Shutter Remote

[richard_barry6]

<p>I have a hahnel remote shutter release and can't seem to get it working properly in Bulb mode. The lights appear to be communicating fine so I think the battery power is okay but the remote control won't actually trigger the shutter. I've got both apparatuses set to channel 3, as told to do so in the instruction booklet. If I open the shutter with the part that plugs into the camera I have to hold the button down for the duration of the exposure- which I obviously don't want to do in Bulb mode. Any thoughts? Muchos gracias.</p>

[brett_w.]

<p>I'm not familiar with that remote but a simple three prong video cable can also function as a remote for many Canon DSLR's like the 450D, 400D, etc. - you don't even need a battery !</p>

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[HenryUK]

<p>In bulb mode the shutter remains open as long as the release is depressed.<br>

With wired remote controls the release button can be slid and locked when depressed so you don't have to hold it all the time.<br>

I don't know about the Hahnel wireless remote but I would have expected it to have the same lock facility.<br>

Does it operate the shutter remotely when not in bulb mode?</p>

<p>Henry</p>