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 Posted: Fri Dec 18th, 2015 05:36
Eric



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Remote shooting is one of those things that demands you to ask ”why am I doing it?" as there seems to be a minefield of obstructions to success.

I used tethered shooting in the studio when doing tabletop pack shots that didn't move. It was pointless for more dynamic shooting situations. The larger screen gave me a better view of what I had taken and the ability to change settings for the next shot. But if the angle or focus needed changing or a product looked odd, I still had to visit the camera /set.

Similarly shooting fungi on the forest floor. Remote control enabled me to see what I was getting without digging my chin into the forest floor. But a tilting LCD can give you most of what you really need.

It's very easy to forget we hadn't got these luxuries back in film days and still manage.

I have never liked the idea of transmitting my photos....be that to a cloud or a remote capture device. I have seen many corruptions over the years that if I had just changed the card wouldn't have lost me shots.

So I guess I am old fashioned and say there has to be a real benefit for adopting new technology. Too often it's one step forward and half back.

o.O



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