DSLR Photography » DIY Shutter Release for your Canon DSLR

Here is a step-by-step instructions on buliding a DIY Shutter Release for your Canon DSLR. Here are what you’ll need:

(1) One - 3/32” Stereo Audio Plug (MUST BE STEREO, NOT MONO)
(2) One – Small Toggle Switch
(3) Two – Momentary Switches (SET TO OPEN)
(4) Wire – Small Gauge Insulated wire w/ at least 3 insulated wires within the main outer insulation. (I used 20’ basic telephone wire and only used 3 of the 4 wires in it.) (length depends on how long you would like your shutter release to reach.)
(5) Wire – Small gauge scrap wire, for wiring switches
(6) One – Project housing or Something to mount your switches on

It is a pretty simple project and shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes from start to finish.

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