Questions about family portraits, iphone apps, and dslr triggers?

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Taylor Sla

Hi!

This question actually includes multiple questions. I am trying to do family portraits for my own family, and I wanted to be included in them. I need to buy a remote trigger, because I'm not into the whole "self-timer, run back into the shot" thing. So, are there any reliable triggers that don't cost as much as pocket wizards (preferably considerably cheaper), and could you please explain how to use them? (I know most have different directions).

Secondly, I have read about iphone apps that can trigger your dslr, but it must be connected to a computer. Are there any apps that you can use without a computer? I also have heard about an app that allows you too see the photos that you have shot straight from the dslr to the iphone, does anyone know the name of this?

Finally, does anyone have any suggestions on shooting famiily portraits? I'm not really excited about having to photograph myself, BUT i pretty much have to so any suggestions on how to make the experience more enjoyable would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!! By the way, I will be shooting with a canon 60d and a canon 70-200 f/2.8 lens if that helps.
For the last question, Ihave experience in shooting portraits. I guess what I'm asking for is tips for shooting portraits with myself included, kind of like a self-family portrait.

Answer
Why not just use the Canon made product for $22?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683524-REG/Canon_4524B001_RC_6_Wireless_Remote_Control.html

Can't help you about the iPhone.

Suggestions about family portraits could fill a book, and has! ha ha. Lighting, composition, depth of field, focus, posing, scene / background. It is really beyond the scope of this box to try to teach it all here. Probably your best bet would be to watch the many videos on You Tube about portraiture and also here is a good site about what NOT to do!

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

steve

iPhone questions...?

Mike

I'm thinking of getting an iPhone and I have a few questions.

I always thought using the internet on a cell phone costs money, but according to my friend it doesn't. is this true?

Cingular has the two-year contract discount for phones. Does that discount cover iPhones as well?

Does it work just like an iPod does when plugged into iTunes?

Also, does anyone have a list of functions or applications on the iPhone?

Thanks for the help!!

Answer
Hi, I'm a Sales Rep with At&t/Cingular...and an avid iPhone User!!!

Your friend is half right...the iPhone has a wifi receiver on the phone that allows you to access the internet anywhere a wifi (wireless router) connection is available. However, at&t charges $30/month for the use of data from their network on the iPhone, and REQUIRES that you add the $30 package to your account when you sign the contract for the iPhone.

Currently, the iPhone 3G is being subsidized by At&t when purchased with a new 2 year service agreement, such that you get the $500+ phone for $199 in the store. This subsidy has only recently gone into effect (with the launch of the new iPhone 3G in July), and is only available to customers who are currently able to "upgrade" their phone by signing a new 2 year contract.

The iphone (in it's latest firmware version) works exactly like an ipod when synced with iTunes 7.7 or higher. There are a few differences associated with increased functionality of the phone over a regular iPod though...for example, the iphone has options for syncing email/calendars via outlook, purchasing/installing ringtones for the device, and downloading/installing 3rd party applications from the itunes app store.

Here's a quick rundown of the standard features/apps on the iphone:
Push/Pull email over the phone (for most email providers)
YouTube Client
Itunes Store (you can purchase/download music and apps directly to the phone even when disconnected from the computer)
Google Maps (With GPS Location)
2 MP Camera
A Clock App (with timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, & world clock)
A calendar/Address Book
A Weather App (To view Local Weather Conditions)
And a Photo Viewer

These are just the basics of the phone, for more information, visit http://www.phonescoop.com for a more complete list of specifications for the iPhone.

In addition to the apps listed above, there are countless FREE applications available for download via the itunes app store.

Let me know if you have any further questions or need further clarification on any of the above.

Good Luck,

CB

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