Canon wireless

[smoothassilk]

I read back through the equipment forum, couldn't really find anything on this. Was wanting a wireless controler for a Canon 30D The Canon LC-5 is around $400.00, is there something out there that is as good for alot less money? Going on trip in March and want more control that the self timer gives.

[smoothassilk]

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[johnastovall]

Link Delight on eBay appears to have what you need.

[Gordon]

What sort of remote control are you looking for ?

The canon Timer gives quite a lot of flexibility - long exposures, delayed exposures, multiple exposures, intervals etc. Takes up to 99 shots, interval delay can be set between 1 second and 99 hours, initial self-timer delay and bulb time is the same.
TC-8N3 (don't think it works on the rebel range though - check it works for your camera) It isn't wireless but it depends if you need to capture the criical moment or not.

For just a wireless shutter release that ebay unit looks like it would do the job.
The pocket wizard alternative is really pricey too - $360 for the transmitter units and another $125(!) for the cable.

[smoothassilk]

Thanks Johnastovall, for the link.
Gordan I was looking for a wireless shutter release, want to get in some of the shots with the family on vacation and not be tethered to a wire on the camera.

[kenw]

in other words, like the old RC-1 that I used on my film Elan, and cost a whopping $25 new retail.

3 settings: off, normal and 5 second delay.

Nice and simple. what a radical concept.....

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by kenw

in other words, like the old RC-1 that I used on my film Elan, and cost a whopping $25 new retail.

3 settings: off, normal and 5 second delay.

Nice and simple. what a radical concept.....

Amen. :-)

[smoothassilk]

That's it, wonder if Canon is listening?

[Gordon]

The RC-1 works for the digital rebel too.

Is it really cheaper to buy a whole new SLR + $25 wireless remote, than buying the canon wireless remote for their high end cameras ?!? ;)

The problem mainly seems to be that the remote connector for the higher end cameras is a proprietary connector that you can only seem to source from Canon. They cost about $50, just for the connector.

[carrbowl]

Glad to see there is finally a plus for having a "cheaper" camera!!!