Canon DSLR: There are these remote trigger connections
With a Canon DSLR, you have various connections and options for connecting a remote release and thus controlling the camera remotely. We show three options.
1. Wired remote trigger for Canon DSLR
Every current Canon DSLR has a corresponding interface for wired remote triggers, which can therefore be simply plugged into the camera.
- Canon uses two different connections. It is a 2.5 millimeter jack socket on the three- and four-digit EOS models (1100D, 1200D, 650D, 700D, etc.) and a so-called N3 socket on the one- and two-digit models (60D, 70D, 6D, 5D Mark III, etc.).
- When buying a remote release, please pay close attention to which of the two connections is installed in your camera.
- Corresponding remote releases are available in different price ranges with different functions. Simple models often have only one release button, whereas more expensive remote releases can also be used to program automatic continuous shooting and more.
2. Radio remote trigger for Canon DSLR
These models offer an additional luxury because you can easily trigger your camera from a distance of several meters with a remote control.
- The remote releases usually consist of two parts. On the one hand, there is the receiver, which is plugged onto the camera and from which a short cable leads into the remote release connection. On the other hand, there is a remote control with which you can send commands to the receiver and thus to the camera.
- When making your purchase decision, remember that you always need separate batteries for the remote control. This can be a disadvantage in flexibility.
3. Laptop as a remote release with EOS Utilities
You can also connect a normal computer to your Canon DSLR and use it as a remote control.
- First you have to install the EOS Utilities program on your computer. You can find this on the CD that comes with the packaging of each Canon camera. You also need an adapter cable from USB to Mini-USB.
- Connect the connected camera to the computer with the mini USB cable and start the EOS Utility program there.
- Go to "Camera Settings / Remote Recording".
- Now a window opens with which you can configure all the necessary settings such as aperture, exposure time, etc. and of course also trigger the camera.