Canon RC-6

My buddy Jeff Vasquez has been working on a Stand Up Paddle Movie and has been getting some great stills and video using his Canon 7D and some very long glass.

Telephoto lenses not only magnify the image but every time you touch the tripod or camera.  Jeff found that every time he started the camera he would get a little vibration at the head of each shot from pushing the start button.  I've heard others are having the same problem.

A cheap solution is the Canon RC-6 remote control.  Only $30 bucks MSRP and even less at B&H and Amazon.  But the trick is the IR sensor is on the front of the camera.  I've been told the IR signal will bounce off the walls in a small room so you can start the camera from behind.  But outside you'll need to hold the remote in your lens hand.  Tie it off to the camera and after starting the camera just let go of the remote.  Or at least that's the theory...

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_246251_-1

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&N=0&Q=&Ntt=%2Bcanon+Rc-6+Remote&A=endecaSearch

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-RC-6-Wireless-Controller-Digital/dp/B0037NX6JY

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http://www.vasquezstudios.com/