How to Use a Shutter Release Remote for Clearer Images
Ian PlantIf you haven’t used a shutter release remote switch or just want to learn how to better use one, you’re in the right place. This video walks you through exactly what a remote switch is plus why and when to use one. Professional photographer Ian Plant talks about how much this handy yet simple photography tool can improve the quality of your images. You’ll see a demonstration explaining how to set up a shutter release remote switch along with some little known tips to further enhance the functioning of this piece of equipment. Once you’re familiar with using a remote switch, you’ll wonder how you ever took photos without one.
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I was under the impression that you had to set the camera up to Bulb mode. By connecting the remote then it is basically overiding the shutter release?
Is there an advantage to using a remote tethered to the camera instead of a wireless remote?
I am an avid photo enthusiast