Customer Reviews
Great!!! 
2008-06-19
It is great!!! I think wireless would be better .. but this does the job!!
Simple yet most Useful Product 
2008-06-16
This is a very simple remote control. It provides just the bare minimum capability that one would want in a remote control. Used with my Rebel XTi, it supports the 1/2 depressed auto-focus and exposure and the fully depressed shutter release.
It also has a nice, simple slide plate that will lock the button in the fully depressed position to hold the shutter open for the "long duration" exposures.
The product is made entirely of plastic (which feels a bit flimsy; but is surprisingly rugged in my experience) and has an oval cross section (which takes a little getting used to). Being made of plastic, this product is very lightweight (which is a plus in my opinion).
My only complaint, echoed by several other reviewers, is that the connecting cable is very short. In fact, in my estimation, it is even too short for when you actually want to be close to the camera (which is the case for me doing a fair amount of close-up macro-photography). It is so short that I have a hard time making sure I don't bump the camera.
But the good news is that, as at leat one other reviewer noted, you can easily get an extension from any electrical supply house or from Radio Shack. The plug is an 8/32" stereo plug and, if you get your extension from Radio Shack, you'll need to gat a couple of 8/32"-to-1/4" stereo adapters and use the 1/4" stereo extension cords (the one I got is 14 feet long). Total cost was about $5 so it's no big expense.
My only complaint with my solution is that the adapters stick out quite a bit from the body of the camera and they can cause torque on the camera if you're not careful to ensure that there isn't any tension pulling on the adapter.
I am most happy with this product. For me, it is a much better solution than the wireless solutions which (1) require you to be almost directly in front of the camear and (2) which, in my experience, tend to frequently but inadvertantly get the infrared signal showing up in the photograph.
It is a shame that Canon doesn't make the cable on the product about another foot to two feet longer. I think that show poor engineering judgement on Canon's part.
But the problem is easily enough remidied so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this product to anyone looknig for an inexpensive, simple, and flexible solution to remote triggering of their Canon cameras.
Light, solid and works just fine! 2008-06-09
This thing is mainly useful for bulb exposures (you have to manually lock the shutter and unlock it when you have completed the exposure time, it doesnt count the time since it doesnt have any procesors or logical electronics inside). Another thing it may work great is to be taking pictures with the camera mounted on a tripod when you dont want to move it even by the shutter button being pushed.
It works just great for those two things. The remote has a shape to make easy to roll the cable around it in the bottom has a little hole to "connect" the cable so that it can be stored without the cable going everywhere, its kinda clever. I would recommend this product if this is what you want it for and if you dont want to spend much.
Great For Astrophotography 2008-06-08
I've spent my month of May on investing equipment for my Digital Rebel XT. I've ran into this product while searching for camera lenses and decided to buy one. Overall, this is a great product for the price. I use this Remote Switch for long exposures in BULB Mode when I'm taking Astrophotography. This product has the option of releasing the camera shutter instantly or locking the camera shutter as long as you want. The 2-foot cable is not bad since I don't really stay away from my camera very far. Most if not all Digital Rebel XT photographers should have this item as it takes up very little room in your camera bag and it is one handy product.
Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3 2008-06-01
Helps take a better picture with out pressing the shutter button. You also can set up your camera & use the remote from a short distants without being right with the camera.
Cable Release for Nikon D-300 w GeoPic II tagger 2008-07-25
I bought this cable release to use with my Nikon D300 and the
Custom Idea GeoPic II - Direct Connect Geotagging GPS Unit for Nikon & Fujifilm Digital SLRs. The Geo Tracker plugs directly into the 10 pin connector of the Nikon - which blocks using the normal Nikon cable release. However, the GeoPic has a connection to add the Canon or compatible cable release. The combo works great together.
Bill
Great device for a cheap price. 2008-07-23
This remote is great. When I first got it, just testing it out makes my life easier for photography. It's much more easier than pressing the shutter button and causing even more shake. Simply, it works the way it was made. Some reviewers have given this item a low rating because they figured it was intended for self portraits, etc and the cable was not long enough (cable is around 1 1/2'). I don't believe this switch was intended for that but whatever. I'll primarily be using this for macro photography and astro photography and this is a major help to that. This shutter release also has a locked position so you can relax while the shutter is opened for longer periods (astro photography). Very cheap and very handy (although it seems Amazon has raised the price only a couple days after I bought it. $17 to $24?). Only con? Mistook the size. Smaller than envisioned. That's about it. Buy this if you're deep into photography and you won't regret it.
Great Remote Switch 2008-07-15
Not exactly what you would call a remote. It's a shutter release switch. Wish the line was longer.
Nice accesory, works as expected 2008-07-14
This is a great little product, specially if you use a tripod or are into astronomy photography. It mimics the functions of the shutter release button on the camera, without introducing any vibration to the body & lens. This is the main purpose of this remote. If you want to take a photo of a group of people including you, the wireless remote may be a better idea.
The cable is short, around 50cm or so. Contrary to other reviewers, I think it is good idea. Cables are usually too long and may knot and get in your way. The cable can be extended with a standard audio cable for very little $$.
Definitely recommended!
Works Great 2008-07-05
The Canon remote performs great. However, if you don't want to spend the $$ you can accomplish the same result using the timer but you'll wait 10sec for each photo. This device eleminates shake and waiting.
