Opteka XL Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D Digital Cameras (10 Foot Cord)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001CM0IF2
• Item model number: OP-C3-XL-CORD
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 14, 2008

Product Description

These new remote releases from Opteka allows the camera to be released from a distance. All electronic, just plug-in and use. Has a momentary release, as well as a locking position for time releases

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superior alternative to Canon brand remote, February 17, 2009

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Matt T. Yourst (Mountain View, CA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka XL Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D Digital Cameras (10 Foot Cord) (Electronics)

This Opteka XL shutter release cable is a 100% compatible replacement for Canon's RS-80N3 remote. It's actually superior to the RS-80N3 in two ways: it features a whopping 10 foot cord length (vs an inconveniently short 2.6 foot cord on the RS-80N3), plus it's significantly less expensive than the RS-80N3 despite offering identical functionality.

While in theory it might not be quite as durable as the official RS-80N3, I've owned several of the Opteka releases for years without any malfunctions. Given the price difference vs the RS-80N3, most reliability concerns are solvable by just purchasing a backup Opteka XL (always a good idea for any equipment of this nature, brand or generic). Just be aware of the longer cable - my previous Canon remote was damaged when I accidentally severed the cable by closing the tripod legs onto it (albeit through no fault of the remote itself).

Note that there's another version of the Opteka remote that only has a 3 foot cord - avoid that one, as it's way too short for effective vibration isolation or group self portraiture, and appears to have a lower build quality than the Opteka XL.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great remote!, September 7, 2008

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Michael Wilsker (CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka XL Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D Digital Cameras (10 Foot Cord) (Electronics)

Works perfectly. The Opteka remote feels well constructed and the two-stage button and shutter-lock slider are firm and smooth. Great price, excellent value.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vastly improved product, September 16, 2009

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R. PICKETT "Rod Pickett" (Elk Grove Village, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka XL Remote Release Cord for Canon EOS 1D, 1Ds, 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, & 50D Digital Cameras (10 Foot Cord) (Electronics)

I bought this item in January of 2009. It looked exactly like the photo at the top of the page. It worked fine for several months. But eventually it started performing erratically. Some times I could get the focus lock, but I couldn't fire the shutter. Other times it wouldn't work at all. At first I thought there was a short in the cord near the plug, because moving the cord would occasionally restore proper function.

However, I discovered that the real problem was that the plug was coming apart. I removed it from my camera and part of it stayed in the socket exposing three metal contacts. I was able to put it back together and restore intermittent function. When it stopped working, I would wiggle the plug or push it securely into the socket and eventually it would start working again.

I decided that I needed a reliable replacement, so I considered the Canon brand. But I read reviews complaining about the quality of its construction as well. I concluded that I could afford to buy this cheaper release and treat it more delicately until it started cutting out again.

When the product arrived, I was in for a surprise. It had been completely redesigned. The cord was considerably thicker. And the plug now has a silver-colored hard-plastic component that snaps into the outer rim of the camera socket, holding the plug securely in place. (It looks just like the plug on the Canon brandCanon RS-80N3 Remote Switch for EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II,III, EOS-1Ds Mark II,III, EOS-10D, 20D, 30D,40D, 50D, 5D.)

This is a vastly superior product than the one pictured. Opteka needs to update its photo.

If you are looking for a simple shutter release, you want to buy this one. I anticipate that it will outlast my camera body.

Bravo, Opteka, for improving the quality of your product.