Wireless Remote VS Wired Remote
Both the wireless and the wired remote controls can trigger the shutter release without touching the camera so minimizing camera shake, but beyond that they have their own specific purposes. Each has its advantages as well as disadvantages.
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Compatibility |
Some cameras do not allow for the insertion of a cable release |
Not all cameras support wireless shutter releases |
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Direction |
Allows operation from any direction |
Difficult to use from the side or back of the camera (How Infrared Remote Trigger Works) |
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Battery |
No Battery Required-Powered by Camera
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Needs battery (CR2025 5 PCS, 10 PCS) |
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Range |
Most have shorter range |
Good distance |
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Outdoor |
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The bright sunlight or strong IR source can overpower the IR signal |
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Contact |
Contacts can be fragile, and the protection caps for them are easy to loose |
No direct contact |
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Interruption |
Concerns about tripping over the cable, tangling, or hiding the cable for selfie |
Interrupted by anything between the remote and the camera |
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Size |
Bigger |
Usually small |
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Bulb Mode |
Has the ability to lock down the shutter button for bulb mode, intervalometers, timers, etc |
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Wireless remotes work much better indoors or at night. Wireless works great for selfie or group photos.
Basically, these are two different tools, not substitutes for each other, and many photographers are happy to carry both in their bag.
More reading:
Why You Need a Cable Release for Bulb Mode
How Infrared Remote Trigger Works
How to set up IR wireless remote shutter release control for Sony A7II
