PhotoCamel: Your friendly photo community, with free discussion forums, digital photography reviews, photo sharing, galleries, downloads, blogs, photography contests, and prizes.
Photo of the Week Photo of the Week

Go Back   PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community > The Photographer > Camera Accessories Forum

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-30-2006   #1 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

I know, I know..... You spent this much on a camera and you build your own remote etc....*

I built it so I could get exactly what I wanted and because "I can". I can attach any size cable I can find or create. I was able to get all parts from Radio Shack and It cost about $22.00 USD.

This works with the Rebel XT (350D) not sure about the 300 (never owned one).

I saw plans similar to this about a year ago, but couldn't find them again. Here is what I came up with. I created the wiring diagram in a hurry so let me know if it is a bit confusing.

Does this work with any other camera?* Not sure. You would have to check what your remote connection is and how it is wired.





Hope this helps those "Do It Yourself'ers" out there.

__________________
__________________
Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #2 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

I would have shown a photo of the connections inside, but I epoxy'd the inside to make it more water resistant and to stop the top from opening and possibly getting lost.
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #3 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

One last thing, the last connector on the toggle switch for "bulb" is not used.
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #4 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Very pro looking and I guess a shop bought one will be a lot more expensive.
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #5 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by dc2

Very pro looking and I guess a shop bought one will be a lot more expensive.
Thank you for the compliment. I took my time and tried to make it look as good as possible

Canon's version didn't impress me and yes it is more expensive. There are some 3rd party choices but was afraid to try them. I figured I could build my own and be quite happy.

*** Best of all, it was fun to make. ***
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #6 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
Thank you for the compliment. I took my time and tried to make it look as good as possible

Canon's version didn't impress me and yes it is more expensive. There are some 3rd party choices but was afraid to try them. I figured I could build my own and be quite happy.

*** Best of all, it was fun to make. ***
Now have you a diagram for one to use on a 1Ds2
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #7 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

I'll have to see if I can find the appropriate information (Schematic Diagram). Does it plug in the same as the Rebel?
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #8 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
I'll have to see if I can find the appropriate information (Schematic Diagram). Does it plug in the same as the Rebel?
Sorry I was kidding really. But it has a round male 3 pin socket in the camera body.
If you can get the imfo I would appreciate it,
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #9 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

GEE THANKS, I just researched it and found that it has a different connection. >

I couldn't find a view to see the connections. Three pins with the connector that I saw seems proprietary. That sucks! It seems to work the same, but Canon appears to have wanted more money and changed the connectors. I'll bet one pin is Ground, one is Focus, and the last is probably shutter. I could test that theory if I had one. (hint; hint)

The only problem would be creating the perfect size connector.
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #10 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
GEE THANKS, I just researched it and found that it has a different connection. >

I couldn't find a view to see the connections. Three pins with the connector that I saw seems proprietary. That sucks! It seems to work the same, but Canon appears to have wanted more money and changed the connectors. I'll bet one pin is Ground, one is Focus, and the last is probably shutter. I could test that theory if I had one. (hint; hint)

The only problem would be creating the perfect size connector.
Lol Sorry
My local shop sells them for about £40 [$ 60 / $70] for one with a* 80 centimeter cord.
not really cheap for what it but what is in this game.
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #11 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

What gets me is how short they make the cord. In my favorite type of photography (wildlife) a longer cord can make getting the shot of that shy creature a reality.

It is possible to hand hold from within the blind and better to do so if you didn't know from what direction you would shoot. I typically take the risks to get closer but would love to put the camera on a tripod, set up a blind, and get the shot from 30 feet away. Even with a good zoom it would make it nice especially if you could bate them up.

It would be difficult (but not impossible to make it to where you could extend it. I would by one, see it it operates the same, them cut the connector off. I would then build a switch similar to this with the Stereo type connection and put another stereo type connector on the other end I cut off. Then I would just need a cable with dual male ends (your desired length).
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #12 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
What gets me is how short they make the cord. In my favorite type of photography (wildlife) a longer cord can make getting the shot of that shy creature a reality.

It is possible to hand hold from within the blind and better to do so if you didn't know from what direction you would shoot. I typically take the risks to get closer but would love to put the camera on a tripod, set up a blind, and get the shot from 30 feet away. Even with a good zoom it would make it nice especially if you could bate them up.

It would be difficult (but not impossible to make it to where you could extend it. I would by one, see it it operates the same, them cut the connector off. I would then build a switch similar to this with the Stereo type connection and put another stereo type connector on the other end I cut off. Then I would just need a cable with dual male ends (your desired length).
There is an extension lead available for the 1ds2 remote [10 meters only. Price about $80]
not sure for the rebels remote.
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #13 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

It should be included with the remote. JMO
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #14 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
It should be included with the remote. JMO
Ya not wrong .
Just looked up there is a wireless remote for the rebel sounds a bit iffy though , range 16 feet.
One for the 1DS2 range 100 meters but $340
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.
RSPB Member.
dc2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #15 (permalink)
Russ Holmes
 
FocusingOnFlorida's Avatar
 
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,719
FocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond reputeFocusingOnFlorida has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 425
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

The wireless remote for the Rebel only operates from the front and then from what I understand it shows the red light in the photo. I'll bet I could use the remote from two remote control cars to operate with my current remote to operate the focus and the shutter separately. Thanks for the idea ( like I didn't have enough to do) :-\
__________________
Russell Holmes

Web - http://www.focusingonflorida.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/russellholmesphotography

editing allowed, comments always welcome!
FocusingOnFlorida is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-30-2006   #16 (permalink)
dc2
Photocamel Master
 
dc2's Avatar
 
Posts: 7,033
dc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond reputedc2 has a reputation beyond repute
CamelKarma: 221
Default Re: Homemade Remote Control (Cable Release) Canon Rebel XT

Quote:
Originally Posted by FocusingOnFlorida
The wireless remote for the Rebel only operates from the front and then from what I understand it shows the red light in the photo. I'll bet I could use the remote from two remote control cars to operate with my current remote to operate the focus and the shutter separately. Thanks for the idea ( like I didn't have enough to do) :-\
Now you got something else to do . You will have to post the diagram when its built to keep you busy
__________________
Feel free to edit any of my photos<br />All comments welcome and appreciated<br />London England<br />Canon 1Ds2<br />I lost faith in religion as a child when I saw a lightning conductor being fitted to the local church.