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drevilsmom
12th of December 2008 (Fri), 11:26
I'm looking into purchasing a wireless remote from Amazon. I would really prefer to use them as I am also ordering a few more items at the same time. I'm looking at either the Adorama or Opteka wireless remotes, but as this is the first time in foraying into remotes, I'd like some advice. I have a 40D, and I'm wanting the option of opening the shutter for several minute long exposures, along with being able to take group shots with me in it!
ALT1MATE
15th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:25
Why not the Canon RC1? That's the only one I plan to get.
Guapo
15th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:48
I don't believe the RC1 will work with the XXD line.

I have a Phottix Mega Cleon and it works great. Love it.

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=2059609
katodog
15th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:49
I have a Phottix, and love it. Easy to use, cheap, what more can you ask for.
dan j
15th of December 2008 (Mon), 21:51
The RC-1 won't work. The 40D doesn't have an IR receiver.

Here's a thread about RF transmitters.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=611785
I know you want to order from one place, but the one I bought was really inexpensive, including shipping, and I had it fast.

dan
ALT1MATE
17th of December 2008 (Wed), 00:57
Wow, good thing you guys let me know. I was going to buy it this week but plan to upgrade to a 40D soon. The RC1 would have gone to waste.
Mutombo
17th of December 2008 (Wed), 14:53
Get the Phottix
RoryOD
17th of December 2008 (Wed), 15:02
i know its not what you might be looking for..... but its good to have a look at
http://robertbenson.com/blog/archives/860

The bad boy of wireless remotes...yea :-)
SnlpeR
17th of December 2008 (Wed), 15:03
phottix mega cleon for me

the remote is much bigger than the regular phottix cleon
dan j
17th of December 2008 (Wed), 19:12
phottix mega cleon for me

the remote is much bigger than the regular phottix cleon
Funny, one reason I went with the Yongnuo YN-128 is because its transmitter looks smaller and easier to palm when taking self portraits.

dan
drevilsmom
20th of December 2008 (Sat), 22:29
Thanks for all the responses! I do believe that I will probably get the Phottix, as the consensus for not only this thread but many others states that it is decent.
dan j
20th of December 2008 (Sat), 23:46
You'll be happy with whatever you chose I'm betting :)

dan
Wilt
22nd of December 2008 (Mon), 15:27
Back when the Canon 20D was the current product, there was a lot of activity with Adidt radio remotes and wired remotes on eBay. The radio unit had 100m range. Then more recently the vanished even from the web. Now they seem to have 'gone legit' with a web site!

http://www.adidt.com/enproduct/default.asp?typeId=23