Using IR Remote from Behind Nikon

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Does the IR remote work from BEHIND the Nikon D50 / D70 (or can it be made
to) so that it can be easily used on tripod with long focus lens, e.g. for
wildlife shots?

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On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 07:04:03 GMT, in rec.photo.digital "Steph"
<Steph@nospam.com> wrote:

>Does the IR remote work from BEHIND the Nikon D50 / D70 (or can it be made
>to) so that it can be easily used on tripod with long focus lens, e.g. for
>wildlife shots?

You need something in front to reflect off of. It can be used from the side
quite easily and bounced off the side of the lens.

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Yeah, I don't think there is a manual cable attachment, and anyway the
advantage of IR is zero contact - even a cable release cand make a 300mm
lens wobble. I guess I'll try the chewing gum wrapper, when I've bought a
remote that is.


"Deedee Tee" <abuse@localhost> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 07:04:03 GMT, "Steph" <Steph@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>>Does the IR remote work from BEHIND the Nikon D50 / D70 (or can it be made
>>to) so that it can be easily used on tripod with long focus lens, e.g. for
>>wildlife shots?
>>
>
> It does not work "as is". But I would expect that a small, improvised
> reflector (e.g. aluminized chewing gum wrapper) placed 1-2 cm in front
> of the IR sensor, taped to the camera body and protruding slightly
> above the camera, so it can be seen from behind, will do the trick. Or
> you could use a remote release cable (I have a D70s which uses a
> special cable, don't know what is available for D70 and D50).

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"Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "Steph" <Steph@nospam.com> wrote in message
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>> Yeah, I don't think there is a manual cable attachment, and anyway the
>> advantage of IR is zero contact - even a cable release cand make a 300mm
>> lens wobble. I guess I'll try the chewing gum wrapper, when I've bought
>> a
>> remote that is.
>>
> Not only that, the special cable is only a meter long. If you are that
> close, you should use your finger and the self timer.
> Jim

Rubbish, any cable release would be better than that as there is no delay.

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Pete D <no@email.com> wrote:

: "Jim" <j.n@nospam.com> wrote in message
: news:zstJe.486$bm3.475@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net...
: >
: > "Steph" <Steph@nospam.com> wrote in message
: > news:w3nJe.17554$Aw4.8540@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
: >> Yeah, I don't think there is a manual cable attachment, and anyway
: >> the advantage of IR is zero contact - even a cable release cand make
: >> a 300mm lens wobble. I guess I'll try the chewing gum wrapper, when
: >> I've bought a remote that is.
: >>
: > Not only that, the special cable is only a meter long. If you are
: > that close, you should use your finger and the self timer.

: Rubbish, any cable release would be better than that as there is no
: delay.

I have to agree to a point. If the wired release is stretched tight to
reach to the photographer there is a possibility for motion to be
transmitted to the camera. Also if a tripod is just barely holding the
camera stable, it is possible to have even slight tugs (or wind) make
unacceptable motion when using a very long lens. But with forethought and
care, a wired release would tend to transmit less motion to the camera
than most other choices. And unlike the wireless remotes, it works from any
direction.

The wireless remotes are mostly useful for the photog who wants to take
photos of himself (or a group including the photog). But as the only
remote shutter release they tend to leave much to be desired. One thought
I had, Since these are IR remotes it might be possible to find a set of
battery powered IR remote repeaters (like those used to control a
TV/VCR/entertainment system from a different room). If the transmitter was
placed infront of the camera but out of the shot, and the receiver is
placed in a location that the photog can aim his remote at from a
non-front location, it would transmit the signal from any angle (or
didtance). But most of these repeaters I have seen have at least
one of the devices need to be plugged into AC.

One thought, if the wired release is an electronic one (as opposed to a
physical linkage) it is very possible to get or make a long extension cord
to lengthen the reach. For my Pentax Ist-DS I even found a web site with
the electrical "pin out" or wiring diagram for the remote that allowed me
to make my own remote. And since I did the design myself I was able to
create a remote that fit my photo style better (and for about half the
price). My remote has a 12' coiled cord, and a shutter lock toggle switch
for making very long bulb exposures (>1 min in some cases).

Randy

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Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL