Comments on: Canon T2i / 550D Timer Remote (TimeLapse)

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:46:00 +0000

Anybody get the issue figured out with shutter not releasing with this timer remote? I'm having the same issue and ready to send back. Thanks.

By: Bartolomeo

Bartolomeo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:10 +0000

@Michael I have a 550D and have the same problem. The remote only releases the shutter if I press the central button. None of the timed modes work.

By: Emm

Emm — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:17:38 +0000

In reply to Jerry. @Jerry - I have done timelapses on my 60D with this remote. You should be able to, but you have to adjust it in the menu.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:09:18 +0000

Can you do video time lapse with this on my 60d. I have it but only works on the stills.

By: citizensofshred

citizensofshred — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:49:50 +0000

@micheal... i too are having the same issues with the remote. how ever i have found if you set the long exposure then set the intervelometer it will work for the 60d (min 1 sec exposures) tell me if you have success.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:13:09 +0000

I may the same problem as Chris, but on my 60D. The timer counts down but doesn't release the shutter. If I set it for 3 exposures it will count down 3 times but not take any pictures. On the other hand, I can autofocus and take a picture with the big central button, and the long-exposure function works when in bulb mode, but the self-timer and intervalometer functions don't release the shutter on my 60D. And this is my 2nd one (I returned the first one)! Disappointing.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:32:12 +0000

I have a 550d and when I use the Aputure the camera focuses but no photo is taken, I have tried using the Manual focus and same issue occurs. Is there a special setting on the camera I need to do?

By: Emm

Emm — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:41:42 +0000

In reply to alex. @Alex - One guy did a timelapse of a building over a span of 4 years. Something impractical to do with video. With Timelapse you can take a frame once a week or even once a year, it's up to you. If you're trying to minimize mirror noise, you'll want a 'mirrorless' camera like a Four-Thirds or smaller point and shoot. The Canon G12 I have done Timelapse with and has the option to turn off the sound so it's completely quiet as you take pictures.