Which smaller digital cameras support a remote shutter release?
Asked 1/16/2011
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I’m looking for a digital camera that is smaller and lighter than a DSLR but still supports a remote shutter release. It’s for someone with rheumatoid arthritis, so a compact or bridge-style camera would be easier to handle than a larger body. Wired or wireless/infrared remote options would both be helpful. What smaller camera types or models should I look at, and how can I search for this feature?
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Michael
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That is a good question and the answer is a bit tricky to find. You basically have to search for any other criteria you want using Neocamera's Camera Finder and then filter on either Wired Remote or Infrared Remote towards the bottom of the orange box next to the search results. Then you need to either ignore the DSLRs that show up, or simply filter on the category you are looking for (Compact, Ultra-Zoom, Large, etc) near the top of the orange box.
The results show only the Oympus XZ-1 to have a wired-remote among compacts. There are also 9 large ones. Three ultra-compacts have wireless remotes too. Finally the Sony NEX-5 also has a wireless remote.
PS: It does not take long to search for these things but when someone is looking for NOT something, there is no easy way. I don't know of any camera site that lets you do that. So it is probably better to specify what you do want instead of a DSLR.
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Yes—some non-DSLR cameras do support remote shutter control, but it’s an uncommon feature in smaller cameras.
From the models mentioned in the community answers:
- Olympus XZ-1: compact camera with wired remote support
- Canon PowerShot G11 / G12: larger compact cameras that support a wired remote shutter release
- Sony NEX-5: smaller interchangeable-lens camera with wireless remote support
There are also some compact Canon models that can gain USB remote capability using CHDK, but that requires unofficial firmware and extra setup.
A good way to search is by using camera feature databases such as DPReview’s feature search or Neocamera’s camera finder, filtering for remote control, wired remote, or infrared remote. Then verify the exact remote type on the manufacturer’s specs page, since some tools do not distinguish wired from wireless.
In short: look at premium compacts and small mirrorless cameras rather than basic point-and-shoots, and confirm whether the remote is wired, infrared, or another wireless type before buying.
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