@jjmac wrote:
@hsbn wrote:
There are thrid party radio trigger if you want to go wireless. The range is much much better than IR trigger anyway.
That's really good to know, I may try to find one compatible with my camera. Thanks!
I highly recommend the Yongnuo RF-603 II. Make sure it's the second version (II). You can get a set for about $30 on Amazon. I use the RF-602, and I like them a lot, but they fixed some small things when they released the RF-603 II.
The Yongnuo triggers are designed for off-camera flash, but can double as a remote trigger. It comes with a cable for that use. Plus you'll have the ability to get a flash off camera if you choose to do so.
As HSBN said, it has better range than IR. But in addition it doesn't rely on line of sight. You have to be in front of the camera, and to the right side to get the IR remotes to work. A large lens or lens hood can block the IR remotes and can be a little bit of a PIA. I still use my IR remote most the time, because it's quicker to setup, but I use the Yonguo triggers on occasion (for shutter, I use them all the time for flash) when I need to get far from my camera or I want a rapid burst (the IR remotes are slow, but Yongnuo triggers will fire off as fast as the camera can go).
If you want to try off camera flash, you can get the Yongnuo YN 560 III (again, make sure to get the mark 3) for about $70 and it has an RF-603 built in. So you just put one of your RF-603 in the hot shoe, and you can move your flash wherever you want.
