Wireless RF (radio frequency) remote control features maximum operating range 100m. Compared to an infrared (IR) remote control, it allows you to operate the shutter from either direction / angle. It supports unique coding for anti-interference and avoiding wrong operation. 3 operations modes: At W mode, the receiver is active, you can use the transmitter to control the shutter or focus. At O mode, the receiver will be a normal remote switch, and it will not consume any power. At L mode, the receiver will lock the shutter for long exposure.
Technical Details
* Fully compatible to: Canon EOS 5D, 1D, 1D Mark II, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1V, 20D, 10D, 60D, 30D, 40D, 50D
* 100 M range; does not require line-of-sight release
* 3-mode operation for shutter, sleep, and lock; locking function for bulb exposure
* Supports unique coding for anti-interference and avoiding wrong operation
* With rechargeable lithium battery and charging device that has LED indicator
Customer feedback:
1. I bought this untried based on some other recommendations, figuring unless it didn’t work at all it would not only save me a ton of money over Canon’s overpriced unit ($hundreds more!)but also satisfy my need to trigger the shutter on the camera, bolted onto exterior airplane struts etc, from the inside of the cockpit.
It not only does the job, but has an excellent range, dozens of yards at least, plus I tried it through a brick wall and it worked! I’m using it on my Canon 40D, it also works on my 20D. I also like that I can mash the button on the remote and it fires continuously.
2. Positives
- Everything works perfectly so far. (I haven’t used it much yet.)
- Intuitive and easy to use.
- Having both triggers, wired and remote, is great.
- Love the continuous shoot options.
It functions well, but it’s not perfect. I knocked one star because it seems expensive ($80+s&h) for the quality of the material (light plastic) and even lighter packaging–the product packaging, not the delivery box.