P3D Re: Remote Controls

[fotoschack@xxxxxxxxx (Gary Schacker)]

Andrea wrote:

>Does anyone know about the remote
>(cordless) control shutter options on any
>camera? Will it trip another camera of the
>same make and model (i.e., if there are
>three people with the same type of
>camera near each other and one uses
>their remote release, will the others fire as
>well, or are they dedicated to that camera
>only?)?

A single remote will indeed fire more than one camera of the same type.
The trouble lies in the fact these remotes work in line of sight fashion
to the sensor on the camera.  They don't work from the back of the
camera which is where you would want it if you were using a pair for
stereo.  You couldn't very well stick your hand out in front for firing.
These remotes are provided as a substitute for a self timer.  They are
used from the front by a person in the picture.  I've tried it for
stereo purposes.  These problems are difficult to overcome.
Additionally, many of these remotes do not fire the shutters
instantaneously.  A drag when your trying to bag the "decisive moment".

Gary Schacker


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