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I'm looking for a relatively cheap digital camera that has a remote shutter release. Any suggestions?

I want to set up a camera on a tripod and take pictures of something on an easel without having to touch / nudge the camera out of position or alter the focus so I can quickly/easily photograph documents.
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robbrown | 2 years, 9 months ago
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There is some nifty software that will allow a good number of Canon cameras to be used with a computer as a remote shutter release.

Check out the software:
http://www.assembla.com/wiki/show/CuteCanonCapture

A review of the software:

http://lifehacker.com/5340222/cutecanoncapture-snaps-photographs-via-usb
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The cameras (many of them cheap):
* PowerShot A620
* PowerShot S80
* PowerShot S3 IS
* PowerShot G7
* PowerShot A640
* PowerShot S5 IS
* PowerShot G9
* PowerShot SX100 IS
* PowerShot G10
* PowerShot SX110 IS

Specifically, the Series S5 IS is under $300 and looks like a nice all-around camera.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mCrb1SG9L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

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videopia | 2 years, 9 months ago
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I have some expertise in consumer digital imaging, but I have a followup for you: Why can't you use a scanner? A scanner would be cheaper and produce much, much better results in almost all situations involving documents. Just an idea...

I'm guessing you have a good reason (docs are too big, too rare and can't be touched, something like that), so you should definitely look for a camera with a wireless remote or at least one that can use an optional 3rd party remote.

Just for example, Canon's venerable PowerShot line of cameras can use a remote. If you don't feel like shopping around, you can pay $30 and get the Official Canon remote for the camera. It's just an IR transmitter, like the dozen or so you have lying around your house, so if you had a universal remote and the right codes, that'd work too. But you can find third party remotes straight out of the factory from China for $5 on ebay.

NOTE: I am NOT recommending this link/company. My guess is they are fine (I order cheap generic crap from China all the time with no issues ever, so far), but I really have no idea and this is just the first link I found:

IR-Wireless-Remote-for-Canon

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capcuervo | 2 years, 9 months ago Report

You're right. I suppose for now I'll have to stick with scanning. Thanks for the thoughtful answer.

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bitmanx | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Just use the 10 second self-timer. Otherwise you would have to buy a wired or wireless remote cable assuming your camera supports such a connection.

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pawsalmighty | 2 years, 9 months ago
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yes, not many digital cameras support the remote shutter release. And the ones that do are not cheap.
Though if you are crafty or handy, I've included a page that tells you how to make your own for a canon.

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paulmazurek | 1 year, 11 months ago
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i bought 2 cheap canon cameras - under $100 over past 3 years that do remote shutter control. canon has there own software which is ok but there is a third party piece of software that is even better

go to this website http://www.breezesys.com/PSRemote/features.htm

and look for supported canon models. then go to ebay and buy the cheapest used model. you can probably get one for $50

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