# @howlaophotography on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-gpECdyfwM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22665711-howlaophotography-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/078bea7357.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-11T00:46:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Howard Lao (@HowLao) — https://gondola.cc/HowLao

## Caption

Behind the scenes at the Olympic Trials - Setting up a remote camera 📸 The gold standard for remote cameras are Pocket Wizards, nearly 99% of all professional photographers use them!
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Here’s my set up with some tips & tricks⁣
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Gear list:⁣
-Canon 1dxmk2 (these things are tanks, rain or shine)⁣
-Canon 16-35 F2.8 (my favorite wide angle)⁣
-Platypod platypodtripods + ball head ⁣
-Pocket Wizard Plus IV (make sure long range & same channels are synced)⁣
-Pre Trigger (prevents camera from going to sleep, always on)⁣
-Cable (each cable is different for each camera)⁣
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Settings:⁣
-1/2500 (needs a fast shutter to capture action)⁣
-F4 (I want multiple people in focus)⁣
-ISO (AUTO - While 100 is a safe bet, clouds were in the forecast, and the race wouldn’t happen for another 4 hours)⁣
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Tips:⁣
-I turn on video mode & zoom in with the 🔎⁣ for best focus
-Manual focus + taping down the lens to lock in⁣
-RAW (A bigger file to work off of)⁣
-Go out to set up the camera as early as possible, give yourself time for technically difficulties⁣
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Remote cameras can get you some really unique shots & can be applied to a ton of other sports⁣.
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#PocketWizards #RemoteCameras #Olympic #OlympicTrials

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## Tags

olympic, pocketwizards, olympictrials, remotecameras

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