Question about GX85 Long Exposures

[Vermont3133]

As I understand it there is no possibility of using a cable shutter release with the GX85.
I find the Pana phone app to be unusable.
So I'm left with the option of using the 'T' timer option.
If I use ND filters I can calculate the exposure time with a different app...so no problems there.
So, my question:
If I'm left with the only option of using the shutter button to start and end the exposure [camera on tripod of course]....will the slight shake from operating the shutter have any effect on the image if using a 20-40second exposure?
It seems to me it shouldn't....as it's just fraction of the total exposure time....for example I could walk in front of a 40-50 second exposure and probably not register on the image?

 

[Bob T]

Would this not work?
Vello RS-P1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Panasonic

 

[Vermont3133]

Would this not work?
Vello RS-P1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Panasonic

Not as it is.
The inlet ports consist of two mini USBs for HDMI and charging.
From the checking I did it just isn't possible with a wired release.

 

[John M Flores]

You can use the timer (2 or 10 seconds) to let the camera and support settle down before beginning the exposure.

 

[Vermont3133]

Thanks John, yes, but I was also thinking about hitting the shutter to turn the timer off.
What I'm wondering about though...... if its a long exposure would the bit of camera shake either end actually matter?

 

[John M Flores]

Thanks John, yes, but I was also thinking about hitting the shutter to turn the timer off.
What I'm wondering about though...... if its a long exposure would the bit of camera shake either end actually matter?

Depends on much you pixel peep

 

[Bob T]

Not as it is.
The inlet ports consist of two mini USBs for HDMI and charging.
From the checking I did it just isn't possible with a wired release.

Ah yes, just looked. Thanks!
That's too bad. I have a wired remote that works with my other Panasonics, glad I found out before I needed it.

 

[RAH]

Thanks John, yes, but I was also thinking about hitting the shutter to turn the timer off.
What I'm wondering about though...... if its a long exposure would the bit of camera shake either end actually matter?

I have always heard that what you are thinking is correct - it won't matter on very long exposures.

 

[grcolts]

I have not had any problems with the Panasonic Phone apt using it with my G9...works very well.

 

[Vermont3133]

I have not had any problems with the Panasonic Phone apt using it with my G9...works very well.

Glad to hear it works for you!
But as I mentioned, not so for me.
Totally hit or miss......mostly miss and not the thing I want to be wrestling with on a pre-dawn beach somewhere!

 

[Neon Birding]

As I understand it there is no possibility of using a cable shutter release with the GX85.
I find the Pana phone app to be unusable.
So I'm left with the option of using the 'T' timer option.
If I use ND filters I can calculate the exposure time with a different app...so no problems there.
So, my question:
If I'm left with the only option of using the shutter button to start and end the exposure [camera on tripod of course]....will the slight shake from operating the shutter have any effect on the image if using a 20-40second exposure?
It seems to me it shouldn't....as it's just fraction of the total exposure time....for example I could walk in front of a 40-50 second exposure and probably not register on the image?

If you're using Apple, a lot of people have problems with the Panasonic Image App. One option is test out a Android or Samsung tablet. They are pretty cheap, and works great with the Panasonic Image App.

 

[John M Flores]

Glad to hear it works for you!
But as I mentioned, not so for me.
Totally hit or miss......mostly miss and not the thing I want to be wrestling with on a pre-dawn beach somewhere!

If you haven't already, make sure that you have the latest version of the app. Newer Android versions are much improved at establishing a connection, using a combination of Bluetooth and Wifi to negotiate and connect.

 

[Vermont3133]

If you haven't already, make sure that you have the latest version of the app. Newer Android versions are much improved at establishing a connection, using a combination of Bluetooth and Wifi to negotiate and connect.

Thanks again John and to everybody.
I'm using a Nokia 7.2 running Android 10, so I'm pretty much up to date and have the latest Pana app.
I tried the app again this morning, with the usual frustrating results.
The bottom line for me is that I'm happier not using the app if I can get away with it.
The only time it would be useful for me is with extra long exposures, say, 60 seconds plus, in which case it looks as if a bit of shutter vibration isn't going to matter too much anyway.