topic Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R. in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

Rustyg — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 05:13:46 GMT

Does the EOS R have a visible timer display when using a cable shutter release? My old T3i did. I know it has a built in bulb timer, but I find it faster just pressing and holding a shutter release and seeing the exposure time on the LCD screen.

Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

Waddizzle — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 14:34:58 GMT

Good question. I do not have an EOS R, but all of my cameras display a Bulb time.

Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

hsbn — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:48:24 GMT

It does. But in EOS R, you can set the bulk timer to any duration you like. It will count-down for you. Pretty cool.

Or you can touch the screen to start bulk-capturing, it will give you a timer. Touch the screen again to stop. It's much better than cable release.

Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

Rustyg — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:41:13 GMT

Wouldn't that introduce shake, thus ruining a long exposure?

Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

Rustyg — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:43:15 GMT

I found it does have a timer. It's on the top LCD screen. Being used to a T3i, I never even looked there.

Re: Bulb timer using cables shutter release on EOS R.

hsbn — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:25:52 GMT

Only if you touch it really hard. I flipped the LCD on its side and touch it slightly. No camera shake at all. Way better than holding down the shutter release in your T3.