:42
do you dream of robot sheep?
I'm not an android :(
And wasn't it electric sheep?
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 13:43
So, you have a kinda "on and off" sort of life then? :shrug:
It comes and goes Barry - at the moment I'm in off mode because Sue is working nights, but then again I'm rarely in On mode at the moment - I don't really enjoy going out drinking, I'd much rather go out for a nice meal instead.
Spend most of my time at the moment on the laptop or playing on the 360 though :cuckoo:
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 13:48
I'm not an android :(
And wasn't it electric sheep?
It was indeed - thats where the old organic matter lets us down;)
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 13:50
I've never read the book but I do like the film :)
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 13:52
I'd definately recommend it :) very, very fine work. Fortunately I read it after I saw the film
This is getting SO funny! :D :lol:
Mine was a Canon IR remote and as the remote sensor is at the front...I had to keep putting my hand round the front!
AArrrghhh! here we go again! :eek: :D :lol:
Janice - I had one like that for my D50 the controller only worked within inches of the front sensor of the camera so if you were behind forget it - some of the bumf on the Zigview
There are 3 models available, Twin-1 UT, Twin-1 SRC and Twin-1 SRN.
The Twin-1 UT, is a Wireless sender unit which will trigger any camera with a built in IR facility. This unit has a 2 position trigger for focus and shutter release together with a switch for single or continuous shooting. A cable with a 2.5mm connector is also supplied as a wired shutter release for compatible cameras.
The Twin-1 SRN (Nikon) and SRC (Canon) kits include both the sender unit from the UT version and a receiver unit for users wishing to add an IR facility to their compatible cameras. The receiver module fits directly into the 10 pin socket (Nikon) or 3 pin socket (Canon) providing a complete system allowing infra Red triggering from both in front and behind the camera, with a maximum operating distance of up to 100ft. A cable is also provided with this unit to connect the sender and receiver for a wired shutter release.
Infra red wireless
Supports half shutter
Supports B shutter
2.5pi plug cable
Key chain holder
Dual side sensor
Camera Model Twin1 Model
Canon 300D / 350D etc
10D / 20D / 5D IDs, etc R2-UT
R2-SRC (r2-SC & R2-RC)
Nikon D70 / D50 etc
D200 / D2H / F6 etc R2-UT (Wireless only)
R2-SRN (R2-SN & R2-RN)
£50 @ WE - I got mine for slightly less off 3Bay ... Paul ;)
btw - I'm not sure why I started my first reply here with the word "cobblers" put it down to a senior moment :embarrassed:
SeanBoyce
31-01-2007, 15:49
Mine is on the way,its 32ft and got it on E-bay 65us Dollars including Delevery.But Camera away getting Fixed and updating firware so my RC-1 can work on my Rebel 350. Long is better............Good Luck Sean
Well I cant afford £50 thats for sure...so its a cheapo 1m or 3m.
I think it will be 3.
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 16:02
Quick - close the thread - i'm on innuendo over load and have been (metaphorically) biting my tongue for two days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bang: :bang: :bang:
Same here! But so you dont suffer from "withdrawal" symptoms...I have another post about long or short tripod straps!! ;) :D :lol:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=16696
Jonnyreb
31-01-2007, 16:06
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Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 16:08
We could just start an innuendo thread on out of focus
We could just start an innuendo thread on out of focus
But we wouldnt recognize it amongst the others on there!;) :lol:
Matt Charlton
31-01-2007, 16:33
if we called it "Janice's release thread" we might
Jon - reckon your new forum name should be Finbar Saunders :), although Janice is running close to a rename!!
Jonnyreb
01-02-2007, 09:40
LOL - think Janice and Matts are perfect. i'm just warming up ;)
LOL - think Janice and Matts are perfect. i'm just warming up ;)
Want some help? ;) :D :lol:
Jonnyreb
01-02-2007, 09:46
Want some help? ;) :D :lol:
Hmmmm - doesn't involve deep-heat does it :gag: :lol:
Hmmmm - doesn't involve deep-heat does it :gag: :lol:
Not deep HEAT, no! LOL ;) :naughty: :D :lol:
Jonnyreb
01-02-2007, 09:52
Not deep HEAT, no! LOL ;) :naughty: :D :lol:
ooooooooh matron - you've made me blush :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :clap:
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