7D Wireless Trigger

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Hi all,

I'm stumped. I've got a generic wireless remote for my 7D (branded 'shoot' or something), mainly use it for long exposure seascape stuff.

Problem is I can only see that it works wirelessly when accompanied by the self timer function. Either a delay of 2 or 10 seconds I think. That delay is often causing me to miss that shot.

Does anyone know a way to wirelessly trigger the 7D shutter with no delay?

Cheers,

Danny.
 
It's probably best to purchase a wired release. The wireless ones are okay for self portraits, but not so good with landscape. You can get a decent one for about £15 on the bay, may possibly be cheaper if you're not interested in anything like having a built in invelomitor or timer.
 
John Mc said:
It's probably best to purchase a wired release. The wireless ones are okay for self portraits, but not so good with landscape. You can get a decent one for about £15 on the bay, may possibly be cheaper if you're not interested in anything like having a built in invelomitor or timer.
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Cheers John. I've got a cheapo wired release too, the 7D is the first camera I've had that can be triggered wirelessly so I was kinda looking to utilise that function.

To be honest though I'm a bit disappointed as, apart from the timer issue, it only seems to work when pointing the remote directly at the front of the camera. Not much good for landscapes :)

I've seen the ones you're talking about for 15 notes, with the little LCD screens, looks like next best option to me.
 
Sounds like you have the infrared remote, have you tried pushing the switch on the back to the dot position?
 
The 2 is for a 2 second delay.. The dot is for instant trigger (assuming you've set the camera correctly - as there are 2 remote modes as far as I know on all Canon's - one just shows the remote/self timer symbol, and the other shows remote/self timer symbol with the number 2 next to it).
 
danny_bhoy said:
I haven't actually tried that Joe. I think it's on the '2' position if I remember correctly. What does the dot do?
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The dot position is to fire the shutter instantly, the 2 position is a 2 sec delay.

The remote is a copy of the Canon RC-6, full info here - http://www.eos-magazine.com/articles/remotes/canonrc6.html

If you want a remote that can be used from any angle & long distance, this is a good inexpensive choice http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002RTAIPY/ref=pe_217191_31005151_3p_M3T1_dp_1

It can also be used as a wired remote, even without the battery being installed.
 
Those little IR remotes are okay for getting yourself in the shot or close range stuff, but that's about all. It's just a convenience feature and not all cameras actually have an IR receiver.

A better method is to get something that plugs into the camera's remote release socket, under the flap on the left hand side. Can be hard wired, or radio. Lots of options either way.
 
Thanks for the info and links everyone. Very much appreciated.

I'm going to switch to dot position on the remote and see if that makes any difference. I only need it to operate from a few feet behind the camera.

If not I'll look at one of your suggestions for a different one but after a new body, lens & tripod last month I risk the mrs shoving my next photography related purchase somewhere I'd never retrieve it :)
 
HoppyUK said:
Those little IR remotes are okay for getting yourself in the shot or close range stuff, but that's about all.
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They also allow you to start a movie recording remotely without trying to refocus (well it does on my 7D). The wired ones don't.
 
SLRUser said:
They also allow you to start a movie recording remotely without trying to refocus (well it does on my 7D). The wired ones don't.
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Also, if you don't want the camera to refocus, either switch the lens to manual, or enable back-button focusing - takes the AF function away from the shutter release. Popular custom function :thumbs:
 
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