What Is Cable Release In Digital Photography?

May 7, 2008 · Filed Under Digital Photography Basics · Comment 

Cable Releases are the gadgets attached to Digital Cameras that let photographers shoot photos from a distance. Cable Releases are generally attached to a camera on a tripod. Cable release consists of a wire which extends from the camera and has a button trigger at the end of it. The photographer holds the button end of the cable and presses to trigger the camera shutter to take a photo.

Cable releases, along with tripods, are best used for film that need extended light exposure. In these cases, the camera’s shutter must stay open longer, causing the photographer to remain steady and steady for a lengthier period of time. Therefore, when the photographer wants to eliminate the possibility of the camera shaking, he/she should use a tripod and a cable release.