Timer Remote Review.

Timer remotes are extremely helpful in so many ways. Theyre similar to cable releases, but in my opinion better. They have more uses.. A cable release is simply a shutter release button on a cord so you can press the button without having to touch your camera which can cause shake, messing up your photo. You can press and hold (while on bulb mode) for long exposures.
The timer remote also has this feature. Plus it can be pressed in and slid up to hold the button in so you dont have to manually hold it for extended periods of time. Plus you can set it to take pictures at set increments, which is great for timelapse photography.

Its been over a year since I got my timer remote, so I cant find the exact one that I got, but this is the closest I could find. It looks exactly the same, so Im sure it works the same.

You can find many different timer remotes at all different prices. I got mine for around $15. But you can find

them for as cheap as $5 or the most expensive Ive seen is $300.

I got mine on Amazon.com, and you can find really good ones on BHPhotovideo.com or Adorama.com.

You wanna make sure when youre shopping for one that youre getting one that has all the options you want. Read the reviews and specifications. Mine can be set to infinity, but some are limited to 99 hours. (not like that would really be a problem though, how many people would need to go longer?)

Make sure your cord is nice and long. If its too short you could accidentally move your camera, which can really mess up your picture. And make sure it has the right connection. My camera uses a Sub-mini connection, but some use a 3-pin connection. So be sure to check that before you buy.

Another thing to take note on is battery and on/off switch. Mine doesnt have an on/off switch. It takes 2 AAA batteries. Since it doesnt have an on/off switch I just remove the batteries when Im not using it, which isnt a big deal to me, but if it is for you check to make sure it has one. 

Read your manuel to figure out how to set it to take pictures at set intervals, theyre all pretty much the same, but setting it might be different. And Im not gonna lie, it took me a while to figure out how to set mine. Just mess with it until you get the hang of it before you try to take it out for a serious shoot.

I love my timer remote, and I use it all the time. Ive used the timer part only about 2 or 3 times. But I use the shutter release button all the time. Its one of my most used accessories, and I recommend it for EVERYONE into photography. At only around $15 theres really not much reason to not buy it. 

Here is my first (test) timelapse video using the timer remote:

Heres a few examples of pictures Ive taken using my timer remote:

Keep on shooting :)

Disclaimer: All photos are mine, unless otherwise stated. All opinions are my own. No monetary exchange occurred in exchange for this post or review. All items mentioned in this review were purchased by me, for my own personal use, and not for review purposes. I am simply sharing my opinions.