REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE...

[Steve Parr]

I just ordered the RS-60E3 Remote Switch, as I'm completely unable to keep my camera from moving, even slightly, on my tripod.

Anyone here employ one of these, and how do you like it?

Steve

[aam1234]

Are you sure this one works with the 300D.

[Steve Parr]

Are you sure this one works with the 300D.

Pretty sure. It's listed in the accessory pamphlet for the EOS Digital Rebel (is there a difference between that and the 300D?), so I gotta' figure it works...

Steve

[Persian-Rice]

I live by it, if I am shooting tripod, which is quite a bit, I use the cable.
I have the cheap $18 one, and it wroks real great. Mind you the basic 1D/10D release is $50.

and no, no diff, yes that is the right one for a rebel.

[abel]

i use an rs-80n3 with my 20d and i love it...

in fact i made an extension cable for it since i wanted a little more flexibility...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59407

[RJSorensen]

When I was shooting the Sigma 50-500 . . . at the long end, there was NO way I could get a shot without one of these. You will find it one of the best investments you have made for the quality of your photographs. I wish I had bought one with my camera and not have wasted so much time and effort on what turned out to be sub-standard work. Clean and crisp, as best we can is the only way to go.

You will love it.

[who me?]

I asked this to Abel earlier but has anyone considered the TC? I am finding I am needing one and am looking into the RS or the TC. I could see the benefits of some of the features of the TC but not sure how much I would use them. Since people here have at least used the RS, I am curious of your opinions.
Thanks

[Jon]

I got the TC, not so much because I expected to need it on a regular basis as because I didn't want to find myself wishing I had it. I like being able to use it for longer self-timer settings and bursts/sequences. But is there anything it does that I couldn't do without, if I had to? I doubt it. It's sort of like a boat - if you're worried about how much it costs, you probably can't afford it.

[Deckyon]

I have both. I use the TC remote when doing long exposures over 30 seconds. I have found it invaluable as it will countdown after you press the button before releasing the shutter and then release the shutter and keep it open for as long as the timer is set for. No need to keep track of time. "Set it and forget it!" to borrow a phrase.

I use the RS for just firing the shutter when camera movement is crucial or I have the camera in a position that is uncomfortable. A must for shots like Macros and portraits and other shots where sharpness or movement is key.

[Jim_T]

I use the rs-80n3 with my 10D.. I use it for night shooting and bulb shooting.

If you're going to do any serious tripod shooting, a remote shutter release is something you just can't do without.

My only complaint about the manual Canon remote shutter relases is the price.. Considering the materials and the fact that they're mass produced, I doubt it costs Canon much over $5.00 to make one.. They charge a bit more than that :)

[abel]

i could have made my own only if i had acess to some of those pesky N3 connectors... hehe

[Adam Hicks]

When I had my Digital Rebel I just made my own wireless remote for it. I took the hex codes for the wireless remote that I found on the internet, punched them into my Philips Pronto remote and Voila. Free remote shutter release (and timed release) for my DRebel. From there I could 'teach' any learning remote in the house to control the Rebel, which I did on a very small learning remote and threw it in my camera bag.

Sure wish the 20D accepted IR shutter release!

[steven]

If you are looking into doing some more creative actions like long exposure, multiple pictures at set intervals, pause so long before taking a picture or any combination of these you will find the TC more than worth the extra money.

I have one and am very happy with. Only thing is I wish it had an on/off switch to save the batter. Though I think I'm just being a little obsive about this as the LCD display takes up very little power and the batter probably lasts for years.

[LouDawg]

I just received my RS-80N3 from B&H along with my BG-E2 and both work without a hitch. Now I need to go out and shoot some landscapes!

[desertrat_ps]

Another option is a wireless remote. Check out http://canoncable.com New product announcement. It has a built-in Pre Trigger.

[RichardtheSane]

Look a bit poor to me, I for one think the idea of keeping my camera at constant half press is a waste of power - and I want to make the choice about manual focus, not my accessories.

But this kinda feels like marketing spam to me as the post has been dragged up from last month

[picture-this]

Remote switch and bulb exposures rock the casbah

[napolar]

Adam - Can you tell us the web site where you found the codes? I have Googled several times and can't seen to locate these. - Thanks

[RAitch]

Look a bit poor to me, I for one think the idea of keeping my camera at constant half press is a waste of power - and I want to make the choice about manual focus, not my accessories.

That's why I made my own (DRebelXT)... plus I was bored. Real easy to do and only cost $15CAD for the 4 Radio Shack parts (probably $10US). Tack on an old mouse cord and free film canister and you're laughing.

One button (black) for focus, the other (red) for taking the shot. There's a switch on the side for long exposures. If your lens is on AF, the exposure button will still cause an auto focus. You need to have the lens set for MF... BUT it works great!!!

(I got the canister idea from http://www.chantalcurrid.com/remoteControl.htm)

The wiring is dead simple too. It's not wireless, but it's all I need.

[RAitch]

Correction!!!
The shoot button can take shots without focussing (while your lens is in AF) if your camera is on the creative modes (manual) and you're using custom function 4 to put focus on the * button.

[abel]

looks good... too bad we have those pesky N3 connectors on the 10d & 20d...

no stereo plug connection like on the 300d/drebel

[RAitch]

That's too bad. What the heck do these N3 connectors look like? Was there a need for it (to be able to control more features remotely) or did they just want to screw around?

[abel]

its just an expensive special plug design. i think the plug caters more to the higher end remote release... but im not sure

[Todd Jacobsen]

That's too bad. What the heck do these N3 connectors look like? Was there a need for it (to be able to control more features remotely) or did they just want to screw around?

Camera unique. High end cameras (as well as 10D/20D) have them. N3 connector is supposed to be more "secure" (less apt to fall out).

Rebel line, both film and digital use the single pin.