40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote

Tri3 · 21st of May 2008 (Wed)

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on Cable vs Wireless for the 40D.

I upgraded from the XTI and my wireless remote doesn't work on the 40D. I was never really that thrilled with the one I had for the XTI. It was too small and easy to loose.

Shanna · 21st of May 2008 (Wed)

I am interested too.

apersson850 · 21st of May 2008 (Wed)

Aren't the advantages and disadvantages rather obvious?

Cable is cheaper but less flexible.

Overkill-F1 · 21st of May 2008 (Wed)

The wireless remote works from in front of the camera (self-portait). I prefer a wired release. I made one for my XSI with an old hands-free ear-piece from a cell phone. Works great and the price was right.
...Terry

TeamSpeed · 21st of May 2008 (Wed)

The Cleon C8s are RF, not direct line of site IR, the rebel line is the only one with the IR eye for the remote. To buy a Cleon Phottix wireless for the 40D, check the For Sale board for these, or on ebay. If you are interested in more info, PM me.

And if you upgraded to the 40D, a signature change is in order!

SlowBlink · 22nd of May 2008 (Thu)

I've got one like the cleon on the way. Fits on the hot shoe and works from any direction. Should be great for street shooting with the remote in my jacket pocket. I saw you ad too late TS..crap

tzalman · 22nd of May 2008 (Thu)

Just as a BTW, the Cleon can also be used as wired release by using the manual switch on the receiver unit. 2 for 1.

mzivtins · 22nd of May 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by apersson850

Aren't the advantages and disadvantages rather obvious?

Cable is cheaper but less flexible.

i found mine quite bendy......

THE TROOPER · 22nd of May 2008 (Thu)

no probs with my RSN80. Its great

21st of May 2008 (Wed)	#1
Tri3 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 91 IMAGE EDITING OK	40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on Cable vs Wireless for the 40D. I upgraded from the XTI and my wireless remote doesn't work on the 40D. I was never really that thrilled with the one I had for the XTI. It was too small and easy to loose. __________________ Canon XTi, 40D, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Canon EF 35mm f/2.0, Canon EF 100 Macro USM, Canon EF 18-55 Canon EF 70-200L 2.8 IS USM, Canon 580 EX II Speedlite Gitzo GM5540 / Gitzo GT12530 / Markins Q3 Emille 4xIronman(Brazil,Florida,Roth)

21st of May 2008 (Wed)	#2
Shanna Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 55 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote I am interested too. __________________ ~Shanna~ Canon 40D/ 50mm 1.4/ 18-55mm IS kit lens/ 430ex

21st of May 2008 (Wed)	#3
apersson850 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Traryd, Sweden Posts: 8,435	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote Aren't the advantages and disadvantages rather obvious? Cable is cheaper but less flexible. __________________ Anders

21st of May 2008 (Wed)	#4
Overkill-F1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 479 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote The wireless remote works from in front of the camera (self-portait). I prefer a wired release. I made one for my XSI with an old hands-free ear-piece from a cell phone. Works great and the price was right. ...Terry __________________ 50D, 450D, 18-55mm IS, 30mm f/1.4, 60mm f2.8 macro, 100mm f2, For Sale- EF 24mm f/2.8 There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". Dave Barry

21st of May 2008 (Wed)	#5
TeamSpeed Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cow and Corn Country, Indiana Posts: 19,677 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote The Cleon C8s are RF, not direct line of site IR, the rebel line is the only one with the IR eye for the remote. To buy a Cleon Phottix wireless for the 40D, check the For Sale board for these, or on ebay. If you are interested in more info, PM me. And if you upgraded to the 40D, a signature change is in order! __________________ 7D \| 100L \| 24-70L \| 70-200L f2.8 IS \| Σ 50-500 OS \| Σ 50 1.4 \| Tok 11-16 \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS Past Equipment \| My Gallery \| My Mini-Reviews Resources For Sale: Focus Genie MicroAdjustment Chart \| Gel Genie Flash Gel Holder \| High ISO Denoiser Action

22nd of May 2008 (Thu)	#6
SlowBlink "I like dog butts" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 1,926 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote I've got one like the cleon on the way. Fits on the hot shoe and works from any direction. Should be great for street shooting with the remote in my jacket pocket. I saw you ad too late TS..crap __________________ Rob Anatidaephobia - The Fear That You are Being Watched by a Duck.

22nd of May 2008 (Thu)	#7
tzalman Fatal attraction. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gesher Haziv, Israel Posts: 10,807 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote Just as a BTW, the Cleon can also be used as wired release by using the manual switch on the receiver unit. 2 for 1. __________________ Elie / אלי "If you presume to love something, you must love the process of it much more than you love the finished product." John Irving, 5/2012. "In theory there is no difference between practice and theory, but in practice there is." Yogi Berra Site

22nd of May 2008 (Thu)	#9
THE TROOPER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wales,U.K Posts: 737	Re: 40D Cable Remote vs Wireless Remote no probs with my RSN80. Its great __________________ 5DII GRIPPED - 17-40L http://www.dreamworldimages.co.uk/

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