Remote trigger

MadFrankie · 09-02-2010, 08:29

Hi,

I've got a Canon 450D and am looking for a remote trigger...I've searched the forums and am now more confused than ever!

Can anyone recommend one?

Tobers · 09-02-2010, 08:39

What sort of trigger? Wired or radio? To trigger a remote flash or to trigger the shutter on the camera? How far away will the camera be?

Give us a clue and we'll be able to help.

Mad Badger · 09-02-2010, 08:45

Got a great radio trigger from Amazon for my 450D, but I think there's a guy on this forum, ?flash in the pan who does them aswell.

MadFrankie · 09-02-2010, 09:01 **Thread Starter**

Sorry, in my rush for help, I forgot to actually give you some ideas on what I want!

I would prefer wireless, (and the range doesn't have to be too far away, it's more to avoid camera shake - say a couple of meters), and need it to trigger the shutter on the camera.

However, if you were to say wired is the way to go and a particular remote does shutter and / or flash then I'm open to opinions...

Thanks in advance

Trixster · 09-02-2010, 09:08

Yep, interested in this too.

Flash In The Pan · 09-02-2010, 09:12

Trev Rich · 09-02-2010, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash In The Pan

Chappers · 09-02-2010, 09:15

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-...ws433/p1026373

jamesb84 · 09-02-2010, 09:26

Bought myself a set of RF-602 triggers from FITP (Graham) on here...excellent quality, good range and will also trigger flash as well.

Enough range to use as a remote trigger for Football (>15metres distance with at least 15 other togs and associated interference)

Got it to work at at least 30metres (give or take) too, outside with flash and flashing person in a car with me outside on a long lens (the fun of car parks at premier league grounds)

Not tried any further distances...but top quality so far.

MadFrankie · 09-02-2010, 09:26 **Thread Starter**

Hi Flash,

So what do you do / recommend etc?

sirhoot · 09-02-2010, 09:37

...and I'd highly recommend the Canon RC1 which is a small little remote that is attached to the camera strap. It can be set to instant or 2 second delay, and will easilly activate at a few metres.

I havn't had to deal with any other togs firing their remotes, and the sensor for activaton is on the front but at half the price of other remotes mentioned I'd certainly recommend it.

If you take a look at Jessops you'll see it's only £22.

Nod · 09-02-2010, 09:48

I have both a wired and a wireless remote release. Both from Hama's range so relatively cheap. Since I got hold of the wireless one, I haven't used the wired release once. The wireless one came from Amazon's marketplace with the actual supplier being MyMemory (IIRC). This link should take you to the correct page for the one for the 450d.

MadFrankie · 09-02-2010, 10:11 **Thread Starter**

Ok, so I've got it down to a wireless...

With such a choise of wireless, what should I really look out for or need on the device?

sirhoot · 09-02-2010, 10:13

Buy the one Nod mentions, at Amazon. Ticks all the boxes and while it's on offer is cheaper than the RC-1.

MadFrankie · 09-02-2010, 10:52 **Thread Starter**

Fine, one on order...

I'll let you know how I get on, thanks for all your help

09-02-2010, 08:29	#1
MadFrankie Been here a while Real name : Gary Location: rock <me> hard place Posts: 370 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (3)	Remote trigger Hi, I've got a Canon 450D and am looking for a remote trigger...I've searched the forums and am now more confused than ever! Can anyone recommend one?

