Wireless Remote Shutter Release For Canon EOS 40D and 50D SLR Digital Cameras

by Vivitar

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002N65P7W
• Item model number: VIV-RC-200-40D
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #73 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Lens Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2009

Product Description

The Vivitar wireless remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The wireless remote allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great - Good Price, March 7, 2010

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James P. Beard (Charlottesville, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Remote Shutter Release For Canon EOS 40D and 50D SLR Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I use this product with a Canon EOS 40D. I normally buy nothing but Canon made accessories but I don't need a wireless remote shutter that often and decided to try a less expensive alternative. It was a good decision. The Vivitar unit works just as it is supposed to do and provides all the shutter functionality in a remote unit without the wires. I haven't tested the range since I'm usually within 20 feet of the camera so I can't comment on that particular feature; but, for my purposes I'm very pleased with the unit.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivitar Plus Amazon? Can't Go Wrong, June 8, 2010

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Robert E. Glasscock - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Remote Shutter Release For Canon EOS 40D and 50D SLR Digital Cameras (Electronics)

An external shutter release is virtually essential for several reasons, starting with sharpness.

Cable or wireless? Why NOT wireless? Expense? I tried the Opteka cable release for the 40D and had the same experience as others. Sure, it's far cheaper. Mine (like others') didn't work.

Vivitar offers this transmitter / receiver combination at a reasonable and attractive price (only 4 are available as I write, so I'm glad I acted).

It arrived quickly. I excitedly read the brief but clear instructions, set it up on my 40D, and it didn't work.

But THAT can't be because it's Vivitar.

Turns out, as the instructions make clear, your transmitter and receiver are supposed to be in synch when they leave the factory. But sometimes they're not. If you're having trouble, just re-synch. They show you how. Takes about 10 seconds.

And, naturally, the Vivitar wireless remote shutter release works flawlessly in one-shot mode, 2-second delay, or continuous (either triggered instantly directly from the transmitter or manually on the camera).

I'm going to be using this a LOT. Even MORE, I suspect, than just with standard tripod shots: I got a Gorillapod Zoom to go along with this Vivitar wireless release -- for much easier rapid "tripod" setups in the field.

And since Gorillapods work equally well as lightstands for placing master / slave Speedlights, I'll be getting another couple of those.

The great thing? With Amazon policies and security and products, you really can't beat the deal.

I've saved nearly $2,000 on purchases for this one camera system over the past two years. That's no joke.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great service & incredibly fast shipping., February 11, 2010

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M. Siddiqi (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Remote Shutter Release For Canon EOS 40D and 50D SLR Digital Cameras (Electronics)

Remote was priced right and arrived in no time. A quick read of the instructions and I'm now using the remote nonstop with my 50D. Compact size means easy to transport too -- doesn't take up room in the camera bag. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking to get an affordable wireless remote.