Can a Canon 6D use the self-timer when triggered by an infrared remote?
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I’m using a simple one-button infrared remote with a Canon 6D. The camera’s drive modes include “10 sec/remote” and “2 sec/remote,” but when I trigger the shutter with this remote the photo is taken immediately in both modes. For group shots, I’d like a short delay after pressing the remote so my hand isn’t visible. Can the 6D self-timer be triggered by an IR remote, or do I need a different remote or trigger type?
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Unfortunately there is not with your remote unless it has some switch you haven't mentioned. There are a few different IR commands. The ones I know about are one that does an instant shutter, one that does a two second delay. Your remote appears to only do the instant shutter signal.
You will need a different remote that supports sending the two second delay signal. Unfortunately the remote portion of the delay modes just means that it is accepting IR control and is unrelated to the actual delay of that mode. (IR control also operates in bulb mode on some cameras.) The RC-6 supports the two second delay mode.
Wired remotes actually emulate a shutter press and don't require being in the remote mode to operate, so they would be able to make use of the 2 second and 10 second delay modes of the camera itself. This is not, however, how IR control works.
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With a basic one-button IR remote, usually no. Your remote is likely only sending the “shoot now” infrared command, so the 6D fires immediately even in the combined timer/remote drive modes.
Some Canon-compatible IR remotes can send a different command for a 2-second delay. For example, remotes like the Canon RC-6 support that delayed IR trigger mode.
So your options are:
- use an IR remote that supports the 2-second delay command, or
- use a wired remote instead.
A wired remote acts like pressing the shutter button, so it can work with the camera’s normal 2-second or 10-second self-timer modes.
In short: the 6D can do delayed remote shooting, but your current remote probably doesn’t support the needed delay command.
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