Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote Control for Select DSLR Cameras
by Canon Cameras US
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote Control for Select DSLR Cameras
Customer Review: Invaluable
Summary: 5 Stars
This device should be standard with all digital slr's. The versatility it adds goes far beyond including yourself in group shots, I was at the Kentucky derby this weekend and I wanted pics of the enormous crowd, so I mounted my camera on a mono pod without extending it I held it up high above my head as if it was a scepter or the Olympic torch and used my rc1 to trip the shutter. the shots are amazing.
One reviewer comments that it doesn't auto focus that is not true! when you press the button your camera will quickly auto focus and then snap the picture it's true you can't press it halfway but why would you want to, if your using the rc1 then your not looking in the viewfinder anyway.
Some reviewers mention difficulty in positioning the rc1 to effectively trigger the shutter. It is kinda tricky at first and it is IR so it is LINE OF SIGHT. I believe some of the blame for this falls on the size of the camera sensor. Its really small and the front of the hand grip may not be the best spot to put it. For the size that it is you would think there would be additional sensors on the back and side. But getting used to the sensor placement is a very small hurdle to overcome to really enjoy the benefits of this device
Customer Review: Useful Accesories
Summary: 5 Stars
I decided to buy this remotre control after I got $10 gift certificate - so I wasn't able to leave it here for $15! It is good piece of plastic! It is very small remote but nothing is missing. The cool things I like is, you can simply add it to your strap (You may have little bit problem to put it in because there is not enough space but after little bit of playing, you can do it!). This small light black bloc has small red button to release the remote from the strap. Remote is small. In his inside side is small shutter button and you can choose from OFF, Normal Picture, or 2 Seconds delay picture. Second cool thing is, you can use the holder on the strap under your big heavy zoom lens. It is made for it and I think it is nice! You may have problem, because the strap is so short but it is possible to do it. I think Canon made this little thing very well and didn't forget anything. It is small, light, useful and helpful! One thing I would appreciate to be better is the actual remote button. You have to really reach the chip on your camera to activate the Shutter. The length is good enough but pressing it like from a sid (especially right side) is little bit complicated. But I am glad I bought it! It is good help!Customer Review: Do NOT read the other reviews. This item is just FABULOUS!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read through TONS and tons of reviews before finally purchasing this remote for myself. I am using it with a Digital Rebel (300D).
First of all, it will ONLY work in front of the camera. Not behind. Do not buy it if you want to use it while you are behind the camera. It's not for that purpose! Also, keep in mind that you can only have so much of a distance between the remote and the camera. That's not too big of a deal to me though.
I wanted a remote so I could take more self portraits. I got just what I expected. It's small but handy. It focuses (make sure your lens is set to Autofocus) and then takes a picture. It will not take a picture if it can't focus on anything. It also has a 2 second timer so you can hide the remote if you don't want it in the picture. Seriously, I don't see what the big deal is. Its cute and in my pictures I want to show it off. I love how it has a strap attachment. I have a feeling I won't lose it now, but it's inexpensive, so it might be worth buying a double just in case.
I absolutely LOVE this remote and I'm so happy with my purchase. :)
Customer Review: It's Tops!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this remote for just about a week. I recently purchased a XTI with a few accessories, with this being one.
I must say that this is probably a must have. It is for me. When it comes to portraits, self pics, macro, or bulb photography (when you leave the shutter open for REAL long exposures) it's great. For Macro and Bulb, sometimes you dont want even the slightest movement from touching the camera to show up on your exposure.
It is true that because it's IR (requires direct line of sight to receiver) it does not work from "behind" the camera. Which is not convenient when shooting portraits (like small children who you are trying to make smile.....) from behind the camera. A simple, but not pretty, solution to this problem is to simply place a mirror in front of the IR receiver! The bigger the mirror, the more room you have to move around the back of the camera! Just make sure it does not get in the way of the flash.
If you play with it enough....IT WILL WORK FOR YOU! Think OUTSIDE of the box.
$22 bucks, and it stores on your camera strap....FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!
Customer Review: A remote shutter release that doesn't jerk the camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
This item works great and a tip for those that have reviewed it and didn't like the fact that you need to be in front of the camera to use it - while that is true I was able to use it by placing a mirror out of the frame in front of the camera.
I take night shots sometimes and need the steady shot on the tripod. I used to try to set it up then hit the button and let the camera use the times release but this is much quicker, the moon won't shift out of place.
Plus I don't have to run from the camera position anymore to setup a good group photo or have people who cannot frame a picture ruin the shot of the family at a monument in DC or a waterfall in Hawaii.
If I want to be sure that the remote doesn't show in the shot it has a 2 second delay so I can click the button and hide the remote.
If you haven't had one you won't know how much you've missed it until you have one and forget it sometime. There is a strap lock that comes with it so you can clip it to your camera strap too.