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topcatproduction
06-04-2010, 09:24
I had a Canon RS-60 E3 for my 400D- am I right to assumt it has the wrong jack to use with my 40D now? What is the best option for my 40D, I did prefer wired for reliability but tbh I think I would lean towards a wireless one now..!

Recomendations?
Kaouthia
06-04-2010, 09:42
RF-602. Wireless and reliable (and it's a flash trigger!) :)
Chaz Photos
06-04-2010, 09:48
RF-602. Wireless and reliable (and it's a flash trigger!) :)

:thumbs:
HoppyUK
06-04-2010, 12:29
I had a Canon RS-60 E3 for my 400D- am I right to assumt it has the wrong jack to use with my 40D now? What is the best option for my 40D, I did prefer wired for reliability but tbh I think I would lean towards a wireless one now..!

Recomendations?

I think you're right - xxxD series cameras have a jack plug and all other Canons use a 3-pin jobbie. Also, 40D doesn't have the IR remote sensor that many Canons do, which is a very neat way of doing it without plugging anything in.

Yongnuo RF-602 works great, but you need to get the camera right connector cord with it (not usually supplied).
abooth2909
06-04-2010, 12:43
RF-602. Wireless and reliable (and it's a flash trigger!) :)

:plusone:

I Got mine off FlashinThePan off here and he kindly provided the correct cable for my 40D at no extra charge. It works great as a flash trigger and camera remote!
Chaz Photos
06-04-2010, 12:46
I think you're right - xxxD series cameras have a jack plug and all other Canons use a 3-pin jobbie. Also, 40D doesn't have the IR remote sensor that many Canons do, which is a very neat way of doing it without plugging anything in.

Yongnuo RF-602 works great, but you need to get the camera right connector cord with it (not usually supplied).

get it from where I did and you get the lead
HoppyUK
06-04-2010, 13:31
get it from where I did and you get the lead

Is that place a secret then? ;)

I think FITP supplies the lead, if you ask for one. That's where I got mine.
topcatproduction
06-04-2010, 15:40
Ok just looked at a pic of one, so how exactly are they used? 1 part fits under a flash (ETTL too???) and the other, and the leads etc... :thinking:

Certainly seem popular enough!
HoppyUK
06-04-2010, 16:02
Ok just looked at a pic of one, so how exactly are they used? 1 part fits under a flash (ETTL too???) and the other, and the leads etc... :thinking:

Certainly seem popular enough!

That sounds like it's in flash trigger mode.

For camera tiggering, you plug a lead into the receiver and the other end into the camera's remote socket. You can slip the receiver into the hot-shoe for convenience, but that doesn't do anything.

Fire it by pressing the button on the little transmitter unit.
artyman
06-04-2010, 16:40
I bought a cheap wireless remote for my 350D from a chinese Ebay seller, works fine, I need to get one to fit my 7D now.
Little John
07-04-2010, 09:09
I have a few different remote, the canon RC1 and the canon 603 I think it is? the wired trigger but the best is the RF 602 such a versatile device, flash trigger, remote trigger you can even play and have it remote triggering another camera shutter when you press the shutter on another body, I suppose with 2 receivers you could remote fire 2 cameras I will have a play when the 450D comes back later, aghh no I can't I only have 1 cable from the receiver to the xxxD jack.