| ★★★★★ | A must for any kind of slow shutter shots | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | Convenient, and a must for any kind of long exposure shots to prevent any kind of shake from pressing the shutter. Allows for half press for auto focus, or full press to take the shot. Cord is easily wrapped around unit, and there are 2 slots to hold it in place, and an opening on the bottom to hold the plug too. Fit's in my pocket without weighing me down, it works great.
I use this on a Canon 80D and a Canon T3i, but it is compatible with any Canon that has the input on the side of the camera for this jack, which I think is most of their DSLR cameras, if not all.
A note - more modern cameras that have NFC, bluetooth, and WIFI have access to an app on your smartphones called Canon Camera Connect, which lets you use your smartphone as a remote trigger, as well as a live view preview, and a secondary controller for the camera. It can even add geotagging for cameras that don't have GPS! It kind of makes things like this obsolete, but there is still room for it in my bag thanks to its simplicity.
Another note - If you don't have one of these and you want to prevent shake during long exposures, you can set the timer on your camera so that it opens the shutter. Some can be set to 2 seconds, more than enough time to move away from the camera. Just remember to set it back to normal when you are done or you will likely ruin a shot in the future.
A warning - I have since writing this review learned that this item is tagged as "non-returnable" by Amazon. I hear that even applies to defective items, which seems wrong but I have not had the experience of trying to deal with this. I did want to offer a suggestion though, to anyone that might get a bad one and can't return it to Amazon....
Go to any store that sells this item. Buy it, but it has to be the EXACT item. Take it out of the store and swap it with the bad one. Take it back to the store and tell them it was defective and that you want a refund. They will refund your money and you now have a replacement. If they ask if you just want to exchange it say no. If they ask why, just make up a reason. Tell them this is the final straw, or you have no confidence in the item, or something like that. Something confrontational that will get them to just shut up and give you your refund. And you don't even have to feel bad about it. They will jsut send it to the manufacturer to get a credit or be issued a new one. I have been on both sides of this, it all works out for everyone. It is a little underhanded, but it gets you your replacement. | | | | ★★★★★ | The, Remote Switch. | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | | I bought mine back in 2011, and I still use it to this day. Works very well on my Canon EOS 60D. For a very sharp image, you'll need this item. Keeps your unsteady hand off the camera (on a tripod of course). Great for prop photography or that portrait of someone you love. I highly recommend this Remote Switch, it should be in your camera bag. Have a great day. | | | | ★★★★★ | Works with Canon EOS R | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | | Works great with my Canon EOS R, much better and simpler than wireless BR-E1 model. Cord is a bit short though, but 2.5mm extension cords are available for pennies. | | | | ★★★★★ | Does exactly what it says | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | As others have pointed out, the name might be a little misleading on this item. It is what most would call a shutter release as opposed to a remote. Calling it a "Remote Switch" implies to some that it is wireless. But the picture and description clearly state it is corded, so you're basically just arguing semantics at that point. Even Canon calls it a remote switch, so take it up with them.
In my mind, the major reason to buy this is to eliminate the very little but potentially noticeable shake your hand exerts on the camera when you take a long-exposure shot. Those who are complaining about not being able to take self-portraits or the other limitations of a 2ft. cord need to look at the existing wireless solutions; there are different tools for different needs. And I don't know about you, but I'm a big fan of not having a few feet of slack cable hanging down from the a tripod that's top-heavy and holding ~$3,000 worth of equipment. I'd rather the cord be relatively short so anyone walking by doesn't accidentally snag it and pull down my whole setup. If you're shooting immediately behind the camera, the cord is long enough; my wife has even used it to keep her hands in her pockets during cold shoots, and it had slack enough for that.
All that said, it does what it says it does: act as an extension of the shutter button while easily allowing you to make extra-long exposures. The build quality doesn't feel great, but I've dropped it several times and have it packed in the large pocket of our main camera bag that it shares with many other accessories, and it still works perfectly. I think part of it is that the device's electronics are very small and simple, so it's very light and feels cheap even though it might be pretty well constructed.
Unless you're going to be far away from your camera while shooting or otherwise need the range, this will work perfectly and, unlike the wireless switches, does not require batteries that always seem to die at the worst times. I personally prefer wired connections where possible because, with all things considered, they are more reliable than wireless ones.
A note: this does not work with the 40D/50D models. We got this for our Rebel XT and thought it might be usable with the 50D we recently bought, but no go. Understandable, but it would have been nice to not have to buy another one.
