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03/29/2006 03:54:07 PM · #1 |
Time permitting, I thought I'd take a walk over to Henry's and get myself a wireless remote shutter release.
I found (CANON RC-1 REMOTE CONT (EOS10S,ELAN,T2)) on the henrys.com website, but their actual selection may be better.
Does anybody have any experience with these?
I definitely want wireless.
What's the range? I suppose you need line-of-sight to the receiver on the Canon body?
Cheers & thanks
Message edited by author 2006-03-29 15:56:09.
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03/29/2006 04:23:54 PM · #2 |
| I'm making my own with a kit UHF long range reciever and transmitter which should give 100 metres (110 Yards) range non line of sight. I will let you know how it goes. I've also seen an add for a third party made wireless remote non line of site device also that gives 30ft or 30 metres range for $US99 it looked quite a tidy unit. |
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03/29/2006 04:25:31 PM · #3 |
I love mine... I've been using it for long exposures (particularly night photography). It does require line of sight, but unless you're using a really wide lens, most of the time you can stay out of the shot.
edit to add:
It's very small and weighs about 1oz. It comes with a handy strap carrier so it'll never leave your camera.
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03/29/2006 04:29:25 PM · #4 |
I'm curious about the remotes, too. RC-1, RC-5...what to get...?
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03/29/2006 04:36:35 PM · #5 |
I currently use the wired remote with a 15 Metre extension cord that I made up. Great for getting bird shots. I really like it. The wireless will be better though especially where I want myself in the shot but not the lead.
Message edited by author 2006-03-29 16:43:07. |
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03/29/2006 04:46:47 PM · #6 |
I got a RC-1. I'm pretty happy with it, the range isnt great a couple of meters at best, and needs line of site (more often than not). Its really handy, small (but easily lost!). You can also use an old nokia handsfree kit, which you can get from the pound (or dollar) shop.
Definately worth getting dood! |
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03/29/2006 04:49:18 PM · #7 |
Once you get the wireless remote, you can use your universal remote to copy the code and have an extra one. PDA's should work also.
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03/29/2006 04:50:15 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by dahved:
I'm curious about the remotes, too. RC-1, RC-5...what to get...? |
I got the RC-1... it's almost non-existent and pretty doggone cheap too. |
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03/30/2006 07:29:30 AM · #9 |
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03/30/2006 07:47:47 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by dahved:
I'm curious about the remotes, too. RC-1, RC-5...what to get...? |
Basically the difference between the RC-1 & RC-5 is about $6.00.
The RC-1 has instant remote response and the RC-5 has a 2 second delay.
The RC-1 has a switch that allows 3 setting - lock, imediate. and 2 sec.. The RC-5 doesn't. The RC-1 also comes with a clip for your camera strap. The RC-5 doesn't.
The RC-1 is the better unit for all the above mentioned reasons.
Chances are Henry's will not be able to tell you what the difference is between the RC-5 vs RC-1 but tell them you seen the RC-1 for $29 and they should give it to you for that price. Thats what I did for mine and I believe Yorken did as well.
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03/30/2006 08:06:34 AM · #11 |
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03/30/2006 08:35:22 AM · #12 |
| Just purchased the RC-1 :D |
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03/30/2006 09:36:57 AM · #13 |
The only trouble/design flaw I find is that the sensor for the remote is on the front of the camera. So, when taking landscapes or still life, for example, you have to get in front of the camera but out of shot or do a reacharound thingy.
I dont know if any of the other models in the canon range have an additional rear sensor but it's a wee bit of a gripe for the 350D IMHO
Steve |
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03/30/2006 09:38:12 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by Tallbloke:
The only trouble/design flaw I find is that the sensor for the remote is on the front of the camera. So, when taking landscapes or still life, for example, you have to get in front of the camera but out of shot or do a reacharound thingy.
I dont know if any of the other models in the canon range have an additional rear sensor but it's a wee bit of a gripe for the 350D IMHO
Steve |
Yea, I was thinking that might be a problem, but as nobody else has every meantioned it, I guess people manage? |
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03/30/2006 09:42:56 AM · #15 |
| Well, couldn't you just use the 2-second delay to give you time to get out of the shot? At least for non-action scenes. |
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03/30/2006 09:48:32 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by Tallbloke:
The only trouble/design flaw I find is that the sensor for the remote is on the front of the camera. So, when taking landscapes or still life, for example, you have to get in front of the camera but out of shot or do a reacharound thingy. |
Why would you be in front of the camera when your shooting landscape??? And if your shooting still life chances are you won't fit in the frame anyway (or you can just stand to the side). |
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03/30/2006 10:11:24 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by notonline:
Originally posted by Tallbloke:
The only trouble/design flaw I find is that the sensor for the remote is on the front of the camera. So, when taking landscapes or still life, for example, you have to get in front of the camera but out of shot or do a reacharound thingy. |
Why would you be in front of the camera when your shooting landscape??? And if your shooting still life chances are you won't fit in the frame anyway (or you can just stand to the side). |
In order to use the remote release as the IR sensor is on the front. |
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03/30/2006 10:14:05 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by bluenova:
Originally posted by notonline:
Originally posted by Tallbloke:
The only trouble/design flaw I find is that the sensor for the remote is on the front of the camera. So, when taking landscapes or still life, for example, you have to get in front of the camera but out of shot or do a reacharound thingy. |
Why would you be in front of the camera when your shooting landscape??? And if your shooting still life chances are you won't fit in the frame anyway (or you can just stand to the side). |
In order to use the remote release as the IR sensor is on the front. |
But if your shooting landscape why would "YOU" (not refering to you personaly but you being a person) be in front of the camera if your not going to be in the shot??? |
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