09-02-2010, 08:39	#2
Tobers Forum Regular Posts: 1,282 Camera: Canon 1DIV and IDIII iTrader: (1)	What sort of trigger? Wired or radio? To trigger a remote flash or to trigger the shutter on the camera? How far away will the camera be? Give us a clue and we'll be able to help. __________________ Slik Images Sports Photography

09-02-2010, 09:26	#9
jamesb84 Forum Regular Real name : James Location: Bristol Posts: 1,101 Camera: Canon EOS 1D mkIII + EOS 1D mkII iTrader: (4)	Bought myself a set of RF-602 triggers from FITP (Graham) on here...excellent quality, good range and will also trigger flash as well. Enough range to use as a remote trigger for Football (>15metres distance with at least 15 other togs and associated interference) Got it to work at at least 30metres (give or take) too, outside with flash and flashing person in a car with me outside on a long lens (the fun of car parks at premier league grounds) Not tried any further distances...but top quality so far. __________________ My Outdoor Sports photography tutorial collection is: HERE - Part 1 - Technique HERE - Part 2 - Equipment Tearsheets and Cuttings

09-02-2010, 09:37	#11
sirhoot Quite Chatty Real name : Marc Location: Hastings, E Sussex Posts: 85 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (0)	I have a 450d... ...and I'd highly recommend the Canon RC1 which is a small little remote that is attached to the camera strap. It can be set to instant or 2 second delay, and will easilly activate at a few metres. I havn't had to deal with any other togs firing their remotes, and the sensor for activaton is on the front but at half the price of other remotes mentioned I'd certainly recommend it. If you take a look at Jessops you'll see it's only £22. Last edited by sirhoot; 09-02-2010 at 09:39. Reason: wording

09-02-2010, 08:45	#3
Mad Badger Getting Comfy Real name : Steve Location: Wembdon, Somerset Posts: 138 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (1)	Got a great radio trigger from Amazon for my 450D, but I think there's a guy on this forum, ?flash in the pan who does them aswell.

09-02-2010, 09:01 Thread Starter	#4
MadFrankie Been here a while Real name : Gary Location: rock <me> hard place Posts: 370 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (3)	Sorry, in my rush for help, I forgot to actually give you some ideas on what I want! I would prefer wireless, (and the range doesn't have to be too far away, it's more to avoid camera shake - say a couple of meters), and need it to trigger the shutter on the camera. However, if you were to say wired is the way to go and a particular remote does shutter and / or flash then I'm open to opinions... Thanks in advance

09-02-2010, 09:08	#5
Trixster Been here a while Real name : Andy Location: Troon and York Posts: 402 Camera: Canon 5D Mark II iTrader: (8)	Yep, interested in this too.

09-02-2010, 09:12	#6
Flash In The Pan Advertiser Real name : Graham Location: Glasgow Posts: 16,202 Camera: yes iTrader: (473)

09-02-2010, 09:15	#8
Chappers Feet under the table Real name : John Location: North West Posts: 3,266 iTrader: (0)	http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-...ws433/p1026373

09-02-2010, 09:26 Thread Starter	#10
MadFrankie Been here a while Real name : Gary Location: rock <me> hard place Posts: 370 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (3)	Hi Flash, So what do you do / recommend etc?

09-02-2010, 09:48	#12
Nod Feet under the table Location: Devon Posts: 2,111 Camera: Nikons iTrader: (0)	I have both a wired and a wireless remote release. Both from Hama's range so relatively cheap. Since I got hold of the wireless one, I haven't used the wired release once. The wireless one came from Amazon's marketplace with the actual supplier being MyMemory (IIRC). This link should take you to the correct page for the one for the 450d.

09-02-2010, 10:11 Thread Starter	#13
MadFrankie Been here a while Real name : Gary Location: rock <me> hard place Posts: 370 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (3)	Ok, so I've got it down to a wireless... With such a choise of wireless, what should I really look out for or need on the device?

09-02-2010, 10:13	#14
sirhoot Quite Chatty Real name : Marc Location: Hastings, E Sussex Posts: 85 Camera: Canon 450D iTrader: (0)	Buy the one Nod mentions, at Amazon. Ticks all the boxes and while it's on offer is cheaper than the RC-1.

09-02-2010, 10:52 Thread Starter	#15
MadFrankie Been here a while Real name : Gary Location: rock <me> hard place Posts: 370 Camera: Canon EOS 50D iTrader: (3)	Fine, one on order... I'll let you know how I get on, thanks for all your help