Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS

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★★★★☆
4.2

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Lightweight (41)
  • Easy to use (33)
  • Reliable (18)
  • Durable (14)
  • Nice button configuration (5)
  • Easy setup (4)
  • Ergonomic design (4)
  • Improves product function (4)
  • Nice features (4)
  • Easy to pack (3)
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Cons

  • Not functional (2)
  • Short range (2)
  • Weak signal (2)
  • Could use more distance (1)
  • Delayed response (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Easy to lose (1)
  • Line of sight needed (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Poor design (1)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (20)
  • Travel (16)
  • Landscapes (14)
  • Macro (14)
  • Home (13)
  • Studio (10)
  • Everyday (9)
  • Nighttime (4)
  • Photography (4)
  • Special events (4)
 
 
 

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The RC-5 is a simple compact infrared remote control that makes it possible to fire a camera wireless from as far as 16'/5 meter. For EOS 5D Mark II 10s Elan/II/IIE & 7/E Rebel Ti (Date version only) Rebel K2 (Date version only) Digital Rebel and IX series cameras.

Specification Description
Model 2467A001, 2467a002
UPC 082966581502
Camera Type Digital Camera
Select Remote Controls

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Last update: Nov 11, 2009

Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[26 of 26 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
LOVE IT

"I use this for any pictures that I want be able to move around my subject or item, and want to be up close and personal It's easy to use and you can get pretty far away and it still works great!! The only thing I don't love is that if you stop taking photos for to long you have to press the camera button to get it going again. But it's not hard just kind of a pain if your in the middle of a shoot. But it's ..." Read Full Review »

Aug 14, 2008 by tinabelle

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★★★☆☆
3.0
BUY THE RC-1

"I think it's a little crazy that the description for this on B&H does not warn you that this trigger ONLY WORKS WITH 2 SECOND DELAY. Why would you buy this remote when the RC-1 will do either instantaneous or delayed triggering? The RC-1 is only 5 dollars more......" Read Full Review »

Dec 25, 2007 by Jrd

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Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Review

amazing

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Easy to lose

    Best Uses

  • Studio
 

"I'm used to do some photography in "T" (undefined time lens opened) and now that my 5DMII doesn't have "T" , in Bulb option and the RC5 it becomes an amazing "T" option!!! it should include a little strap... "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2009
JuanMazuera
Bogotá, Colombia
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  • Professional
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Price: $24.95
 

[26 of 26 customers found this review helpful]

Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Review

BUY THE RC-1

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I think it's a little crazy that the description for this on B&H does not warn you that this trigger ONLY WORKS WITH 2 SECOND DELAY. Why would you buy this remote when the RC-1 will do either instantaneous or delayed triggering? The RC-1 is only 5 dollars more... "

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Dec 25 2007
Jrd
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Review

do not buy this unit

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Not Functional

    Best Uses

  • Self portraits
 

"There are two types of people I think giving these reviews, serious photographers and people who want to "be in the picture."



The first problem with this unit is there is a 2 second delay. This does not get you anything as a remote trigger, because if you are trying to capture something you have …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 1 2009
nobody
nowhere, usa
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  • Professional
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Review

Remote a handy add-on

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Pack
  • Easy to Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Line of sight needed

    Best Uses

  • Nighttime
  • Special Events
  • Travel
 

"I just got my RC-5 controller before traveling to our state capital city on business. Using the controller allowed me to wander the streets at night with my 5D Mark II and tripod and easily get some wonderful nighttime shots that would have been harder to come by without it. I even placed myself in …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 12 2009
Parispics
Fairbanks, Alaska
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  • Pro Photographer
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Price: $24.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon RC-5 Wireless Remote for EOS Review

LOVE IT

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Nice Button Configuration
  • Nice Features
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I use this for any pictures that I want be able to move around my subject or item, and want to be up close and personal It's easy to use and you can get pretty far away and it still works great!! The only thing I don't love is that if you stop taking photos for to long you have to press the camer …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 14 2008
tinabelle
Bath Maine
I am:
  • Practical
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Price: $24.95
 
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