Wireless Shutter Release opinion

[Lisa Scott]

Hi,

I've got a Canon Rebel XTi. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good wireless shutter release I could get for my camera? I've got a Manfrotto tripod, nice and heavy. Now I'm looking for a wireless shutter release. I'm not needing the release for macro work, just the typical use.

any help or ideas or opinions?

[Ben H]

Canon do two, the RC1 and the RC5. Both can be got for peanuts.

I went with the Canon wired one, largely for bulb exposures, and again, they are not expensive.

[tirediron]

This is the unit I've been using for about a year now and while it's not the cheapest, it does have a couple of advantages. One is that it has both wired and wireless capabilty and second that rather than an IR release, it uses RF (radio waves) meaning that the signal isn't blocked by leaves or anything else in the way. I've used it successfully out to about a 100' - excellent for birding.

[Duane]

I purchased the Canon Wireless Remote (RC-5), and really enjoy it. I honestly couldn't recommend it though. There seems to be better options available for just a few dollars. The RC-5 is a decent "line of sight" remote, but the tactile feedback is sort of terrible. It takes lots of practice to be able to press the button just right to allow the camera to focus. What happens more often is that you'll press the button fully and the picture will be taken without focusing. You also need to be in front of the camera to use it. This makes it OK as a self portrait remote, or any other time you just want in the picture.

[Marko]

This is the unit I've been using for about a year now and while it's not the cheapest, it does have a couple of advantages. One is that it has both wired and wireless capabilty and second that rather than an IR release, it uses RF (radio waves) meaning that the signal isn't blocked by leaves or anything else in the way. I've used it successfully out to about a 100' - excellent for birding.

That product looks wicked cool T.I. ! Thanks for sharing!