which wireless remote????

[Pen]

so i thought that finding a wireless remote for canon would be pretty simple...but its not at least not from what ive seen, i did a search on amazon and got about 5000293402856048237508124 results and whatnot, so im just wondering what remote (wireless ideally) i should go for (or what ones you guys have, both work)? thanks!

[Footski]

I have just bought a remote for my Nikon D60 off ebay. Delivered to Spain from Hong Kong, including postage for just 3 pounds sterling. Not a Nikon original, but it works beautifully.

[thegrandpoohbah]

I think it depends on what model camera you have. I use the Canon RC-1 wireless infrared remote for my XSI and it works well enough for my needs. Though with the infrared remote the receiver is on the front of the camera body next to the grip so you have to point the remote towards the front of the camera. Also, I'm not sure if this remote works with the 40/50D line of cameras.

[Pen]

ya, im planning on buying either a 50d or a 60d (when it comes out) if that helps, thanks!

[VegasMike]

I use a Promaster wireless remote that includes the E3 and N3 camera connection cables. The Canon chart lists pretty much all of the Canon camera models. It is an RF remote which helps if you do not have direct line of sight to the front of the camera as in infrared.

Mike

[inkista]

Originally Posted by Pen

ya, im planning on buying either a 50d or a 60d (when it comes out) if that helps, thanks!

Then forget an affordable IR remote, like the RC-1/RC-5. The XXD series (right now) doesn't use it. I'm hoping the 60D will, since this capability was added to the 5DMkII and the 7D (prior to that, only the XXXD series could use the cheap IR remotes).

If you do get an XXD camera and it doesn't have this capability, and you don't want to spend $300+ for the Canon wireless remote, a cable release, or a cheap eBay radio shutter trigger is the way to go. I've been looking at the Yong Nuo RF-602, since it does double duty as a remote shutter release and a cheap radio flash trigger, but Yong Nuo isn't exactly known for high build quality and great copy consistency.

The difference between the XXD and XXXD remotes, is that the XXXD remote's connector is a simple mini-audio plug (like the one your cellphone uses). The XXD series uses a Canon proprietary connector (N3) with three pins.

[Pen]

haha, thats very good to know....now that u mention it i guess i do faintly remember reading something about that with the 50D....well it looks like a cable most likely then :/, i was really hoping for a wireless but $300 is not gonna happen for Canon's remote, hopefully the 60D will have the ability to use IR remotes...Ill wait and see, thanks for the info inkista!

[aropilot]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-Remote-...item4a9b686755

(if it works) above is what I bought 2 of. one for the XTi and one for the 40D. I'm still awaiting delivery but having bought from them prior, I'm pretty sure it will be a decent product for the price. I'll up date this when I receive the items and put them to use.

[Pen]

hey, thanks, im curious to see if it works , i hope it gets there soon....then again my decision wont be made for a while but still

[hilhi2005]

Amazon.com: Opteka Wireless Radio Remote Release for Canon EOS 5D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, & Mark IIn SLR Digital Cameras: Camera & Photo

I got the version for the T1i, and have seen a lot of positive reviews on Opteka equipment. It says that it will work for the 40D, not sure for the 50D, but if it is the same connection, I cant see why not.