Canon Wireless Remote Control RC-1 For Canon Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i G K2 T2 Ti EOS ELAN 7/7E 7N 7NE II/IIE (RC1) + Cleaning Kit

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• ASIN: B001DY58RW
• Item model number: rc-1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 6, 2008

Product Description

The Canon RC-1 remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The RC-1 allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release. Compatible with the Canon EOS Elan II/Elan IIe, EOS Elan, EOS 10S, and EOS IX. Product Description This miniature infrared transmitter operates at ranges of up to 5 m/ 16.4 ft., and may be set for either instant shutter release or 2-second delay. The RC-1 may also be used to activate mirror-lock and bulb-shutter functions.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EOS wireless remote options . . ., May 31, 2009

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trebe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Wireless Remote Control RC-1 For Canon Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i G K2 T2 Ti EOS ELAN 7/7E 7N 7NE II/IIE (RC1) + Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

A very useful feature of the Canon Rebel series cameras is that they can be fired remotely using Canon's RC-1 controller. The RC-1 was used first with Rebel film cameras, and the same unit is compatible with the various versions of the digital Rebel. Using infrared waves to trigger the shutter, the unit can be set in one of two modes, fire (no delay), and delay (2 second delay in firing). The RC-1 is powered by two three volt, CR1220 lithium batteries. Stated range is five meters or about sixteen feet. Since the RC-1 apparently will also trigger the new EOS 5D Mark II, it should become even more popular.

While the RC-1 works very well, and is not a super high cost item, there are other remote trigger units compatible with the Rebel (and other Canon cameras) that provide the same basic functions, at a fraction of the price. These units are manufactured in Asia, and are readily available on eBay starting at about four dollars. While these units work well with the Rebel series, they might not work with the 5D Mark II, so you need to check for compatibility.

Canon does not manufacture a wireless remote for their prosumer SLR's, like the 30D, 40D, and 50D. However remote units for these cameras are also available from the same Asian sources. Because these wireless triggers require both a transmitter and receiver, they are more expensive, but do work well, and add a missing dimension that Canon is unwilling to provide.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hit or miss, May 24, 2009

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T. Stallings "-TJ" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Wireless Remote Control RC-1 For Canon Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i G K2 T2 Ti EOS ELAN 7/7E 7N 7NE II/IIE (RC1) + Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

I'm a Canon guy but this wireless remote is not 100%. It doesn't fire every time, even at three-feet away. It's really hit or miss. Is it possible the supplied batteries are half-dead? We'll see. -TJ

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon RC1 Remote, December 27, 2008

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Dennis F. Watson "Dennis" (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Wireless Remote Control RC-1 For Canon Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i G K2 T2 Ti EOS ELAN 7/7E 7N 7NE II/IIE (RC1) + Cleaning Kit (Electronics)

What can you say. Its fine. Made by Canon. I bought it from DBROTH for $18.99 and received a cheap lens cleaning kit.

Works as advertised.