I do enjoy Canon products, and I find that when I spend the extra money to buy Canon accessories I am never disappointed. However, in this case I decided to take a chance because I was so surprised at the price for the TC-80, and even the RC-80. This gadget does everything I wanted, and perhaps everything that the Canon TC-80 does; it has an interval timer for time lapse, a shutter timer for long exposure, and it functions as a remote trigger. Even Canon's simple trigger for their full frame cameras, the RS-80, costs more than this. It has a good weight to it--not that it's heavy, but it doesn't feel cheap. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that the plug for the Polaroid is not right-angled, so it sticks out from the side of the camera a little farther, and the button layout is slightly different. But, in my 6D, the plug fits very snugly, and there is no danger of it coming out accidentally. I am amazed how easy it is to do long exposures with this remote; move the cursor to "long", set your time, push the button, and wait. Time lapse says it can be programmed for 99 hrs. I think that will do for my purposes.
As for all this talk I hear of there being no off switch, I think this is really a non-issue, because the unit uses so little power when it's not on your camera. A digital watch, for example, will run for years on a tiny little battery, and this unit isn't even using that much power in standby. The brochure that accompanied the unit says that it will last two years on standby on one set of batteries. I use energizer lithium, I expect few problems, and keep a couple spares in my bag. I imagine the Canon counterpart has an off switch, but it'll cost an extra $100.
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- Fits All The 7D, 6D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 5D, 20D, 10D, 5D Maxrk III, 5D Mark II, 1D X, 1D C, 1D Mark IV, 1D(s)Mark III, 1D(s)Mark II(N) Digital SLR Cameras (Replaces TC-80N3)
Polaroid Shutter Release Timer Remote Control
The Polaroid timer remote control with interval timer connects to specified cameras by way of a single cord and plug allowing you to set how long of an exposure you want (Long), the length of time between shots (Interval) and the number of exposures (N). you can even set the amount of time you want to have laps before the shot is taken (Delay). Once you program the timer and press the start button, all your settings are performed automatically. You can set the timer delays, exposure times, and intervals up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds in one second increments. You can set the device to take an unlimited number of photos. The backlit LCD display panel gives you a visual reference so you can enable the following functions: self-timer, exposure, interval, and number of shots. Powered by two "AAA" batteries, it can last for about 60 days of continuous shooting with intervals of five minutes and exposures of 4 minutes, 56 seconds. When left on standby, it can last for up to 2 years.
Whatever you are photographing the night sky every two minutes for two hours or recoding a colony of insects over times for a scientific study or in your studio you now have an important, useful tool to assist in take taking time laps photos With the Polaroid timer remote control, you will find new ways to capture images that will expand your photographic creativity.
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Good alternative vs. the original, but avoid damaging your camera's pins.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
Very good option if you do not want to pay 130 dollars for the original Canon. Polaroid is a reliable brand. I tested it. Works precisely. Also useful as a remote shutter but will not operate without batteries. But the only problem is the loose connecting tip. Make sure you connect it gently, without forcing it, otherwise you will damage the connecting pins on your camera. This is for a high-end camera body, you don't wanna damage it with a cheaper alternative. Gently find the exact spots where pins fit the socket.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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