Can a remote shutter release autofocus on a Canon Rebel XSi for self-portraits?
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I’m starting a self-portrait photo-a-day project with a Canon Rebel XSi and 50mm f/1.8. The built-in self-timer isn’t working well because autofocus happens when I press the shutter, before I’m in the frame, so the final image is often out of focus.
Is there a remote shutter release that will let me compose the shot, choose an AF point, step into the frame, and then trigger autofocus remotely before taking the picture? If so, what type of remote should I look for?
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Any canon remote switch can do this.
Manually select your AF point, step into the frame, and half-press the shutter release on your remote switch to trigger AF (assuming you have AF bound to shutter [it's the default]). When you hear the beep, fully press the shutter release down.
If you find that the trigger is in the shot, combine this with self-timer to give you a few seconds to place the trigger down.
You can also try connecting your Rebel to your laptop and try tethered shooting.
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Yes. A Canon-compatible remote switch can do this on the Rebel XSi, as long as autofocus is still assigned to the shutter button. You can half-press the remote to activate autofocus, then fully press to take the shot once focus locks.
For self-portraits, select your AF point first, step into position, then use the remote to focus and shoot. If the remote itself might appear in the frame, use it together with a short self-timer delay so you have time to hide or set it down.
You can use either a wired remote switch or a wireless remote trigger system. Wireless options are especially convenient if you’ll be standing away from the camera, and some offer a short delay mode that can help for self-portraits or bulb exposures.
Another option is tethered shooting with a laptop, if you want to control the camera from a computer.
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