Sony A77: remote vs self timer, what is best for least vibration?

[ajit_gokhale]

<p>I do mostly landscapes always with a tripod. I know that with the translucent mirror there is no mirror slap vibration but what about any vibration introduced by the shutter? Is it a function of shutter speed? Would you use the Sony wired remote(RM-L1AM) or the self timer function in the camera to minimize any vibration? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.<br>

Ajit Gokhale<br>

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[Colin O]

The way I see it, whether you use a wired remote or the self-timer, the shutter is going to do the same thing regardless, so one is no better than the other in terms of reducing vibration.

 

I would use the self-timer though. With a wired remote, you risk the possibility of slight movement by unintentionally tugging the cable as you press the release.

[Colin O]

Thinking about this again...<br>

For optimal sharpness and detail, consider also <a href="http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/technical/diffraction.html">diffraction</a> and the resolving power of your lenses (see page 14 of <a href="http://store.sony.com/wcsstore/SonyStyleStorefrontAssetStore/pdf/DILensGuide.pdf">this Sony PDF</a> for a nice explanation of MTF charts, with each Sony lens's MTF chart also being available at <a href="http://www.sonydigitalimaging.com/lenses/">

www.sonydigitalimaging.com/lenses/</a>).

[craig_gillette]

<p>I'd assume there is no difference between releases (could the timer still be mechanical?) and you don't jerk the cable. There might be some sets of equipment (camera, lens, tripod) that might vibrate more than others, shutter speed might also make a difference. You'd probably need to do some exacting testing to see that though. Your gear set might respond differently than some others. </p>

[dave_redmann]

<p>Surely there is a wire<em>less</em> remote for the A77? I have one for my A580. It is some third-party brand, but I bought it through B&H or somewhere reputable for under $20. That way you should theoretically get less vibration than either the self-timer (I suppose there could be some residual vibration even after 10 s) or the wired remote (I suppose even a fairly slack wire can theoretically transmit a little force).</p>

<p>However, you may find that more important than these considerations is turning off Steady Shot, using a good tripod, careful focus, etc.</p>

 

[mostly sports]

<p>I would think that if your tripod is solid (and you can hang your bag from it to add weight) it wouldn't make any difference.</p>

[paul_de_ley]

<p>which shutter speeds do you use most often? also, according to <a href="http://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/20069/does-the-sony-a77-have-a-shutter">this thread</a> there is supposed to be a shutter pre-opening function somewhere in the a77s menus</p>

[rickeselgroth]

<p>The cable remote for Maxxum/SonyA mount is a electronic cable release' not plunger style of the old days so there is no vibration there. I use the electronic cable realease in conjunction with the 2 sec delay (pre shutter cock).</p>