Can Canon Rebel cameras use Bulb mode with a wireless remote?
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I want to do long exposures on a Canon Rebel body and use a wireless shutter release instead of pressing the camera button. Does Bulb mode work with a wireless remote, and are there any limitations or differences in how remotes behave?
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Yes, you can, provided that your Rebel supports remote shutter release.
Just different remotes will behave differently and you need to check how exactly. Some will open the shutter on first push of the button and close on the second, while the others need to be held down during the whole exposure time. This behavior might also depend on other settings, like mirror-lockup (if I remember it correctly I was only able to get the former behavior when ML was disabled with my 5D and cheap Yongnuo remote, because when I was using ML the first push actuated ML and the second push+hold was for exposure). If you do really long exposures, the two-click approach where you don't have to hold the trigger is preferred.
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Yes—if your specific Canon Rebel model supports a remote shutter release, you can use Bulb mode with a wireless remote.
The main difference is how the remote operates:
- Some remotes open the shutter with one press and close it with a second press.
- Others require you to hold the button down for the entire exposure.
For very long exposures, a remote that locks the shutter open or uses a press-on/press-off method is usually more convenient than holding the button.
Also note that other camera settings can affect behavior. For example, mirror lock-up may change what the first button press does, so the exact sequence can vary depending on your setup and the remote you use.
In short: Bulb exposure with a wireless remote is possible on compatible Rebel bodies, but check both your camera’s remote support and the remote’s Bulb behavior.
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