P3D Twin Ricoh camera shake

["Jim Harp" <matmail2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

><< I noticed some blurriness in the first slides I took with my twinned Ricoh
>>  XR-10Ms when using long exposure times.  I bought an electronic remote
>>  shutter release (about $24 from B&H) and wired it to the two remote plugs.
>>  Problem solved.  
>>
>> I'd like to clarify that these cameras do not require a remote release button
>> the fire them simultaneously.  Plug them together and when you fire one
>> camera from it's shutter release button, the other fires.  I've had no
>> softness problems with this setup, although my style and subject matter lend
>> themselves to slow and contemplative composition, and much tripod use.

I didn't mean to imply that a remote release is required.  One of the great
things about the twin XR-10Ms is that you can get them up and synched
perfectly in 5 minutes with some inexpensive wiring available at Radio
Shack.  I think part of the reason I was having problems with camera shake
is that I was using a flimsy tripod - unfortunately I often don't have room
to pack a solid one when travelling on business.  With the remote release I
find I can get sharp long exposures even with a mediocre tripod. (as long as
the wind's not blowing and no trucks drive by)  Jim Harp