Canon Remote Controller RC-1 - Electronics / Photography (Canon)

Canon RC1 is the wireless infrared remote control shutter release for Canon EOS Elan, Elan II, Elan IIe, Elan 7, Elan 7e, Elan 7n, Elan 7e, Rebel Ti Date, Rebel T2, Rebel K2, EOS IX, and overseas Elan equivalents such as EOS 300v, EOS 300. This miniature infrared transmitter operates at ranges of up to 5m/16.4 ft., and may be set for either instant shutter release or 2-second delay. The RC-1 may also be used to activate mirror-lock and bulb-shutter functions.

Customer Reviews of Canon Remote Controller RC-1

Stevey H
UK
14th November 2008

Nice bit of kit
Very usefull to have one of these, i use it in low light / night, landscape and still life photography. I find it perfect when shooting seascapes and need to get waves just as they are breaking. Great bit of kit and highly recommended.

Mr. S. P. Bratt
uk
22nd July 2008

Limited distance use, unless infront of lens
Yes its nice and small, but what nobody has pointed out (i found out after i bought one) is that its only good for about 200mm distance from behind the camera (assuming your infra Red receiver on the camera is at the front. I have a Canon 450D and the receiver is front right ie near the hand grip.
This is no good for taking a picture from a few meters behind the camera.
Very disappointing as this isn't pointed out anywhere.
Ive now bought the Radio wireless remote (about £20+del) and that works to a max distance of 100m.
If you just want to use this remote right at the camera or infront, you'll be fine.
UPDATE.: used my new radio wireless remote now, and its awesome for my use, works from anywhere, never missed a click, and doesnt need to be in 'remote' mode on the camera so you can use it in more modes.

Danny Cain
Cramlington, Northumberland. UK.
25th June 2008

Fab Remote for my Canon 400D camera
Bought this for £16, a few pounds cheaper than elsewhere. Delivered very fast and i was amazed how small it actually was( smallest remote i've seen, so clip it securely to camera strap when not in use.)
Because of the remote control and up to two second time delay on shutter release, this will greatly reduce any camera shake. This is a small piece of kit, that in my opinion is a must have tool!

Icy Sedgwick
London, UK
13th June 2008

Great things in a small package
I bought it after it was recommended in a Canon photography magazine for landscape photography, although it has a multitude of uses for any photography that needs long exposures - particularly macro work. It also has its uses in more fun ways, allowing you to take self-portraits or group photos without having to rely on the 10 second timer! This particular control can be set for instant shutter release or a two second delay, and you can attach it to your camera strap so it's always handy. It's also absolutely tiny, requiring just two 3V CR1220 batteries that come packaged with it.

I'd recommend this to anyone who owns a Canon! It's such a small and cheap piece of kit that it won't break the bank, and you're bound to find a use for it, whether you're taking holiday snaps that you'd like to be in, or if you're botanical photography enthusiast.

Cherie Davis
UK
20th April 2008

Great remote control!
A lovely little remote control - really small, which clips onto the camera lanyard for storage, and easy to use!