Discreetly capture wildlife, get shake-free scenic
shots and take perfect self-portraits using a remote shutter release
Things to look out for…
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Using a tripod and remote shutter release helps to reduce camera
shake from your hand touching your EOS. To lessen vibration further, set Mirror
Lock Up on your Canon by accessing it in the menu options.
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A remote release is also a great way to shoot birds. Set your EOS
on a tripod and manually focus on a branch, attach the shutter release cable,
then lie on the floor with the controller in hand. Use binoculars to watch your
subject come into frame, and fire in Continuous Shooting mode.
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An average wired release gives under a metre of distance between
you and the camera, while a wireless release enables you to roam around up to
100 metres away. This is ideal for sprawling landscapes, but a waste for studio
use.
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Some remote releases need batteries, so be sure to pack some
spares! CR2032 cells are the most popular, and they’re sold in electronics and
hardware stores.
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In newer camera models you select Bulb mode by simply switching
the function dial to ‘B’. In older models Bulb mode is found by switching to
Manual, then turning the selection wheel until the shutter speed reads ‘Bulb’.
Hama CA-1 Wireless Remote Control Release
The Hama CA-1’s lightweight plastic casing doesn’t seem
particularly impressive, but looks can be deceiving. With four 433MHz signal
channels and a working distance of over 30 metres, this shutter release can be
used anywhere – even through walls! The button on the remote enables you to
focus, fire the shutter, and begin and end long exposures in Bulb mode. The
receiver plugs into the shutter release socket on your EOS, but its bulky size
makes it easy to pull out or damage during shooting.
Hama CA-1 Wireless
Remote Control Release
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Verdict
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Price: $70 ·
For: Multiple signal channels; great distance; multiple modes ·
Against: Expensive; easy to damage; limited exposure controls
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Seculine Twin-1 ISR iC
If there’s a remote shutter release designed to cover all
photographic eventualities, then the Seculine Twin-1 is it. Marketed as an
interval shutter release, it also has self-timer, exposure counter and long
exposure options. The buttons are clearly labelled and easy to use, although
the lock feature is stiff to begin with. The supplied 100cm cables come with
both N3 and 2.5mm jack sockets, which means it will fit any Canon. The extra
length and quiet operation makes it ideal for landscapes, wildlife, and even
self-portraits.
Seculine Twin-1
ISR iC
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Verdict
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Price: $50 ·
For: Easy to use; lots of options; long cable; multiple uses ·
Against: LCD is horizontal rather than vertical; stiff lock
button
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Canon Remote Switch RS-60E3
Canon’s RS-60E3 looks fairly nondescript, but it comes with
clever features that make it intuitive to use. The shutter button is small, but
the firmness of the spring beneath means there’s no chance of accidentally
triggering it. The cable measures just 60cm in length, which makes it better
suited for studio or still life shooting. When not in use the cable can be
wound around the body of the shutter release, catching in the specially
designed ridges and pinning into the base.
Canon Remote
Switch RS-60E3
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Verdict
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Price: $22 ·
For: Inexpensive; firm shutter button; good trigger lock ·
Against: Short cable; limited camera control; small button size
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Hähnel Giga T Pro Wireless Timer Remote
This wireless remote control gives you access to multiple
features on your EOS from up to 100m away. The digital receiver and transmitter
are small and sleek, yet the functions are comprehensive – you can autofocus,
trigger the shutter, achieve excellent long exposures, set the interval timer
or a delay, and even use self timer. It may be overkill in a studio, but for
nature and astral shots you’ll appreciate the vast amount of options available.
Hähnel Giga T Pro
Wireless Timer Remote
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Verdict
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Price: $95 ·
For: Small and sleek; lots of shooting controls; 100-metre
range ·
Against: Complex options; costly; display is hard to read in
sunlight
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