Canon Remote Control

crazychimpjimbo · 1 Jan 2012

Hi All

I was just about to buy a Canon RC6 remote for my 60D and then thought I best ask you guys if the RC6 is worth its money as it can only trigger my camera from the front and its range is poor due to IR!

Would you guys recommend any others?

Jimbo

tijuana taxi · 1 Jan 2012

As ever I would recommend the Hahnel Giga Pro wireless remote, considerably dearer, but loads of settings plus works through walls at up to 100 metres (only tested mine at about 30 though)

gridlock · 1 Jan 2012

I'd recommend an RF one. Cheaper and doesn't need line-of-sight to the front of the camera.

Have a look at http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=375055 for some options.

andyred · 1 Jan 2012

crazychimpjimbo said:
Hi All

I was just about to buy a Canon RC6 remote for my 60D and then thought I best ask you guys if the RC6 is worth its money as it can only trigger my camera from the front and its range is poor due to IR!

Would you guys recommend any others?

Jimbo

How far away are you wanting to fire the shutter ?

crazychimpjimbo · 1 Jan 2012

Thanks for the quick replies as always!!

Ill be shooting at the side of the camera about 10 meters away for one shoot I have lined up!

crazychimpjimbo · 1 Jan 2012

Anyone use pixel pro's ?

like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pixel-Multi...8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325458859&sr=1-8

artyman · 1 Jan 2012

I've used a couple of cheap wireless jobbies from ebay, I wish Canon would standardise on the 3.5mm socket.

Dark Knight · 1 Jan 2012

I use this one... another cheapie on amazon - been very good so far

crazychimpjimbo · 1 Jan 2012

Just looking at that remote on amazon and it dawned on me that my shot im doing soon requires the flash on the camera, so need one the horseshoe!

so back to that pixel pro I think! Might just have to take a gamble!

Byker28i · 2 Jan 2012

I've got RF602's mainly for use as wireless flash triggers over distance, but they double up as remote shutter triggers as well with the appropriate cable.

Alastair · 2 Jan 2012

Byker28i said:
I've got RF602's mainly for use as wireless flash triggers over distance, but they double up as remote shutter triggers as well with the appropriate cable.

+1

crazychimpjimbo · 2 Jan 2012

Have a yongnuo flash so know there equipment aint bad! Plus loving the price of the RF602's!! Notice they even do combo kits for around £60!!

Good spot!

Neil B · 2 Jan 2012

tijuana taxi said:
As ever I would recommend the Hahnel Giga Pro wireless remote, considerably dearer, but loads of settings plus works through walls at up to 100 metres (only tested mine at about 30 though)

And i might be selling mine soon

Keebsuk · 2 Jan 2012

As Rich has already mentioned, my preference is for the Hanel Giga T pro mk 2. It has a multitude of uses in addition to being a very good wireless shutter release.

Andy

crazychimpjimbo · 2 Jan 2012

Ended up going with a Yongnuo RF-603, same price as the 602's pretty much but they all use AAA batteries, makes sense as I have loads of them! haha! Once I've recieved and played I'll write a little review!!