Using a Cable Release

[scrumpy]

For my 400D on a tripod. I understand about 'Mirror Lock-Up' and what it does. I am not sure what happens when using a cable release.

Do I first have to set up the focusing etc. using the half-pressed shutter button or is this all taken care of with the cable release?
Any tips on using a cable release would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[lurkalot]

The cable release should have exactly the same functions as your shutter button, press half way for focusing etc, and all the way to take the shot. Some have a lock for long exposures, so you don't have to keep your thumb on it. ;)

[scrumpy]

Thanks for the info.

[turbodude]

i have been looking for a remote also that won''t cost me 50 bucks for 3 feet

[scottbergerphoto]

If you use CFn.4-1, the cable release will only fire the shutter. I prefer to focus myself using the * button and then only have the cable release fire the shutter to avoid vibration.

[scrumpy]

If you use CFn.4-1, the cable release will only fire the shutter. I prefer to focus myself using the * button and then only have the cable release fire the shutter to avoid vibration.

The Custom Functions are a whole new ball-game. I haven't looked at them very closely, but I see there are some very useful settings hidden away there. Using the * button to focus, will I still be able to use the mirror lock-up as well?

The end result (I hope) will be a few half-decent HDR images. Thanks for the tip scottberger.

[AdamJL]

If you've enabled Mirror-Lockup under custom functions, then fire off the first shot with your cable release (this will slap the mirror up), wait about 5 seconds for any vibrations to disapate, then fire again.to open the shutter.
Remember to lock the cable release in if you are in Bulb Mode!

I have no idea about using the * button to focus though.. I thought this was an exposure lock button? Shows my noobiness I guess.

[scottbergerphoto]

CFn. 4-1 moves focusing to the * button. The shutter button then only controls the exposure. It shouldn't interfere with the mirror lock up.