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11/28/2007 10:06:21 PM · #1 |
Has anyone used either of these 2 fleebay radio triggers? Both are a wash basically in price but the cheaper has a confirm light for focus.... Are they good/okay/pathetic....
Phottix
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TBuyBuyEasy (god could they pick worse names).
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11/28/2007 10:10:19 PM · #2 |
This thread may interest you:
'Remote' thread
And because it is older I will repost my report:
Ok here is my report.
Here is what it came with:
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You will see a a cable release with about a 2 ft. cord on it. A receiver and the 'remote'. I included the quarter myself(you will not receive one with yours) so you could get a feel for the actual size.
In this photo is my setup:
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This is my 30D on it's tripod. I am using my Tamron 28-75 lens at 28mm. Attached to the camera is the cable release, then the receiver is plugged into the cable release.
First I took a photo with me about 8 ft. away from the camera:
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This photo is the one I took as far away as possible:
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I estimate I was about 50 ft away.
Pardon my dogs they were confused as hell.
My opinion:
In the ebay ad it does say it will take photos up to 100ft away from the camera. This did not happen in my case and I had a clear view of the camera. No FCC tags on this stuff so I assume it is illegal to use this 'remote' in the US. I seriously doubt the 'Remote' Police will be patroling anytime soon though. Ok so I will now list the + and - of this product for me.
The "+"s:
1)It works at least 50 ft. away.
2)You can use it on a Rebel XT or Possibly the 300D Rebel without the cable release.
3)Easy to setup and get rolling.
The "-"s
1) It is illegal(although I have never seen anyone police this)
2) odd batteries (1 - CR2 and 1 - N)although I probably won't replace them often.
I think it was worth the $54.95 spent to finally have a 'remote' for my 30D. If you are wanting a 'remote' for your 30D or Rebel XT I say buy it. B and H Photo carries this for $100. I say buy it off ebay for half the price.
Message edited by author 2007-11-28 22:16:45.
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11/28/2007 10:34:22 PM · #3 |
| Thx Rex... missed that thread.... I have just had such a sh*ty time with the ebay flash wireless things that I wary of the cheap ebay stuff..... on the plus I have some spare odd batteries from the catcus things that might be useful in the wireless 'remote' :-) |
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