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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. Compatible with EOS 5D Mark II,
EOS 7D,
Eos 60D,
EOS Rebel T1i / 500D,
EOS Rebel T2i / 550D,
EOS Rebel T3i / 600D,
EOS Rebel T4i / 650D,
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.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
132 of 134 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Adam Walpert
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.
48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By I.B. Wright
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this unit because I wanted to be able to join in the group photos I've been taking without having to use a timer. When I opened the packaged I was pleasantly surprised by the small size (2.5"x1.25"), and quality build. Next step was to setup my camera to use the device, which actually just required setting the camera to "remote activation", two button presses. I click the button and "snap" - very pleased at that moment. Then I walk in front of it, and back up enough to be within range for a full body shot(50mm lens on crop), I press the button and nothing. I had to walk to within 5-6 feet to get the remote to work.
In the end it failed for my intended purpose, but I will keep it for remote activation when on a tripod for telephoto work because the price is right.
In the end it failed for my intended purpose, but I will keep it for remote activation when on a tripod for telephoto work because the price is right.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect wireless shutter button thingie thing
it's cheap. it works. after four months it's still working. not much more is needed in this department. the end.
Published 5 days ago by david menna
3.0 out of 5 stars
works, but with limits
It works after you set up the camera. However, you need point it directly to the camera's IR receiver so it's useful only when you want to be part of the picture. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Tim
1.0 out of 5 stars
useless range
work for max 5 feet from camera,.... i might as well get a wired one so i wont have to bother with battery...
Published 5 days ago by SumYumGai
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use remote.
This is great, now I can be in the pictures. The small size makes it easy to clink and not be noticed. This works with any newer digital camera. Works great.
Published 5 days ago by Terlbear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great price
It works just fine as an authentic Canon remote with shutter release button and a 2-second timer mode so that you don't appear holding it in the picture. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Nghia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A- product
Works great with my canon t2i, switch camera to remote shutter and your up and going. Only problem is you cannot have the remote shutter in your pocket and take a picture as it... Read more
Published 6 days ago by zach
4.0 out of 5 stars
is convenient
Is economic control, but does not work on all cameras specified in the publication, such as a Canon t2i tried and did not work. I do not know if there are other models.
Published 6 days ago by Daniel González
1.0 out of 5 stars
Junk. You get what you pay for.
Just arrived yesterday, and all I can say is if you want a wireless remote, don't get this one. It doesn't even work.
- Cheap plastic. Read more
- Cheap plastic. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Blake S.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't work on mine.
Got what I paid for. Got this so I can use it with my Canon. Didn't work what so ever.
Published 12 days ago by A. Ortiz
1.0 out of 5 stars
didn't work
I guess you can't expect a miracle for so cheap. It didn't work from the beginning, then started to work, then didn't. Spend the extra bux and buy canon on this one. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Hobbysniper
