topic Altura Remote not working with T3i in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 01:02:11 GMT

I have been using an Altura Remote plugged directly into Wired Remote Port of the side of my t3i camera for months. All of a sudden it is not working. I changed batteries, When plugged in and button pressed I see ASTERISK in the left hand side of the viewfinder but the shutter doesnt release.

It works when in video but not when in any mode for picture taking. Is there a setting I am missing?

Also when I connect the flash to the sensor base and press the remote button the flash fires. So I know the remote is sending a signal but it is just taking pictures.. ODD and driving me batty

any help would be greatly appreciated.

B MASTER P

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

diverhank — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 03:08:27 GMT

From what you're describing, I think the reason it's not firing is probably because the camera thinks it's not in focus and has nothing to do with the remote control. Make sure the focus is set or for a quick test, switch the lens to MF and take a shot. If it works then it's the AF

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:39:48 GMT

Thanks for suggestion but it didnt work. I switched to manual focus and it is still not taking the shot. It is very odd. I dont want to go just buy another remote as the remote seems to be working in other settings ie. VIDEO, FLASH.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:23:42 GMT

I believe the shutter drive mode needs to be set to 10 sec timer mode.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:48:30 GMT

Waddizle. thanks. This particular remote is supposed to work in every mode and has worked in every mode prior to this issue. I am baffled. And typically there is usually an answer online somewhere. I am stumped this go around.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:17:54 GMT

@bcp68r wrote:
Waddizle. thanks. This particular remote is supposed to work in every mode and has worked in every mode prior to this issue. I am baffled. And typically there is usually an answer online somewhere. I am stumped this go around.

Didn't you even try it? Try reading the camera's instruction manual. The camera only recognizes remote trigger devices when it is in a shutter delay mode. If the documentation on your trigger says otherwise, take it up with that manufacturer. Their claim is false.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:27:04 GMT

Waddizle. Thanks again. Yes I did try it. I know it has worked before without the delay. I have been part of a 52 week photo challenge ( now on week 37) and have used it wired for a large portion of it and without delay shutter. No problems up until a couple of weeks ago.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:29:46 GMT

This is what I am using about at 1:05 is the IR. I have been using the remote direct at times out of laziness.

https://youtu.be/CJw0ibXv8JM

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:59:51 GMT

@bcp68r wrote:
This is what I am using about at 1:05 is the IR. I have been using the remote direct at times out of laziness.

https://youtu.be/CJw0ibXv8JM

Take it up with the third party, or buy a Canon remote. Altura seems to have made a false claim, IMHO. There is a reason why wired remotes only work in delay mode. One reason is they don't want people trying to make a camera that fires its' shutter at 3-4 fps, forcing it to fire at 5-6 fps.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:07:55 GMT

@bcp68r wrote:
I have been using an Altura Remote plugged directly into Wired Remote Port of the side of my t3i camera for months. All of a sudden it is not working. I changed batteries, When plugged in and button pressed I see ASTERISK in the left hand side of the viewfinder but the shutter doesnt release.

It works when in video but not when in any mode for picture taking. Is there a setting I am missing?

Also when I connect the flash to the sensor base and press the remote button the flash fires. So I know the remote is sending a signal but it is just taking pictures.. ODD and driving me batty

any help would be greatly appreciated.

B MASTER P

You might be missing the camera's instruction manual. Here is what the asterisk means. See it? AE Lock.

The camera is desgned to accept remote control ONLY when it is 10 sec delay mode.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

bcp68r — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 20:18:50 GMT

So get this. I just went out shooting and adjusted the ISO to AUTO and the remote started working. And it would take as many shots as I could click the button. Like I was used to. I think it could be a light issue. I don't remember this every being the issue before but at least I got it to consistently work.

Re: Altura Remote not working with T3i

kvbarkley — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:42:13 GMT

A *wired* remote should work fine. It is an IR remote that requires the mode setting.