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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

01/01/2006 09:47:35 PM · #1

What's a good fair priced remote for the Rebel XT?

Thanks in advance.

livitup

Nikon D70

01/01/2006 09:49:02 PM · #2

I think we paid less than 20 bucks for the official cannon one for my wife's XT. Ebay or Google are your friends.

Prof_Fate

01/01/2006 09:50:42 PM · #3

wired or wireless?

I got a generic wired one for my 300D on ebay for $10. works fine. Wireless ones i think are $25-30.

Each has it's own benefits - to use the wirelss it has to have living batteries, and you pretty much have to be in front of the camera. the wired has a short wire, but can be locked to hold the shutter open for bulb exposures.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/01/2006 09:53:13 PM · #4

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

I hadn't thought about any inherent challenges that would arise from me choosing one over the other, I'm kinda just going for something that's versatile and pretty much on the cheap side. I'm on a bit of a freeze for buying new photo equipment for the next couple of months, but there are things I want to try that I would need a remote for.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

01/01/2006 09:58:19 PM · #5

this is the one i have for my rebel xt, works great

RS60-E3 remote

Message edited by author 2006-01-01 21:58:53.

cresus

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/01/2006 10:01:13 PM · #6

I have the RC-1 wireless remote for the XT that I'm selling for $20. Let me know if you're interested.

01/01/2006 10:15:13 PM · #7

Originally posted by cresus:

I have the RC-1 wireless remote for the XT that I'm selling for $20. Let me know if you're interested.

After reading up some I think I'm going to go with a wired remote Cresus, the having to be frontal and pointing at the camera for infrared to work doesn't apeal currently. Thank you for the response though.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/01/2006 10:16:28 PM · #8

Originally posted by digitalpins:

this is the one i have for my rebel xt, works great

RS60-E3 remote

Thanks for the info Digital, I think I'm going to go with this one, unless I can find something that's got a bit longer cord to it.

Thanks for the prompt response.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

01/01/2006 10:21:32 PM · #9

your welcome all you need for a longer cord is and extension cord that has the same connection I got one from radioshack for cheap, cause for me too the cord was to short.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/01/2006 10:25:27 PM · #10

Originally posted by digitalpins:

your welcome all you need for a longer cord is and extension cord that has the same connection I got one from radioshack for cheap, cause for me too the cord was to short.

awesome...it's good to know I can get a connector. Do you happen to have a brand name or any serial number/description of what I should look for at the shack?

Thanks again

faidoi

Pentax K10D

01/01/2006 10:32:28 PM · #11

Wireless remote = Free.

Using a universal remote for your tv or entertainment with a learning feature. You can just scan someones Canon remote and you have it.

DjFenzl

01/01/2006 10:33:45 PM · #12

I've got a Nikon but I found a free remote program and profile for my treo 600 to remote control my camera. So... free. :)

Edited because what I had written made no sense.

Message edited by author 2006-01-01 22:47:03.

Pioneer

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM for Canon EOS

01/01/2006 10:43:56 PM · #13

I have the wireless remote that I used on my 300 and my 350 XT now and it works very well. It was not that much and you don't have to deal with cords. You also have bulb mode witht the wireless too, when in bulb mode you click once and the shutter stays open when you want to close it click the remote again , and again no wires

01/02/2006 01:21:12 AM · #14

Originally posted by faidoi:

Wireless remote = Free.

Using a universal remote for your tv or entertainment with a learning feature. You can just scan someones Canon remote and you have it.

I saw that somewhere online and thought that was cool. The only problem is I don't know anyone locally with a canon. The only other two local photogs I know both have Nikon. I'm the odd duck out in that crowd. :-(

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/02/2006 01:24:39 AM · #15

Originally posted by Pioneer:

Would the wired not have a similar feature?

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

01/02/2006 01:29:49 AM · #16

If you plan on shooting from behind the camera body, you might want to put up with the wire, as the wireless reciver is on the front of the body. I find that I end up missing too many shots using the wireless from behind the body. Perhaps it is my Luddite nature, but unless I am in the shot, I use the wire. With the extention cord.

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

01/02/2006 01:39:25 AM · #17

Originally posted by BrennanOB:

I'm leaning towards the wired version, and worry about wireless later on down the line. plus I like that I won't be limited by position relative to the camera when I take a shot.

longlivenyhc

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

01/02/2006 01:50:12 AM · #18

Originally posted by android9:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Wireless remote = Free.

Using a universal remote for your tv or entertainment with a learning feature. You can just scan someones Canon remote and you have it.

I saw that somewhere online and thought that was cool. The only problem is I don't know anyone locally with a canon. The only other two local photogs I know both have Nikon. I'm the odd duck out in that crowd. :-(

this one method doesnt require scanning someone elses remote.