They hardly take up any space in your camera bag, yet they're often left behind. The cable release allows you to trip the shutter without jarring the camera, enabling you to capture sharper images.
Nikon "traditional" cable release on a Fujifilm X20
For my Fujifilm X20, I'm using the wonderful (and affordable) Nikon AR-3 Mechanical Release that's 12" long and runs $16.95. For all of my other cameras, I'm using the mandatory electronic releases.
I recommend always having one release for one camera in your bag. For night photography, low-light mood shots, and product work, they really come in handy.
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