Reddit reviews AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (for specific canon cameras)

You can get a wireless remote shutter button for $9. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Wireless-Control-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00BCEJ0E0/

[AmazonBasics Wireless shutter Remote]
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Amazon makes one for under $10!

The IR ones... they’re so handy.

Link, but for whichever camera.

Yourself:

Practice in front of a mirror to see what are your best angles, expressions, etc.

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Gear:

Put your camera on a tripod. Tether to your computer, so you can see instant results and don't have to walk all the time. Get a remote shutter.

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Remote Shutter link

Tethering cable should already come with your camera.

8 Bucks

Maybe a remote shooter would help you? You'd carry a physical reminder to shoot, and they are reasonably cheap.

You should check if it has a time delay feature. If so you can set it, tell it to take say 10 pictures and then see the results. On my Nikon, I usually use time+8 sec to review. This is IMO, the best way to do shots, as it introduces minimal wiggle into it, even compared to a timer, and makes better use of time. (Ie, you can set it at 30 sec, if you don't want to see the image, though I find that the 38 sec, so you can see if something isn't going right is good.)

An IR shutter release is also very good. I actually have one on my phone (LG V20, they were popular on Android phones for a while, when I got this one, it was one of few that had it)

Here's one example, not sure if it'll work with your camera: https://smile.amazon.com/Canon-RC-6-Wireless-Controller-Digital/dp/B0037NX6JY

Here's another for $9: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BCEJ0E0/

(Heh, for once the Nikon version ($6) isn't more expensive than something for a Canon!)

I have a wired release, but I think the IR if your camera supports it, is better, because then you don't have the cable at all transmitting vibrations.

I actually took a similar shot, testing out a tracking motor on my 127EQ last night, while one of my main rigs was automatically running through my target list. (Ekos and Kstars + OnStep is a wonderful combination. Aside from an inadvertent design issue, a cable got caught on the focuser, which pulled it loose, I only touched it to change filters, and focus it.) It looked very similar to yours, aside from some streaking due to apparently being wrong on timing, but such is life, and that can be fixed.

The remote in question:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Wireless-Remote-Control-Canon/dp/B00BCEJ0E0/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

I had a similar question so I'm glad OP asked. When you say a remote, what kind of remote? I picked up the $8 Amazon Basics remote but I have a good feeling that's not what you mean. Or have I just not figured out how to super long exposure with it yet?

I found one on Amazon Prime for $9, thanks for the tip!

AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Canon Digital SLR Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCEJ0E0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tfGTzbEQHKNVC

ahh...

I really don't find anything interesting about this photo unfortunately. I encourage you to try again because you have an interest in photography - here are my recommendations:

• If you're going to take a self-portrait, use a good focal length (50mm-200mm is good for a tight crop) lens, place the camera on a tripod, and either use a remote shutter to get the focus sharp (yours is very blurry which seems like you simply held the camera facing you and pressed the shutter). Some cameras like the Canon 70d or 6dmii have a wifi feature where you can download something like the Canon Camera Connect and preview/take the photo from your smartphone. Don't hold the camera backward like you're taking a smartphone selfie if you want proper composition and focus.
  
• Choose an expression, whether you want it to be serious, happy, sexy, moody, etc., that will be of some visual interest in your portraits. Right now your expression to me is just confused or apathetic, and provides no emotion at all. There are tutorials online such as "how to pose" or "how to take better portraits" that can help with this. Even this stock photo shows that you don't have to necessarily be smiling, but just do something to create visual interest.
  
• Find an interesting background for your portrait, or use a shallow depth of field to blur out uninteresting/noisy backgrounds.
  
  Working on these fundamentals should yield better results next time. Good luck.
  
  

Hey that's perfect thanks!

I wonder if this would work the same. Or if operates on a different IR frequency or something

Dude, get one of these! Dirt cheap and it's pretty useful. They have them for Nikon, too.

Trying to build a simple, large overhead rig for work for under $300 to do creative, top-down shots. We have a Canon EOS 7D and a 28-135mm lens that we will probably replace because it has an issue with the zoom sliding down at anything more than a 30 degree tilt.

I think I've come up with a pretty bare bones rig that will work. But since I usually just shoot by hand or tripod and don't have much experience with studio equipment, I was hoping someone could check to make sure this would work.

• Ravelli ABSL Backdrop Stand Kit (13' x 15')
  
• Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp
  
• Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head w/ Quick Release
  
• AmazonBasics Wireless Remote
  
  Was hoping if someone could tell me if this seems okay. Could anyone recommend an affordable lens that would be good for shooting from about 8' - 10'? Furthermore, is there a somewhat inexpensive method for routing shots to a Macbook for review while shooting?
  
  EDIT: It looks like the best way to route shots is a 15' USB cable and to route into a software, so that should be pretty straightforward.