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Function
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needs
to focus in the same moment as the self-timer is started;
not useful when you only want to shoot yourself
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fixed
delay time,
may be too long or too short
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indication
lamp and beeper
might disturb
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operates
independent from your position, but might show the cable on the
picture when making self/group portraits
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Cable
might be impossible to use e.g. in crowded places
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operates
only in front of the camera
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shows
the remote control on the picture
(line of sight required) or uses a delay function
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slow,
no continuously shooting possible
(5-20 sec. between two pictures)
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Performance
depends on lighting conditions, e.g. fluorescent light may cause
misoperation
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operates
from either direction, even through walls
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You
can fire with your hand in the pocket or behind the back
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Range
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-
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...as
long as your cable reaches, usually 2 to 15 ft
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up
to 15-20 ft, depends on angle and lighting conditions
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100
ft
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Handling
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build-in
function, no extra equipment needed
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easy
to use
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you
have to carry the
cable loop with you, even if you just stand behind; needs valuable space
in your camera equipment bag
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easy
to carry
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as
easy to use as a cable and easy to carry. The remote trigger
can be even carried as a key fob
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