Canon Remote Controller RC-1

I was expecting this remote to be small, but when the box arrived I was surprised by just *how* small. Once I got over the shock though, I started using it straight away (coming as it does complete with the 2 cell batteries it requires) with my 400D. Works perfectly (with a pretty good range), and the 2-second delay option is great for reaching around and getting your hand out of the way in time for macro work.

Just bought one of these for an eos 300D. This remote control is tiny! it has a bracket that fits it to the camera strap so you need never forget it.

The remote will take an immediate shot, a 2 second delayed shot, or work the bulb setting (one click open one click to shut). This remote will NOT as far as I know - operate the multiple shooting (burst) mode or give you the half pressed exposure button info on an eos 300D.

But I love this gadget its soooo small, its actual size fitted to the strap bracket is; 16mm D x 60mm L x 23mm W, in use the unit is only 10mm Deep, and uses 2x CR1220 watch type batteries

I find this device extremely useful.

The basic idea is that it allows you to operate the shutter of the camera without touching the camera itself thus eliminating camera shake. It opens up a whole world of possibilities for taking available light still life shots in low light which I like to do or being able to set up your camera rig for insects say and then move away so you don't spook them but set the camera off remotely to capture the shots.

When you have your camera set up with the mirror lock up function enabled there is a two second delay from pressing the remote shutter release to the shot being taken enabling any vibrations induced by the motion of the mirror flicking up to die off. I was dubious but I have to admit there is a slight increase in image quality doing things this way. You'll likely only notice it above 100% crop and again only if you're looking for it but for the sticklers out there (me included) you'll be happy in the knowledge you're doing the best thing to achieve maximum quality with your camera.

The device itself is small and possibly prone to get lost so make sure you look after it. There's a clip so you can clip it to your camera strap for safe keeping. I've had mine ages and used it lots and the batteries are still going strong. I usually find myself behind the camera at fairly close range using the thing and the signal emmitted is strong enough to bounce of nearby walls and objects into the camera's sensor and I never have a problem setting my camera off with it.

Works with my 400D but NOT my 5D.

Highly recommended.