Shutter Release / Intervalometer for R5

[Dwardski]

I'm a bit disappointed to find that my trusty wired Canon Shutter Release, which i used for many years on my 5D Mk III, won't work on my R5. So, I decided to look for a replacement and came across not only simple shutter releases, but wireless ones, and ones with intervalometers. I'd thought about an intervalometer several years ago but decided against it, but now that I have to buy a replacement release I might consider one with an intervalometer. However, I've now discovered that the R5 has an intervalometer built in, so I'm wondering if a Shutter Release which also includes one is worth the extra money. Would there be any advantage in using an external device in preference to the internal settings (apart from the ability to trigger the shutter remotely)? Are there any options in an external intervalometer which aren't built into the R5?

For information, the device that I've been looking at is here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5CSR...8M7VNVL8&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Dean Wilson]

When I saw your title, I thought..."The R5 has one built in, why not use that?"

The only advantage I can think of for using a remote release is if 10-seconds isn't a long enough duration, such as for selfies that need serious posing or distance.

In the case of the photo below, it took three shots to "get it right", from:
~pressing the shutter
~scurry around the table
~sitting in place
~putting on sunglasses
~posing

I could definitely used more time.

 

[Dwardski]

When I saw your title, I thought..."The R5 has one built in, why not use that?"

The only advantage I can think of for using a remote release is if 10-seconds isn't a long enough duration, such as for selfies that need serious posing or distance.

In the case of the photo below, it took three shots to "get it right", from:
~pressing the shutter
~scurry around the table
~sitting in place
~putting on sunglasses
~posing

I could definitely used more time.

View attachment 19184

Well, it looks as though all that effort was worth it - nice shot!

 

[ACEkin]

When I saw your title, I thought..."The R5 has one built in, why not use that?"

The only advantage I can think of for using a remote release is if 10-seconds isn't a long enough duration, such as for selfies that need serious posing or distance.

In the case of the photo below, it took three shots to "get it right", from:
~pressing the shutter
~scurry around the table
~sitting in place
~putting on sunglasses
~posing

I could definitely used more time.

View attachment 19184

I think you did not have time to fill the glass!

 

[Dwardski]

I think you did not have time to fill the glass!

No, I think he had time to enpty it!

 

[ACEkin]

No, I think he had time to enpty it!

Ah, the bottle is not open though.

 

[Dwardski]

Ah, the bottle is not open though.

Well spotted!

 

[Dean Wilson]

I think you did not have time to fill the glass!

The bottle isn't open thus the tension in the hands and face.