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anne1983
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my camera has a 10 second self timer, is there a camera that has longer

 
Posted : January 31, 2015 12:04 pm
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my camera has a 10 second self timer, is there a camera that has longer

Our cameras have interval timers aswell as the self timer.  Does yours?  We find it much easier to use that.  No rushing back in front of the camera and just delete the photos you don't want.

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Posted : January 31, 2015 12:39 pm
milfmog
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my camera has a 10 second self timer, is there a camera that has longer

I have a couple of Canon's, an aging compact and a slightly newer "bridge" type. Both allow the self-timer to be set for up to 30 seconds delay and also offer the facility of a burst of up to 10 pictures at the end of the delay. That has been pretty useful. The compact also has a time lapse mode which can work well if you are staying in one area, set it and forget it. Have a look later and see what you caught yourself doing 🙂

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Ian

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Posted : February 1, 2015 11:12 am
CnC
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my camera has a 10 second self timer, is there a camera that has longer

Hi Anne….rather than buy a new camera, it might be more cost effective to buy a remote trigger….?

CnC

 
Posted : February 3, 2015 8:37 am
romfty
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Ten seconds is probably long enough, if you have everything set up........ but that interval timer sounds useful?.

 
Posted : February 3, 2015 9:07 am
oasiscouple
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Our profile shot is a self timer one. 10 seconds is ample time to prepare and get into position provided you are not too far from the camera. On this occasion we took about 20 shots trying to be a bit artistic.

 
Posted : February 3, 2015 11:53 am
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If you have an I Phone of I pad the free CamMe app is very good an gives you infinite control of taking photos from in front of the lens.

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Posted : February 3, 2015 3:07 pm
Stu
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I just got a phone app that operates my camera [different apps for different cameras] - works fine in that you can see what you're taking - makes you look younger as well cos you've got your phone in your hand!

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Posted : February 3, 2015 5:56 pm
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I've just paid a tenner on E_Bay for a remote timer for my Pentax - it'll work with any DSLR that has a 3mm jack.

I bought it for mucking about with time-lapse, but you can set a delay of anything between 1 second and 99 hours (!)  and will take up to 400 photographs at the press of a button.

 
Posted : February 3, 2015 8:30 pm
djks108
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Almost all my shots are self timer too - it certainly is trial and error and always good to get 2 or 3 shots of the same pose to make sure everything is all in focus.

 
Posted : February 4, 2015 11:40 pm
goodlife
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I enjoy posing nude and experiment taking different artistic poses using my tablet and 10 sec. timer. I would really like a session with a professional photographer and compile a portfolio of nude shots. I also get annoyed when people say older bodies, especially male, are ugly as I am very proud of my body and not ashamed of anyone seeing me naked.

 
Posted : April 17, 2015 11:05 pm
djks108
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I recently invested in a cheap remote shutter control from amazon which was compatible with my camera and it works really well. It saves the time and hassle of having to use the self timer and then get in position. It's also vital to invest in some form of camera tripod.

I just need to do a better job of hiding the remote in my hand when taking the photo!

 
Posted : April 19, 2015 10:38 am
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A real inspiration and a great photo, so much so that I've just ordered a remote shutter control myself from Amazon so hopefully after some practice I'll be able to have as good a result as you.

Martin

 
Posted : April 19, 2015 4:12 pm
Davie
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Useful devices. My smart phone has an app to remotely trigger my Lumix and I bought a radio controlled thingymejig to operate the Nikon. It only cost a few pounds on ebay.

Davie  8)

 
Posted : April 19, 2015 5:34 pm
djks108
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A real inspiration and a great photo, so much so that I've just ordered a remote shutter control myself from Amazon so hopefully after some practice I'll be able to have as good a result as you.

Martin

Oh great! Let me know how you get on with it

 
Posted : April 19, 2015 10:00 pm
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