Accessory Power Professional Series CANON RS-80N3 Equivalent Wireless Remote For EOS-3, 1v HS/1v, 1D-series, 1Ds-series, 5D-series, EOS 7D 10D, 20D, 30

by Accessory Power

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002DVZH84
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #883 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 18, 2009

Product Description

The Wireless shutter release is handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure. It employs a superior anti-interference functionality and allows a choice of 16 different RF channels. This is particularly useful if several photographers are working in the same vicinity as you need only choose a specific channel for each photographer to prevent overlapping signals. Another use would be the ability to control multiple cameras with a single remote by assigning each camera their own receiver channel and switching the channels on transmitter. Range up to 100m (320ft.) without obstacles - Retractable antenna for Long range shots! Designed for groups, macros, Time Lapse Mode, Long exposures / Shutter Mode, Continuous shooting mode, etc.

Compatible with EOS-3, 1v HS/1v, 1D-series, 1Ds-series, 5D-series, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, D30, D60 and D2000

Customer Reviews

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most useful accessories I've purchased for my camera, October 3, 2009

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Dennis Brauning (WICHITA, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Accessory Power Professional Series CANON RS-80N3 Equivalent Wireless Remote For EOS-3, 1v HS/1v, 1D-series, 1Ds-series, 5D-series, EOS 7D 10D, 20D, 30 (Electronics)

I've wanted to buy a wireless switch for my Canon camera for a long time, but have been put off by the price of the Canon remote controller. I stumbled on this unit while looking for other camera accessories on Amazon and due to the great price I had to buy one for my upcoming vacation. This is one of the best accessories I've bought for my camera.
I'm writing this review after using the Accessorygenie RS-80N3 Equivalent remote on vacation with my Canon 50D. I used the remote on a regular basis under varying conditions and it was well worth the money I spent on the remote. It was a relief not having to set the timer and then having to run (sometimes over rocky terrain) to get into the picture. It was also nice being able to take several pictures without having to run back-and-forth to the camera, or having the picture ruined by someone missing the timer queue.
Using the device was very simple. One simply mounts the receiver in the flash shoe, plugs it into the shutter release (on the side of the camera), turns the receiver on, turns the transmitter on, frames the picture, and finally presses the button on the transmitter to take the picture. LED lights on the front of the unit indicate that the unit is on and when the camera is focusing and taking a picture.
An advantage of this remote is that it is a radio-frequency remote rather than infra-red like several other remotes for the Canon SLR cameras. Because it is radio-frequency the transmitter does not have to be line-of-sight with the receiver (unlike the infra-red remotes). It was easy to hide the remote when taking pictures as I could hide the hand holding the transmitter behind my wife's back and make the pictures look as if someone else was running the camera. I did not try an extreme range on the remote, but I took several pictures with 50 feet between the transmitter and receiver with no problems.
The remote control has recessed toggle switches on the receiver and transmitter that allows the frequency to be changed if another remote is in use and interfering with your remote. I haven't had any issues with this, but I typically use my camera in areas where interference from another photographer is not likely. The toggle switches are on the small side (I don't see that they could be made bigger without making the transmitter and receiver larger) and require a small jeweler's screwdriver or mechanical pencil/pen to toggle the switches. I didn't find this to be a problem as I typically run around with a mechanical pencil in my pocket and if the switches were not recessed it would be easy to bump a switch and change the frequency on the receiver or transmitter which would prevent them from working properly.
The size of the receiver and transmitter were just right. The transmitter is small enough to fit in your hand and be completely hidden by a partially closed hand, but is still large enough that it is not easy to lose. The receiver isn't much bigger than the remote and is light enough that it can be left dangling from the side of the camera. It is typically mounted in the flash shoe, but when using the flash that slot isn't available. Fortunately, the receiver is light-weight and can be used dangling from the side of the camera, but I'll be looking for a shoe mount that I can attach to my tripods so the receiver doesn't have to dangle from the camera.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the price and performance of this product. It's well made, fairly priced, and worked perfectly with my camera.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Canon RS-80N3 Equivalent, October 14, 2009

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John Guarino (Albuquerque) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Accessory Power Professional Series CANON RS-80N3 Equivalent Wireless Remote For EOS-3, 1v HS/1v, 1D-series, 1Ds-series, 5D-series, EOS 7D 10D, 20D, 30 (Electronics)

Just received mine last week. I've experimented with it outdoors. One of the reasons I purchased it, was to finally get a shot of myself, actually riding on my motorcycle! :o)

I know, pretty silly. Of course, I'll be using it for other situations, but, it seemed to work well in my experiment. I'm using it with my 40D. I'd set the 40D for high speed continuous shooting, and rode toward the camera on tripod. This remote triggered the shutter fairly reliably. There were a couple rides where the it did not trigger the shutter.

On one attempt, when I got off the bike to check the camera, the shutter was still releasing! It was continuously releasing, but not at the high speed rate at which it had been set. Thankfully. It was releasing at about one frame per second. Go figure. Out of about 6 attempts, 3 seemed perfectly successful, 1 had that triggering that wouldn't stop.

All experiments done statically, at distances as far as 50 to 100 feet were successful.

I've just now experimented with it, with the 40D in Live View. It works, but I wouldn't recommend this. Take the 40D out of live view, then use the remote.

I've also just tried it with a cheapo radio flash trigger and receiver, out of China. The flash transmitter was in the hotshoe, and I was hand holding the 430exII speedlite with the flash receiver. This RS-80N3 Equivalent worked perfectly firing the shutter and the Chinese flash transmitter/receiver. The RS-80N3 Equivalent was dangling down along side the camera in the tripod. No need for it to be in the hotshoe.

So, it seems as if this device is going to work in the situations I'd hoped. Time will tell regarding its build quality and longevity.


26Oct09
Just wanted to reiterate that it isn't necessary for the RS-80N3 Equivalent to be in the hotshoe. You can have a speedlite in the hotshoe or a flash radio transmitter in the hotshoe and still use this wireless remote to release the shutter and fire the flashes. I've been using it with the flash radio transmitter for off camera flash work, experimenting using me as the subject. (lack of better subjects) :o)


24Jun10
I did have one experience with this RS-80N3 Equivalent a couple months ago and it didn't fire the cheapo radio flash wireless trigger any longer. The RS-80N3 Equivalent would fire the camera shutter, but not the flash trigger. I had to keep running back to the camera, set the shutter delay, then run back with the off camera flash to where I needed to be. I haven't had an opportunity since then to use Equivalent remote.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for 40D, October 14, 2009

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Blu-estLight "MyEnglishIsGood" (The Beach) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Accessory Power Professional Series CANON RS-80N3 Equivalent Wireless Remote For EOS-3, 1v HS/1v, 1D-series, 1Ds-series, 5D-series, EOS 7D 10D, 20D, 30 (Electronics)

Its really easy to use. Just take it out of the box, throw the included battery into the receiver, connect the receiver to the camera,turn the remote on, and start using. It's pretty crazy how practical this thing is. You can actually be in the pictures with help of a tripod!!! For close-ups it makes a lot of sense so there is not motion distortion... that always used to bug me. If you have a dSLR, make the small investment for a really useful add-on. Easy to use, easy to set up... great item.