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maximus96
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:34
I used to have a RC1 when I had my XSi and it worked great for me. Now with the 5D i have to use the 10 sec timer and run back every time. What do you use to trip the shutter wirelessly on your 5D?

thanks
int2str
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:38
I use the Phottix Plato remote and like it a lot.

Alternatively, you could also upgrade your CTR-301P's to RF-602's which can be used to trigger the camera as well as triggering flashes.
ben_r_
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:19
I use the Phottix one as well. Got it on eBay. Could also use my Pocket Wizards, but I have never needed to trigger the shutter from that far away, so those would be overkill.
maximus96
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:29
i looked on ebay and see the phottix for nikon cameras around $45-50. two listing for canon are around $80! is ebay the only source for these?
maxblack
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:30
I use the Phottix also.
You can get it from "TeamSpeed" here on POTN.
mikekelley
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:39
If I get the phottix, when I push the button, is there a delay in the shot?

I am using pocketwizards right now and there's too much of a delay in my opinion...around one second. I want instant response...possible?
ben_r_
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:48
Wow, they dont even have on eBay the one I bought. It was a couple years ago. I think it was around $20. Dont know what to tell you now.
TeamSpeed
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:26
I use the Phottix also.
You can get it from "TeamSpeed" here on POTN.

Nope all out at this time but thank you!
Fangs404
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:49
I use http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/46_48/products_id/422 for my 50D, and it's fantastic. Way cheaper than the Phottix everyone else is using (it's $30), and it works with your 5D. Great remote, easy to use, and great range. I couldn't recommend it more.
TeamSpeed
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:56
I use http://www.procameragear.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/46_48/products_id/422 for my 50D, and it's fantastic. Way cheaper than the Phottix everyone else is using (it's $30), and it works with your 5D. Great remote, easy to use, and great range. I couldn't recommend it more.

That is about 2 generations ago of the Phottix remote. The current one operates at 2.4 ghz with 2 way communications and interchangeable cables. That one works, but is not totally comparable to the latest generation. For around $13 more you get these other features.