Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Links to this remote at thepodcastersstudio.com/gear and below.
Because DSLR cameras can provide a very shallow depth of field, getting proper focus can be one of the harder techniques to master. This is made that much harder when you are not behind the camera.
Many YouTubers are both in front and behind the camera. When you are shooting with wide apertures (blurry background, shallow dof) getting the proper focus is critical to getting a great shot. One way I used to get my focus when sitting in front of the camera was by using an intervalometer, see this video: youtube.com/watch?v=q-hngZN_Axs
This method works great but can be limiting because you are still tethered to the camera via a cable as well as the device is too large to hide after you have your focus. But if you already have an intervalometer for doing time-lapse photography then it's a fantastic solution.
However, my newest method is the best yet. The small Canon, wireless remote frees me up to be as far away from the camera as I need to be, get my focus and then trigger the camera to start recording. When I'm done I can also stop the recording with the same device which also easily fits in the palm of my hand or pocket.
To use this, you put your camera into it's timer mode so that it activates the RF receiver on your DSLR. Then set the AF mode to face-tracking so that you can move anywhere inside the frame. Put the remote into the number 1 setting on back, press the button to get focus, switch to setting 2 and press the button again to start recording.
A great way to get your focus and start and stop your recordings all without being behind the camera.
*Gear used to make this video:
Canon Wireless Remote (B&H) podhelp.me/canonremotebh
(Amazon) podhelp.me/canonremoteamazon
Canon 70D DSLR camera podhelp.me/70DBodyBH
Sennheiser ew100 G2 Wireless Lapel Microphone podhelp.me/Sennkit
Transcend SD card 16 and 32GB Class 10 podhelp.me/tr16gb10
Canon 35mm F2 IS podhelp.me/Canon35f2ISBH
Sigma 30mm 1.4 ART (new, better version) B&H: podhelp.me/30mmsigma Amazon: podhelp.me/S30mm1-4ArtAmazon
Manfrotto 701 HDV Tripod podhelp.me/701hdv055xbkit (discontinued) Amazon replacement: podhelp.me/S30mm1-4ArtAmazon
Manfrotto 394 Quick Release Plate and Base podhelp.me/394plate
*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!
Subscribe for more! youtube.com/user/thepodcastersstudio
Links to this remote at thepodcastersstudio.com/gear and below.
Because DSLR cameras can provide a very shallow depth of field, getting proper focus can be one of the harder techniques to master. This is made that much harder when you are not behind the camera.
Many YouTubers are both in front and behind the camera. When you are shooting with wide apertures (blurry background, shallow dof) getting the proper focus is critical to getting a great shot. One way I used to get my focus when sitting in front of the camera was by using an intervalometer, see this video: youtube.com/watch?v=q-hngZN_Axs
This method works great but can be limiting because you are still tethered to the camera via a cable as well as the device is too large to hide after you have your focus. But if you already have an intervalometer for doing time-lapse photography then it's a fantastic solution.
However, my newest method is the best yet. The small Canon, wireless remote frees me up to be as far away from the camera as I need to be, get my focus and then trigger the camera to start recording. When I'm done I can also stop the recording with the same device which also easily fits in the palm of my hand or pocket.
To use this, you put your camera into it's timer mode so that it activates the RF receiver on your DSLR. Then set the AF mode to face-tracking so that you can move anywhere inside the frame. Put the remote into the number 1 setting on back, press the button to get focus, switch to setting 2 and press the button again to start recording.
A great way to get your focus and start and stop your recordings all without being behind the camera.
*Gear used to make this video:
Canon Wireless Remote (B&H) podhelp.me/canonremotebh
(Amazon) podhelp.me/canonremoteamazon
Canon 70D DSLR camera podhelp.me/70DBodyBH
Sennheiser ew100 G2 Wireless Lapel Microphone podhelp.me/Sennkit
Transcend SD card 16 and 32GB Class 10 podhelp.me/tr16gb10
Canon 35mm F2 IS podhelp.me/Canon35f2ISBH
Sigma 30mm 1.4 ART (new, better version) B&H: podhelp.me/30mmsigma Amazon: podhelp.me/S30mm1-4ArtAmazon
Manfrotto 701 HDV Tripod podhelp.me/701hdv055xbkit (discontinued) Amazon replacement: podhelp.me/S30mm1-4ArtAmazon
Manfrotto 394 Quick Release Plate and Base podhelp.me/394plate
*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!
Subscribe for more! youtube.com/user/thepodcastersstudio
