| Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3 |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $18.59
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Seller: Ace Photo Digital
Rating:  179 reviews
Format: CD
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
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Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
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: 0082966581359
ASIN: B00004WCID
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Remote switch convenience | | • | Replicates all shutter release button functions | | • | Compatible with some Canon EOS cameras | | • | Simple plug-in attachment | | • | Compact design |
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Product Description
wired remote for select Canon digital cameras with a minijack remote input, including the Digital Rebel XT/XTi, EOS Digital Rebel/Digital Rebel XT, EOS ELAN, and EOS Rebel * replicates functions of the camera's shutter button * offers immediate shutter release and shutter lock for long exposures * 25-inch cable * 7/8"W x 5/8"H x 3-1/4"D * warranty: 1 year *
Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon RS60 E3 replicates the functions of the shutter release button. The remote switch, on a 2-foot cable, is quite compact, and is compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel 2000, EOS Rebel X/XS, EOS Rebel G, EOS Elan II, EOS Elan IIe, and EOS IX.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 A fantastic accessory for pretty much every DSLR owner March 24, 2007
MiRSD
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
I'll start off by saying that this item IS compatible with the Rebel XTi (I've seen conflicting information floating around).
I just recently purchased my XTi and noticed that even when using a tripod that my pictures would come out slightly blurred a lot of the time - I'm assuming this is from the vibration when pressing and releasing the shutter button. This made long-exposes such as night photography difficult for me and often left me disappointed with the results.
Fortunately I found this great item! It plugs into the side of the camera by the USB connector and features basic controls (half click, full click, and the ability to click and lock the button).
One of the first things you'll notice is the short cord - something almost every single review has mentioned but I really didn't think it would be THAT short - this is both a Pro and a Con.. A "Pro" because it doesnt leave lots of slack that can become tangled or drop loosely to the ground but also a "Con" because you still need to remain relatively close to the camera for this to function.. If you're dealing with Macro (up-close) photography with live animals it would be nice to set the camera up and sit 5-10 feet away and remotely trigger the camera without being close enough to scare them away. Another time a long cord would be nice would be for self-photography and to place a camera in a place which is otherwise not reasonable for you to get to (such as a high location, on a roof, in a tree, etc..)
Apparently you can get a little "Do it yourself" with this item and splice a longer cable onto it if you feel the need. They also sell a wireless remote which is probably even better for these needs but you have to keep a direct connection between the camera and the remote).
Back to this remote switch though:
By half-pressing the remote, the camera will autofocus (much as it does when half-pressing the shutter button on the actual camera) and fully pressing it will release the shutter and snap a picture.
The part that becomes quite nice is the "Lock" function. This lets you lock the button down (done by full-clicking and sliding the button to the side) for as long as you want while the shutter remains open - this means you can lock it for 5 minutes for pinhole photography or night shots - something you would otherwise need to keep your finger on the shutter release button for (which will almost always cause some vibration/shaky pictures).
You do this by setting the exposure time to "Bulb" mode (from what I can tell, its only available in [M] mode on the XTi).
A very excellent remote switch that is more than worth the $20-30 selling price (just don't tell canon!) - If I could make one change it would be to have the camera use a replaceable cable so that you could easily unplug the 2 foot one and replace it with a 5 or 10 foot one since it appears to just be a standard audio cable.
All-in-all, a must-buy which is also very affordable!
Great Remote! June 20, 2005
FPS Girl
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Besides that the cable is somewhat short, this remote works extremely well. I also bought the Canon Wireless Remote Control RC1 which doesn't work well at all and only when it's held close to the camera and in a specific angle.....I do recommend this over the wireless one...
Leave the camera alone! February 20, 2006
Ahmed S. Al-muhaidib (Saudi Arabia)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
I had the wireless remote, but I had to get my hand in front of the camera so the IR connects the IR receiver in the camera, and gives the camera the command to release the shutter... (NOT Convenient)... but with this, I was freed to take shots from any place, and not shaking the camera when it was on the tripod.
TIP: there is an option in the Canon 350D (A.K.A. Rebel X) that locks the shutter once you click the first time, so when you click again to take the shot, there will be ZERO shake (Because the Shutter does shake the camera when you take a macro shot)
A Must have for EOS 2000 June 27, 2001
A. Sutioso (Monterey Park, CA United States)
26 out of 33 found this review helpful
This is a must have accessories for EOS 2000 owner who wants to step beyond the artistic touch. I used to use the timer to take picture in low light or motion effect just to erase the possibility of jerking my camera.But I hate it because I need to wait the timer to start and to stop when there is possibility of people passing or other unexpected things messing up my picture. With this remote, I'm able to snap right a way without waiting the timer to end. Beside if you want to experiment with the "BULB" settings, the chance of you jerking off the Camera while using the remote is None. However, you still need a Tripod to set-up your camera perfectly.
Two Thumbs Up! June 2, 2006
Gerald L. Gentry (Austin, TX United States)
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.
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