Is there a difference between a remote shutter release and intervalometer?
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Understood, but doesn't the shutter release perform the same function as a self-timer?
I'm a bit confused.
No, an intervalometer will take x number of photos every y seconds. It is not a self-timer as the term is used with respect to consumer cameras.
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A self timer will take a shot X seconds after the shutter is pressed. Self timer mode is a camera function.
A remote release is just a cabled or wireless shutter button that will fire the shutter.
An intervalometer (or often called a timer remote) can be programmed to fire the shutter button every X seconds/minutes/hours. It can also be set to fire the shutter for a number of actuations, or a specific time period in some cases.
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Strange, because my intervalometer has that function. My idea of a remote shutter release is one where you are physically removed from the camera, but can fire it manually. Such remote releases could be IR or wireless in operation. Usually wireless have greater range and don't need line of sight to the camera to work.
Thanks for that. That's consistent with understanding - i.e. the intervalometer can trigger the shutter remotely (hence the remote shutter release) as well as the jiggery-pokery of X number of actuations at Y time intervals.