remote control

[barquar]

I have been told its better to use a remote control when using a tripod. As clicking on the shutter button can possibly cause damage to the camera or (Camera thread). Any thoughts or information on this. (I am still a novice )
Barquar

[pressld2]

I've never heard of it damaging the camera but you should always use either a cable release (if your camera allows) or an infra-red remote purely to avoid any camera shake caused by manually pushing the shutter release.

If you don't have a cable release or an infra red then the camera's self timer can be used but this is usually only an option for static subjects. It's not much use if your subject has flown away while the timer was running!

Dave P.

[HowlinWolf]

Originally Posted by barquar

I have been told its better to use a remote control when using a tripod. As clicking on the shutter button can possibly cause damage to the camera or (Camera thread). Any thoughts or information on this. (I am still a novice )
Barquar

barquar,

It's quite feasible to use the camera shutter release when mounted on a tripod, so long as you use the proper long-lens technique. With macro work, however, it is more desirable to use a remote release to avoid camera movement at the moment of exposure. You can't damage your camera just by using the shutter button with the camera tripod mounted; whoever told you that is themselves mis-informed.

I'm not sure what you mean when you refer to the "camera thread", unless you mean the thread inside the shutter release where the cable release screws in. Again, no damage is caused under normal operating conditions.

HW

[barquar]

Thanks for the replies to my thread i am much better informed now.I new I would get the best advice on here.That is a bit more that I have learned. Thanks again to you both for information
Barquar.