|
| 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $19.59
You Save: $10.41 (35%)
New (29) Used (2) from $19.59
Avg. Customer Rating:  107 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 2 x 0.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: RS60E3
Model: 2469A002AA
UPC: 082966581359
EAN: 0689076182515
ASIN: B00004WCID
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New in opened original packaging
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Invaluable for long exposure July 4, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Using photoshop, and being a big fan of bulb exposures the RS60 E3 is a must have accesory. You can use it just as you would the shutter button on the Digital rebel, as well as lock the shutter open, which is very good for painting with a small flashlight, etc.
My only qualm with the switch is the shortness of the cord, but if you're trying to take a self portrait with the remote, then you need to get the Infrared remote. The two of those combined makes for a perfect pair of tools for any remote picture taking needs.
Works as promised July 3, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It does what it says it'll do, and while it's pricey for a couple of contact switches in a plastic handle, considering the cost of parts and my time to make something similar, it's a bargain. I would have liked more heavy duty construction, and the contacts to have more definite tactile feedback for the focus vs shoot position, but it works just fine, and it lets me take pictures while talking more easily to the subject, in addition to the obvious vibration reduction.
 Two Thumbs Up! June 2, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this Canon Remote Switch about 4 months ago and I use it almost constantly. This is one of the most useful camera accessories that I have purchased. Every photographer should have one in his/her toolbox.
A remote switch is essential if you do photos in low light or macro photography. The slightest movement of your camera when you press the shutter release could cause your photo to be ruined. This switch eliminates "camera shake."
Before I purchased this switch, I had to use the self-timer feature on my camera and the time delay was very inconvenient.
There have been a few reviews saying that the Canon Remote Switch is over-priced and cheaply made. I don't think that is true at all! I would definitely buy this accessory again.
 Necessary, but too expensive -- build your own or buy 3rd party May 31, 2006
21 out of 29 found this review helpful
A cable release is absolutely required for two types of photography in particular. Macrophotography requires you to set off the shutter without any vibration, and shooting with the bulb mode might require you to hold down the button for hours. A cable release lets you shoot off a shot without camera shake (especially if you have and use mirror lock-up), and lock the shutter open without having to hold it. It's useful for a lot of other things too though; I used an OLD one (this is back in the era before electronic releases, with a camera from before the AF era) to take firework pictures so I didn't have to keep a hand on the camera.
Long story short, if you use a camera for more than holiday and family snaps, you WILL NEED a cable release at some point.
But, don't get this. Canon is ripping you off. I suspect these cost Canon about two dollars to make, and they are selling them at a 1000% markup. There are two options.
* First, buy an after-market cable release. Amazon sells one under the title "Adorama Digital Remote Release with 36" Cable for Canon EOS Rebel XT." (It says Rebel XT, but it should work with any of the cameras the RC60 work with. Theoretically. I think.) The downside of this is that you don't save money; as of the writing of this review it costs as much as the RC60. However, on principle it removes a sale of an overpriced accessory from Canon. However, you DO get a longer cord (3 feet instead of 2), which is a complaint of many of the reviewers of this.
* Second, make your own. You could do this for about $3 if you wanted; the cost depends on how much you're willing to spend. If you know electronics, get a 2.5mm stereo miniplug. If you short the sleeve and tip, the camera will AF then shoot. If you short the sleeve and ring, the camera will AF and wakeup from standby. If you think you might want to try but don't know what I'm talking about, search for "DIY Canon cable release". You could also buy the book "Hacking Digital Cameras" which has a chapter on how to build not only a release like this, but one that shoots a picture periodically. At present, the cost of that book and the materials for your own cable release will be only a couple bucks more than buying the Canon one.
MUSTTTTTTTTTT HAVE! May 16, 2006
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I mean it...you just have to have it! Before this, when using a tripod, I used to use the self-timer. And I hated the fact that on my digital rebel xt, I couldn't speed up the duration of the self-timer (10 sec) and hence would loose important time-dependent shots. This has made life SO much easier! Get it NOW! You won't regret it!
|
|
|
Disclaimer: This is an Amazon storefront - the products referenced on this site are manufactured and sold by other parties and sold through Amazon.com We make no representations regarding either the products or any information vendors offer about their products. Any questions, complaints, or claims regarding the products must be directed to the appropriate manufacturer or vendor, or to Amazon.com. |
| |
