Flash and shutter remote

I am looking for advice on purchasing a flash and a shutter remote for my 7D. I can use the remote now so that will be first on my list. I obviously am not a pro so I do not need the most expensive ones. I am looking for the best bang for my buck. I have been practicing my lightning photography and although I have gotten a better tri-pod I am still getting a little camera movement when intiating the picture process. I thought I was being very careful when pushing the button but I am still moving sometimes. I have had a couple of pretty good shots get wasted because of the movement. I look forward to reading your advice.

Thank you,

Dave

The cheapest options would be to use the 2 sec self timer. Outside of that I have a Canon RC-1 that has since been replaced by another model, but you can still find them floating around on EBay for cheap. It's small and works great, in my experience anyway. I have also seen a large number of positive things on the cheap knock off ones you find on EBay, but have never used them myself.

Good luck~

Thank you for the info. Anyone else have any ideas for me concerning a remote for my 7D?

RC-6 is the latest model and runs $25-$30.
•Pocket-sized wireless remote control replaces RC-1 and RC-5
•Allows for wireless camera operation and shutter release
•Infrared transmitter operates camera from as far as 16 feet away
•May be set for either instant shutter release or 2-second delay
•Can also be used to activate mirror lock and bulb shutter functions

•Compatible with EOS 7D, EOS Digital Rebel XSi, EOS Digital Rebel XTi, EOS Digital Rebel XT, EOS Digital Rebel

I have one and used it only a few times but works well. You have to be somewhat in front of the camera. The receiver is on the grip of the 7D below the shutter. Check out page 110 of the 7D manual.
Ps. The RC-6 is newer than the manual so its not listed but does work.

An option would be Yongnuo Flash triggers; their RF-602s.

They offer both simple manual flash triggering by RF and standard two pressure (focus & take) remote camera triggering by RF.
No intervalometer type stuff.
Range 120m

You need to give flash & camera body cabling careful thought at the time of purchase. Cheers, Donald

I bought one these for my 50D and I think the 7D uses the same connection. It includes free shipping from China too. Very slow shipping but it's free.

I've had excellent results with this so far.

http://www.meritline.com/rs-c3-camera-remote-control-shutter-release-switch-for-canon-eos-1d5d10d20d30d40d---p-35762.aspx

http://www.linkdelight.com/Wireless-Remote-Set/Wireless-Remote-Set-C3-for-Canon-1Ds-1D-Mark-I-II-5D-40D-30D-7D/Detailed-product-flyer.html?keyword=remote+control

I've been using an earlier model for the past two on my 5D and now on my 7D, I don't see any reason for paying for such as the Canon one.

You need to give flash & camera body cabling careful thought at the time of purchase. Cheers, Donald

scratchdisk I am learning about all this stuff now and I am not sure what you are refering to.

Also, am I correct in my assumption that the feedback I have been given so far is telling me that the knockoff remotes work as well as the Cannon remotes? I am looking to get a remote very soon to help with my nighttime shots. Thanks again to all that have provided feedback.

+1 for the link delight version. I recently purchased this and it works perfectly.
David

David

I saw your post but I have no idea what you are talking about. The old saying, "it's all greek to me" fits in this instance. Like I said I am learning and I know very little about this subject. Please reply and explain what you are saying. I really want to know.

Thanks Dave

Hi, Specifically about the Yongnuo RF-602s; they have dual functionality. They do not have intervalometer functions.

For flash triggering the transmitter (Tx) either sits in the cam's hot-shoe or is attached by pc cable to the cam's pc outlet. The Receiver (Rx) either has a speedlite sitting in its hot-shoe or can drive a studio flash unit via a suitable mono-plug (there are different sizes) cable. You need x1 Rx for each flash unit. They do simple Manual flash triggering - no ETTL/Autoflash stuff. They have a 12V flash trigger voltage limit for the Rx.

For camera/shutter triggering the Tx is handheld & the Rx needs an outlet cable specific to your cam's remote release socket.

(You would need two sets - set to different channels - to fire a 'remote release-to-cam-to-flash' network.)
See;
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/hkyongnuophotoequipment
Cheers

Scratchdisk,

For camera/shutter triggering the Tx is handheld & the Rx needs an outlet cable specific to your cam's remote release socket.

I am looking at my 7D now and am wondering where the remote release socket is. I kind of understand what you are talking about but am still trying to figure it out for sure. I am trying to find a photography class where I live and am not having much luck. I am new to DSLR photography. I had a Minolta x700 and I used a cable release with it. My 7D obviously does not have that ability.

Thanks Dave

..page 108 of your manual.

The Rx to cam cable needs an N3 type plug on the end. The other end of the cable has a slightly similar (but smaller) plug that attaches to the port on the Rx. ( This has a red collar (locking thread) in the illustrations (& happens to be an Olympus fitting - but don't worry about that). xxxD Canon bodies use a different fitting - the 7D needs the N3 plug. Cheers