Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote Control for Select DSLR Cameras
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon RC-1 Wireless Remote Control for Select DSLR Cameras
Customer Review: Does what it promises
Summary: 5 Stars
There's not much to be said about the wireless remote. It does what it should. I primarily bought the remote to avoid camera shake when housing my XT on a tripod. Unfortunately, the XT and XTi only have a sensor on the front so you still have to use the two second timer, hold the remote in front of the camera and then pull it back before it fires. That's not the remote's fault though so it still gets 5 stars. If you want a more versatile option, you have to go with the Zap-Shot Wireless Radio Remote which gets around the sensor issue. You just have to decide if that's a $100 annoyance or not.Customer Review: Great Remote
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have read my review on the Opteka Remote you will know already how great this remote is for my Canon XTi. Ok, it is a bit more expensive than Opteka's, but if it works, it is worth the price. And that is the difference between the two. The Canon worked first time. Opteka's did not with the XTi. It is a handy little remote with 3 options. Instant shutter, 2 second release and lock so that you cannot accidently take a shot. There is a strap holder, which I think is great. It took me a while to have to undo the strap on my camera to add this holder but the end result is worth it as the remote is now where the camera goes. Great remote and worth the extra price compared to generics.Customer Review: Works Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Simple and very easy to use. I have only used this inside and works just fine. I have not had the poor performance some have experienced. It is a line of sight device and works virtually every time the button is pressed. I found it better to use the 2 second delay but that is personal preference I am sure. I do not use the holder to carry it on my camera strap but keep it in my tripod case as I only will use it when the camera is tripod mounted.
UPDATE: My wife and I went hiking and I took several pictures of us, probably around 12-15 feet and it worked flawlessly every time. I have a very large lens hood on this particular lens and it proved to be no problem at all.
Customer Review: Works great, very reliable
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this whenever my camera is on a tripod. It works great - photos are tack sharp. I use it with a 5d, and I love how I am now free to look over my camera at my subjects (particularly children) to build rapport, make them laugh, or give them directions, i.e., "chin down", etc...
It requires a line-of-sight to work, so I do have to curl my right hand around my camera to the right of the lens (same side as shutter release) to reach the sensor, but this is not a problem. And you can clip it to your strap so it is always accessible.
Oh, don't forget to change your camera mode to timer or the remote won't work.
Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Great Product, Great Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so glad to find this item on Amazon.com. I didn't even realize the wireless remotes were available. I know from some of my older Canon 35MM products the wired remotes with extension (to allow you to be in a group shot and also take the shot) could quickly add up to the area of $100.
This made it much more affordable and I no longer have to deal with that cumbersome cord stretched around the family photos.
The only complaint I have about this product (if you could really call it a complaint) is that it is almost too small. Thank goodness it has a built-in clip that easily attaches to your neck strap or it could be lost easily.