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Remote Shutter Release

Started by davidcolton, 04/07/2004 05:32PM
Posted 04/07/2004 05:32PM Opening Post
So far, the only digital cameras that I've come across that have a remote shutter release are some of the Olympus models, such as the 3030, 4040, and 5050. I would think that a remote shutter release would be a major consideration in selecting a digital camera for astrophotography, as it reduces vibrations. What other models and manufacturers offer this feature? How do those of you who don't have camera's with remote shutter release address the problem of vibrations? Do you use the self-timer?
Posted 04/08/2004 01:59PM #1
The Nikons have a remote. I don't like it because I don't trust the connectors.....but maybe that is just my bad luck that I broke mine and it cost me $198 to fix it.

Alex
Posted 04/08/2004 08:36PM #2
The Fuji S7000 accepts an old fashioned screw-in shutter release.

I was looking at this camera and the Minolta DiMage Z2. I went with the Minolta. It's cheaper, and the self timer works fine for me. FWIW, it is the only camera I've found that does 800x600 video.