Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 2 x 0.8 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WCID
• Item model number: 2469A002AA
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (243 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #83 in Electronics > Camera & Photo
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 17, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Canon RS60 E3 replicates the functions of the shutter release button. The remote switch, on a 2-foot cable, is quite compact, and is compatible with the Canon EOS Rebel 2000, EOS Rebel X/XS, EOS Rebel G, EOS Elan II, EOS Elan IIe, and EOS IX.

Product Description

Digital Camera - 2 ft - Camera Remote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

204 of 208 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Accessory, January 11, 2006

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John Nolley II (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3 (Electronics)

If you plan on taking any photos requiring longer exposure times (particularly "bulb-mode" photographs in which the shutter remains open until you close it), you need this accessory for your camera.

Though the cord is shorter than would be desired, a quick trip to any electronics store should provide a simple solution in an extension: a 3/32" stereo extension cord, or a 1/8" cord with adapters to 3/32". As these can be had for well under $10, you can easily extend the reach of the shutter release beyond what Canon provided.

164 of 172 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good punch for the price..., August 13, 2006

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Kent W. Anderson (Logan, UT) - See all my reviews
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While Canon products at times have a price markup for items that bare the label (like Harley Davidson products) there are a few gems that are good deals at the price point. The Canon backpack and the 50mm 1.8 lens are examples of good deals. This switch also belongs in the 'worth the price' category.

The switch connects into the side of the Rebel XT. The female receptor on the camera is underneath a rubber cover. The cover folds back awkwardly/protrudes when the switch is connected. This is mildly annoying, but not a big deal.

The switch is simple yet effective: half push for focus, full push to take the picture, or push the switch forward to lock the shutter open (for night shots, lightning, etc.). When pressed forward, the shutter remains open until you pull the switch back into place. You don't have to hold the switch open as it locks once it is slid forward.

The switch can activate the shutter either in the single shot mode or the time delay mode. Single shot or time delay are set on the camera, not on the switch.

In single shot the shutter is activated as soon as the button is fully pressed. In time delay, fully pressing the button starts the 10-second countdown prior to the picture being snapped (time to run in front of the camera for family or self-portraits).

For macro shots, night shots, or shots in which minimal or no camera shake is permissible this inexpensive device is quite useful.

Finally, it has little notches built in to the side of its body to help hold the cable securely against the body when the cable is wrapped up for storage. It also has a slot to plug in the male attachment (the part that plugs into the camera) built into the body for convenience in storage and to protect the connector when not in use.

I'm glad I bought it.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy and necessary gadget, November 23, 2002

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Suzanne (Marysville, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3 (Electronics)

What would I do without my remote switch? I would cry real tears. I bought it for nighttime photography and long exposures without camera shake but I use it for almost everything. Even portraiture benefits from this nifty little tool as subjects can be fooled into relaxing their faces while one is not behind the lens. I would have given it five stars but the cord is slightly shorter than I would like.