Canon RC 1 Infrared Camera remote control for Camera

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Canon have also made the RC5 remote, which, whilst it is slightly bigger and a little more comfortable to use, doesn't give you the option to pick between timer delay, and simple shutter release.

This remote will easily give you a good 5M range, although I tend to use mine standing next to the camera when it's mounted on a tripod, simply to remove as much camera shake as I can. Obviously the windy weather can ...
...have invented a remote for that yet.

Expect to pay anthing from £9 to £35 - so it pays to shop around.

Downsides:

It is a little on the small side, and can be fiddly when outdoors (particularly if cold) - the small size doesn't necessarily make it hard to use, just more likely to drop it.

But on the plus side:

Comes with a shoulder strap mount so you can keep it attached ... more

If you didn't get one of these with your Canon, and are serious about photography then it really is a must have.

The good thing about this remote is it's dual function, not only will it allow you to perform a shutter release but it will also allow you to take advantage of a 2 second timer function; without having to return to the camera.

Canon have also made the RC5 remote, which, whilst it is slightly bigger and a little more comfortable to use, doesn't give you the option to pick between timer delay, and simple shutter release.

This remote will easily give you a good 5M range, although I tend to use mine standing next to the camera when it's mounted on a tripod, simply to remove as much camera shake as I can. Obviously the windy weather can also contribute to camera shake, but I dont think they have invented a remote for that yet.

Expect to pay anthing from £9 to £35 - so it pays to shop around.

Downsides:

It is a little on the small side, and can be fiddly when outdoors (particularly if cold) - the small size doesn't necessarily make it hard to use, just more likely to drop it.

But on the plus side:

Comes with a shoulder strap mount so you can keep it attached to your camera when not in use, good range and has dual function.
 

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