The most important tool for realizing long-term exposures with a camera is, besides a stable stand, a wire-bound or wireless remote release. For long-term exposures, a cable release is sufficient, but the Bulb function of the camera should be supported, which allows for minute-long shutter times if required. Even more work comfort is offered by wireless remote-control devices based on IR or radio. Depending on the version, they support, among other things, the long-term exposure (bulb function), two-stage tripping, delayed tripping as well as timer and inverval or serial image function. A selection of products are presented below.
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Tripods
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When selecting tripods, we limit ourselves to a few recommendations which do not represent a representative market cross-section. When buying, you should pay attention to the following quality features: - secure clamping of the tripod legs with good operability (also with clammy hands in cold weather), automatically resting leg spreading, pleasant haptics (for example, by sheathing the Topmost spars with neoprene) and flexibly usable center column (reversed in the vicinity of the ground or used as a cross-boom).
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The Cullmann Magnesit 532C (test in issue 8/10), which is still affordable with its carbon-magnesium mix, fulfills the above requirements. A good and inexpensive all-rounder is e.g. The aluminum stand Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT (test in issue 2/11), which has proved to be very well thought-out and has a cross-column for use as a cross-column. The latter also applies to the Manfrotto 055 X Pro B. , also made of aluminum
A special feature is the Novoflex Quadro Pod with four tripod legs (test in issue 3/10), which can be equipped with different leg elements (aluminum, carbon, mini-legs) as required. The selection of the tripod head (ball head, 3-D and geared eccentrics, etc.) is not only a question of quality, but also a taste, so we will not go into it at this point.
Product tips: • Cullmann Magnesit 532C, approx. 350 Euro • Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT, approx. 170 Euro • Manfrotto 055 X Pro B, approx. 170 Euro • Novoflex Quadro Pod, approx. 490 Euro
Cable and IR Shutter
System camera manufacturers usually have remote controls for their models that allow connection to the camera's remote (if available). Example Nikon: MC-DC2 cable triggers (D3100, D5000, D90, D7000), MC-30 (from D200 / 300) or MC-36 with additional timer function. Alternatively, the IR remote control unit ML-L3 is available for D3100, D5000 and D90. Canon has the cable remote release RS-60 E3 (from EOS 1000D), RS-80 N3 (from EOS 7D) in the program, as well as the IR remote release RC-6 for consumer models (not EOS 1000D).
It's similar to Sony, Olympus or Pentax. Please note: Not every (entry-level) camera has a built-in IR receiver. The range of third-party manufacturers is even more extensive and varied. Cable actuators with model-compatible connections are available from Aputure, B.I.G., Hähnel or Kaiser. The cable lengths are between 80 and 120 cm, while the Hahnel model is supplied with a 2 meter extension cable. The LCD Timer cable release from Aputure with LC display as well as Bulb, Timer and Interval function offers a high performance range. The Kaiser's Twin1 ISR is comparable. The Aputure Combo combines IR and cable release in one device.
The same applies to Kaiser Twin1 R3-TR and Twin1 R4. The latter has a particularly small receiver, while the R3 version is equipped with a rotatable double receiver, which allows IR reception from all directions. The white diode, which converts the transmitter into a small flashlight, is also convenient for night-time shooting. This makes it easier to check camera settings in the dark.
Product Tips: • Aputure AP-R1, approx. 15 Euro • Aputure Combo, approx. 30 Euro • Canon RS-60 E3, approx. 20 Euro • Canon RC-6, approx. 25 Euro • Hahnel HRC 280, approx • Emperor Twin1 ISR, approx. 50 Euro • Kaiser Twin1 R3, approx. 80 Euro • Nikon MC-DC2, approx. 35 Euro • Nikon MC-36, approx. 160 Euro
Radio trigger
Wireless freedom is provided by wireless actuators, such as the Combi TF from Hähnel, which can be used for remote triggering of cameras or flash units (with optional auxiliary cable). The Aputure Trigmaster and Trigmaster Plus are also available with this two-track capability. The plus version is a special feature in that the device can be configured as a transmitter and a receiver. As an alternative to camera or flash triggering, the Hähnel Giga T Pro can also be used (now available as version 2 with extended interval functions). The Aputure Wireless Remote Kit offers a particularly favorable entry level for around 35 euros. Not much more expensive is the Aputure Pro Coworker with a slightly higher range (approx. 50 instead of 30 m). In addition, the receiver of the coworker can be plugged into the camera's flash shoe and is equipped with an additional release button so that it can also be used as a cable release. This is also the case with the camera radio trigger of B.I.G. The case
Product tips: • Aputure Wireless Remote Kit, approx. 35 Euro • Aputure Pro Coworker Kit, approx. 40 Euro • B.I.G. Camera trigger, approx. 50 Euro • Hähnel Combi TF, approx. 70 Euro • Hähnel Giga T Pro, approx. 90 Euro
Remote trigger with monitor
In the case of remote triggering with a monitor, it is also important to decouple the (electronic) viewfinder from the camera in order to be able to work more comfortably when the camera is located near the ground, at an elevated position or further away from the photographer. A device of this cut is the Aputure Gigtube, which is wired with the camera and then optionally put on the camera's flash shoe or used up to two meters away from it. The rotatable folding monitor has a diagonal of 2.5 inches and a resolution of 77,000 RGB pixels. A prerequisite is a camera that supports Live-View, and a double cable for AV and remote jack is used for connection to the camera. In addition to the cable-bound version, the Gigtube is also available in a wireless version with a 3.5-inch screen. Only cable-bound, however, is the Kaiser Zigview available, which is available in two versions. The Zigview S2 Live is designed for cameras with Live View function and AV output, while the Zigview S2 is docked to the viewfinder eyepiece of a SLR camera and the viewfinder image is digitized by means of a CCD sensor, so that it can be used on the 2.5 " Monitor can be displayed. The triggering functions of both models include long-term exposure, intermittent shooting and triggering via motion detectors. All currently available monitor remote release devices can only convince with the display quality unfortunately only conditionally.
Product tips: • Aputure Gigtube, approx. 140 Euro • Aputure Gigtube Wireless, approx. 330 Euro • Dörr Kit LV-WRC, approx. 280 Euro • Kaiser Zigview S2, approx. 350 Euro • Kaiser Zigview S2 Live, approx Code>
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