With a dual wireless wired timer a universal 2 4ghz frequency and a generous range of 200 feet makes it incredibly flexible.
Wired vs wireless remote shutter release.
I have both a wired and wireless remote for my pentax k 7.
The phottix aion wireless timer and shutter release is another camera remote that offers a wider range of functions than most.
If you want a multi function remote you can get the mc 36 a.
They range from simpler models that just provide shutter triggering to the more sophisticated ones.
Aside from technical considerations mentioned in other answers the pentax wireless remote is very tiny and easy to misplace in the camera bag while the wired remote is bigger and easier to find.
Unlike wireless shutter releases they are not limited only to the front of the camera.
Wired remote wireless remote compatibility some cameras do not allow for the insertion of a cable release not all cameras support wireless shutter releases direction allows operation from any direction difficult to use from the side or back of the camera how infrared remote trigger works battery no battery required powered by camera needs.
If you want a wireless remote you can get the ml 3.
Remote shutter releases can be broadly divided into two categories.
Advantages of using a wired shutter release.
The most popular type of shutter remote is a wireless release which works either with infrared or radio depending on the remote and camera you have.
Functions such as drive mode selection timers counters.
You simply connect it to the camera and.
In both of those flavors you can find a variety of options.
Surprisingly nikon does not offer a wireless multi function remote.
This makes the vello wireless shutterboss seem like a pretty amazing piece of gear.
For flexibility some models offer both wired and wireless functionality such as the canon remote shutter release.
With nikon or other brands your mileage may vary.
Vello s wireless shutter release for canon offers both tethered and untethered functionality and ranges of up to 320 feet.
If you want a simple wired trigger release you can get the mc 30 a.
A photographer can press the wired shutter release from the front side or behind the camera.
It also offers 16 channels allowing you to control multiple cameras from one device.
Ir remotes don t have as great a range as radio remotes but they are often significantly cheaper.