Comments on: Using Shutter Release Cables in Digital Photography

By: Quazi Ahmed Hussain

Quazi Ahmed Hussain — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:18 +0000

I learned the shutter release cable for my Canon EOS 450D is model RS50-E3. It’s not available with our local Canon distributor. No idea where to find it and how much it costs! Also wondering whether any firmware update is necessary to activate it!

Any suggestions please? Thanks in advance.

By: Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:27:51 +0000

If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can make your own shutter release cable. There are several DIY instructions available on the net for several different camera brands, just Google “(Camera Brand) DIY Shutter release” and you should be able to find them. I would compare a couple of designs to make sure the wiring is correct. I have a SONY a350 that I built a 15′ remote for and it works great!
Happy shooting!

-Stu

By: sheri kelley

sheri kelley — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:22:12 +0000

i have a question and problem. I use the rapid shot for action shots and it takes about 6-10 at in a second or two. I have a canon E30 and I am a beginner. my problem is that i get very blurry shots in low light, the autoflash dont work on this setting. how can i get clear bright shots in low light with the rapid shot setting. is there a special feature that i can set it on? I shoot my sons bull riding at night in rodeos or convention centers which have low light. please advise…
sheri

By: sharon

sharon — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:37:59 +0000

Hi
I bought the nikon p 90 how can I use BULB in this camera?
can I use a remote shutter in my nikon p 90?
sharon

By: Karen Doidge

Karen Doidge — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:15:37 +0000

Very useful information. Thanks

By: John Wright

John Wright — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:56:12 +0000

To the best of my knowledge remotes only work when used infront of the camera whereas the cable works wherever you want to stand and extensions can be purchased to give that bit extra distance from the camera if necessary, they are also considerably cheaper.

By: mark

mark — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:44:17 +0000

my camera has a 2-second self timer which I decided is to reduce camera shake. I use it all the time!

By: tom

tom — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:14:22 +0000

The EOS series use a 1.5mm stereo headphone jack, and you can easily find some instructions online on how to make a shutter release cable of any length. I made one with a focus button, shutter release button, and shutter release switch (for bulb mode) and it cost less than $8.00, and about half an hour of soldering (which I am not good at!)

By: Ed Galen

Ed Galen — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:30:03 +0000

I have a Canon eos 40D and am looking for an electronic cable release which is affordable….Any ideas?

By: kvct

kvct — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:38:48 +0000

I’m kinda curious.. i understand the importance of shutter release cable.. but in a way.. could this be substitude by the remote control available with DSLR these days?

thanks.