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Hi
my first post is a request for buying advise.
I want to photograph the Birds and Wildlife that visit my garden.
One option is to buy a Superzoom and get close that way and not to disturb that birds while photographing them.
Another option is to buy a Wildlife Camera Trap and position it near a feeding spot but then that bit of equipment could only be used for that single purpose.
The third option is to buy a compact and mount it at the selected spot and use a Remote Shutter Release, I can then use this camera for other everyday pics.
BUT which compacts can use a Remote Shutter Release ? I have scoured the reviews and not found mention of its use other than with DSLR or SLR.
Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Dave P

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DWP

If memory serves me correctly, Hama makes a universal remote shutter release that works via IR though I don't recall if it will work with any camera with an IR receiver or if it only works with certain brands of camera with an IR receiver.

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Bodies: Canon EOS 550D w/ Magic Lantern
Lenses: Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX f/2.8, Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Accessories: YongNuo Speedlite YN-468 Flash, Neewer Macro LED Ring Light, Meike Battery Grip, YongNuo RF-602 Wireless Flash Trigger & Receiver YongNuo WR-128 Wireless Remote Control

thanks for quick reply, will Google and see what I find.

thanks again David

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DWP

I was thinking along the same lines.

Among the latest super zooms I believe the Panasonic FZ150 is the only one with a way to attach a shutter release; reputedly the Pixel remote shutter release or the StudioHut one (look like the same unit) will work, and with a different cable can work on a variety of cameras, including several of the FZ models.

Rob

Does the G-serie from Canon not have an IR port? At least they had 'm in the past...

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Ruben

Panasonic DMC-FZ18, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Canon G5, Canon 350D, Canon 50D + BG-E2N
Tamron 17-50 2.8, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM,
Canon 18-55 II plus lots of Minolta MD/M42 lenses and bodies