NEEWER® IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500D / T2i/550D / 5D Mark II / 7D / 60D / T3i / 600D / XSi / 450D/ XSi / 450D / XT / 350D / 300D ...

by Neewer

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B004WB8EYM
• Item model number: 10004439@@
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Digital Camera Accessories > Accessory Kits
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 13, 2011

Product Description

This RC-6 remote control acts as a wireless shutter release capable of instantly triggering the shutter without disturbing the camera. It can trigger the camera shutter release remotely from a distance. The compatible camera has a built-in infrared receiver for this remote trigger device. It is ideal for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-up and time exposure.

Features:
*Can be used with shoot cameras compatible with remote control shooting function.

*Works from up to 5 meters away.

*Compared with the self-timer function, the remote controller give you more time before shooting.

*With a switch to delay 2 seconds or not.

*Surface part is using high-quality PU material.

*Compact and portable design.

*Can put easily into your pocket or on a keychain.

Specifications:

*Type: Infrared remote controller

*Operating range: Appox. 5m/16.4ft

*Battery life: 6000 transmissions

*Item weight: 11g

*Item size: 6.7 * 3.5 * 0.6cm

*Package size: 8 * 6 * 2.2cm

*Package weight: 24g

* Compatible with:
* (NOTE: RC-6 remote will not work with EOS 50D)
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 7D
Eos 60D
EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
EOS Rebel T2i / 550D
EOS Rebel T3i / 600D
EOS Rebel XSi / 450D
EOS Rebel XSi / 450D
EOS Rebel XT / 350D
EOS Rebel / 300D and any other canon models which support remote control mode.

package contents:
1x Remote Control
1x CR2025 Lithium Battery (Pre-installed)
1x User Manual

Customer Reviews

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing value, why spend more?, September 26, 2011

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PhotoGraphics (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NEEWER® IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500D / T2i/550D / 5D Mark II / 7D / 60D / T3i / 600D / XSi / 450D/ XSi / 450D / XT / 350D / 300D ... (Electronics)

This remote from Neewer (which has the Shoot brand on it) is not just similar to the one with the Canon name brand on it, it is the same unit. The only difference is that to get the Canon-branded remote you pay a whopping 83% more. The selling price for this remote was so low I was actually concerned that it was either junk or the seller was a fly-by-night. Not true on either score. It worked perfectly out of the box on my Canon 60D, was well packaged, came with battery and a basic instruction manual and the seller had it to me much sooner than I expected (it doesn't qualify for Prime so I expected to wait at least another week). Shipping charges were MUCH lower than expected - basically actual cost to the seller.

The remote itself isn't rocket science so I won't go into a lot of techie details. It is small enough to fit easily in the accessory pouch of my camera case, comfortable to hold and has a large curved disc that helps you slide your thumb exactly over the raised release button without having to look at the switch. That makes it easy to hold inconspicuously at your side. You also have the option of setting a slide switch on the back of the case to permit a 2-second delay after pushing the button. That way you can push the button and put your hands wherever you want to. A third option is if you set your camera to "bulb" one push will open the shutter and a second push will close the shutter ... no need to hold the button in.

Most people don't like self-timers for good reason - the mad dash to get into the frame with your group usually results in unnatural photos. With a wireless remote you can concentrate on having fun without the stress.

Time will tell how long this remote will last, not that I plan to use it every day anyway, but if it fails I'm not too concerned. I can buy 6 more of them for the price of one Canon-branded unit.

PS - I'm choosing to reinsert the little plastic tab that came with the remote to keep the battery from making contact (so it didn't accidentally discharge in shipping). It's easy to slide back in and I think it will help prolong the battery life if the button gets pushed while in my carrying case.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap remote works well on Canon 60D, July 28, 2011

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Adam Walpert (Upper Saddle River, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEEWER® IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500D / T2i/550D / 5D Mark II / 7D / 60D / T3i / 600D / XSi / 450D/ XSi / 450D / XT / 350D / 300D ... (Electronics)

I got this as a cheap alternative to the Canon remote, and it works great. On my Canon 60D I change the drive mode to timer/remote, and point the remote at the front of the camera. It works! This remote also has a 2 second delay switch on the back of the remote, which works as advertised - press the remote button, the signal is sent to the camera (AF assist light blinks) then the shutter triggers after 2 seconds. Regardless of the shutter delay set by the camera, the remote will trigger the shutter immediately or after 2 seconds, depending on the remote's chosen mode. It takes a CR2025 3V lithium cell (conveniently included and pre-installed). As for range, indoors it works up to 24 feet away (tested by me) and it does not seem to be affected by ambient light levels, though I have not tried it in sunlight. One drawback is that it cannot wake the camera from power-saving or sleep mode (e.g. if it is powered on but has not been used for a few minutes), but this is not a flaw of the remote - to avoid this issue, just change your camera settings so that it never goes to sleep. For less than $5, can't be beat.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy Setup, August 24, 2011

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chrisghemm - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NEEWER® IR Wireless Remote Control RC-6 shutter release for Canon EOS T1i/500D / T2i/550D / 5D Mark II / 7D / 60D / T3i / 600D / XSi / 450D/ XSi / 450D / XT / 350D / 300D ... (Electronics)

This is a good option for self portrait or if you want to include yourself in a group without running to try to beat the timer. Having a remote control plus seeing the screen on the T3i allows me/us to position ourselves properly for the picture.

I bought this for my T3i. Easy setup. has an option for 2 second delay or immediate shutter release. It will only work in front of the camera. It tried bouncing the signal into the wall like other suggested but it is unpredictable and will only work maybe 5% of the time. The range is about 20 ft when you shoot from the front.