Pros:
- Reduces shake during long exposures
- Allows photographer to keep hands in pockets during cold shoots
- Wired, so doesn't depend on batteries
Cons:
- Overpriced
- I would say cord length, but if you're looking for long range, you shouldn't even be looking at this item
- Can't continue using it if you upgrade to anything higher than the 40D | | | | ★★★★★ | This is a very functional, no frills shutter release ... | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | This is a very functional, no frills shutter release. I have used it for years.
However, if you want more functionality check out the Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller.
It has a lot more functionality that I use for shooting stars. My RS60 E3 now sits on the shelf.
Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller will allow you to control:
1. when the shutter opens (self-timer mode)
2. how frequently the shutter opens (intervaltimer mode)
3. how long the shutter stays open (long-exposure timer mode)
4. how many exposures the camera will make in total (exposure count mode)
You can also combine modes: For example, you can program the controller to wait five minutes, release the shutter, then take a total of 25 exposures at five minute intervals. | | | | ★★★★★ | It's a shutter release with a 2 foot cord! | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | I'm not sure what some people expect when they buy this item. As it states in the description, it replicates all shutter release button functions. It has a two-foot cord. Folks, it's a two-foot shutter release cable! If you think that's too short, and your camera will support it, buy the
Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1
which extends the range wirelessly to 16 feet. The only drawback is that you have to use it in front of the camera, but with at least a 2-second delay on your self-timer you can easily move your hand out of the way. Or just use the self-timer and wait at least 2 seconds. (Either way, kind of hard to get the right shot for a regular portrait though!)
None of the shutter release cables that I used on my old 35mm SLR were any longer than this. As the instruction sheet states, it "prevents camera shake when taking photographs using a tripod, such as when taking close-ups or long-exposure photographs (bulb photographs)". It can also be used for tripod-mounted portraits or any time that it would be easier or better to trigger the shutter release without touching the camera. But you have to be close to the camera! It's not designed for self-portraits (although you can extend the cord with a 2.5mm M/F extension cable). There's also many places (eBay for one) that you can get a non-Canon switch with a 3 foot, 10 foot, or 16 foot cord.
I use mine with my
Canon Digital Rebel XSi DSLR
for night photography or for portraits, with the camera mounted on a tripod. For the purpose for which is was designed, it functions perfectly. You can even press and slide the switch to the lock position for long-exposure (bulb) photos (see the instruction sheet under [Usage] #2). When I want to be in the picture, I use the RC-1 wireless remote that I mentioned above. | | | | ★★★★★ | Well Made. Compatible With Canon EOS R6 | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | | OEM is always best. I’m completely satisfied with this product. It’s well made despite other negative reviews. It works as described. The cable is only 2 feet long which is perfect for nighttime long exposure shooting when you don’t want to create any vibrations. I will be buying another. | | | | ★★★★★ | Reduces Camera Vibrations | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | | Nice little remote shutter switch to eliminate camera movement when pressing the shutter button. It's slightly smaller in diameter than a pen marker so can be carried around easily. Using it with a Canon T3i & T5i. Wish I had used one years ago. Can press it half way down to focus, just like the camera's normal shutter button. | | | | ★★★★★ | ten exposures outta 10((((())))) | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | I have used this on my T5i, T6i, and some rented 6d's and 80d's. It is an essential piece of gear that is very cheap to buy, so I got two. You could put the camera on a tripod and use the 2second delay feature, but I don't like touching the camera at all, and this is a great no-hands approach. You then do not need to reprogram how the shutter reacts when using this. You just plug it in and go. There is also a wireless remote that is even cheaper for front camera IR activation. Very useful too.
You can push the remotes shutter button half way to focus, take the pic, and also slide the switch forward to lock it for longer video shooting. Great inexpensive piece of gear that really is useful. Get one! | | | | ★★★★★ | Works Beautifully! | | Product Packaging: Standard Packaging | Verified Purchase | | I ordered this in the hopes that it would work with my Canon Rebel T3i, even though it doesn't say so in the description. It works beautifully! The quality of this item is excellent as well. What I really like about this item is that you don't have to point it at the front of your camera to get it to work as you do with the wireless remote switches. When my camera's on its tripod and I'm taking photographs, I'm usually behind the thing, so this works out wonderfully. :) | | | | See more reviews |
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