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remote cable (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter foxydave
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mike from ebbw
Well-known member
I cant understand why not.I use mine all the time when my kit is on a tripod.But then again who am I? lol.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
I would have though it should read Always use a remote with a large lens but like Mike says, who I am to augue with Arthur Morris.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
I would have though it should read Always use a remote with a large lens but like Mike says, who I am to argue with Arthur Morris.
I'd disagree, I very rarely use a remote release and am normally using a 500mm lens with a 1.4x tc. When shooting bird you often have to move the camera while taking shots, by the time my hand is on the set up to get the composition right I may was well press the button.
mike from ebbw
Well-known member
I use the panning handle to compose the shot with my left hand whilst operating the remote with my right.I also tighten up the head so it can just about move but stay still when I let go of the panning handle to take the shot.This way I have no physical contact with the camera at the time of exposure and have taken sharp shots down to 1/20th second without an IS lens,providing the subject doesnt move of course.
a.dancy
Registered User
Do you mean he does not use a 'cable release'? A 'remote release' is a different thing entirely and almost pointless except with wide angle lenses. If you mean a cable release (which I think you do) then of course he uses a cable release. He just does not advocate that they be used on windy days and I agree entirely. On a windy day it is better to firm your cheek upto the camera to reduce the shake caused by the wind. I also stack my tripod with weights and add weight onto the lens and camera (very carefully) A cable release will simply record a blurry shot on a windy day.
I never use a remote with my D2x and D3 ( I would if I did macro work ). I like the flexibility of moving with the birds and the weight of the big lenses plus my head pressed against the viewfinder and hand resting on the lens gives me all the stability that is needed. Neil.
