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REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control systems and preparations can be hard work and time consuming, but they can help you photograph subjects and events that are rarely seen.

At its simplest, remote control photography means that you mount your camera on a tripod, attach a remote control receiver to it, and put it in a place where you can attract your subject. As an example, see the Siberian Jay in the chapter “Look for New Angles.

Remote control systems are excellent for times when you either cannot get close enough to your subject or when setting up a photography blind would require excessive work. Lately, more nature and wildlife photographers have caught on to the potential of remote control techniques, mainly because experimenting is ...

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