Budget self take camera

[brian harrison]

Hi, looking to replace my canon s3is with something newer. If I am honest I am s**t with a camera
Or it is with me I have never used it with a bulb release either, maybe that’s where the problem stems from.
I always get shots out of focus, think this because pressing the self timer focuses the camera as soon as button is pressed.
So do I replace it & if so with what? Or do I try it with bulb release to see if things improve massively.
I caught a few p.bs this year & haven’t got any decent shots of them so time to step it up.
Sorry if this has been done to death already.
I would deffo need flip screen & ability to use remote/ IntervalTimer
Cheers
Bri

[davelumb]

Hi, looking to replace my canon s3is with something newer. If I am honest I am s**t with a camera
Or it is with me I have never used it with a bulb release either, maybe that’s where the problem stems from.
I always get shots out of focus, think this because pressing the self timer focuses the camera as soon as button is pressed.
So do I replace it & if so with what? Or do I try it with bulb release to see if things improve massively.
I caught a few p.bs this year & haven’t got any decent shots of them so time to step it up.
Sorry if this has been done to death already.
I would deffo need flip screen & ability to use remote/ IntervalTimer
Cheers
Bri

What kind of money are you looking to spend?

[brian harrison]

As little as possible tbh Dave

[davelumb]

As little as possible tbh Dave

Probably an older used Canon G series then. Something like this - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/canon ... ku-1665108

Or if your want to splash the cash - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/canon ... ku-1658812

[davelumb]

And one of these pedal releases might work better than a bulb release. I have one and it's a lot less hassle.

https://rhino-tech.co.uk/shop/ols/produ ... no-release

[brian harrison]

Dave would that work with the camera i have? i cant use a intervalometer with it.....

[brian harrison]

Dave would that work with the camera i have? i cant use a intervalometer with it..... s3is isnt listed..

[davelumb]

Dave would that work with the camera i have? i cant use a intervalometer with it..... s3is isnt listed..

No.

I've had a look at my S3IS and it doesn't have the socket for a cable release.

[brian harrison]

thought as much....bummer..

[Nige Johns]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

[Pikerd74]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I have been using this with my phone, the results are ok
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15907034/n ... lsrc=aw.ds

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

[Pikerd74]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

[Pikerd74]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

Will it work with size 10 sketex boots on a slippery bank. I better take some spare Bluetooth remotes….. I’m no twinkle toes

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

Will it work with size 10 sketex boots on a slippery bank. I better take some spare Bluetooth remotes….. I’m no twinkle toes

I squeeze it between my knees while knelt down mate, more control than using your foot imo (no accidental releases) and doesnt crush the plunger by being heavy footed

[davelumb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

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[davelumb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

I've found that putting a bulb/pedal under my heel works best. Heel off ground, weight on ball of foot, then a gentle rock back and - click.

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

I've found that putting a bulb/pedal under my heel works best. Heel off ground, weight on ball of foot, then a gentle rock back and - click.

That would offer more control that using your toe to activate it With my joints though, i`d likely topple over or my leg would go into spasm

[davelumb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

I've found that putting a bulb/pedal under my heel works best. Heel off ground, weight on ball of foot, then a gentle rock back and - click.

That would offer more control that using your toe to activate it With my joints though, i`d likely topple over or my leg would go into spasm

I found using my toe or knee on a bulb release always resulted in me gurning more than usual, with the heel I just look gormless!

[brian harrison]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

i have done with whistle cam, but at night it isnt very good tbh, but then nor is my camera .....

[Pikerd74]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

Will it work with size 10 sketex boots on a slippery bank. I better take some spare Bluetooth remotes….. I’m no twinkle toes

I squeeze it between my knees while knelt down mate, more control than using your foot imo (no accidental releases) and doesnt crush the plunger by being heavy footed

Oh I see

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

i have done with whistle cam, but at night it isnt very good tbh, but then nor is my camera .....

Most of the apps like the whistle ones use the default camera settings on your phone Brian, which are usually crap. The bluetooth remotes allow you to swtch camera modes etc for the best result

[Pikerd74]

I bought 5 Bluetooth remotes of flea bay for £2.99 each thinking they would be crap and more or less disposable. However the first one is still working fine…… mind you I don’t catch many fish

[Mark_Houghton]

I bought 5 Bluetooth remotes of flea bay for £2.99 each thinking they would be crap and more or less disposable. However the first one is still working fine…… mind you I don’t catch many fish

First one i tried for my old smartphone was dodgy - sometimes wouldnt connect, or stay connected, but the one i got for my new phone has been 100%

[brian harrison]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

i have done with whistle cam, but at night it isnt very good tbh, but then nor is my camera .....

Most of the apps like the whistle ones use the default camera settings on your phone Brian, which are usually crap. The bluetooth remotes allow you to swtch camera modes etc for the best result

I actually bought one & tripod for my daughter,i must steal it back....

[Pikerd74]

I bought 5 Bluetooth remotes of flea bay for £2.99 each thinking they would be crap and more or less disposable. However the first one is still working fine…… mind you I don’t catch many fish

First one i tried for my old smartphone was dodgy - sometimes wouldnt connect, or stay connected, but the one i got for my new phone has been 100%

The remotes I bought are flouresant green so I shouldn’t lose them.

[Ben]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot