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Remote Shutter Release for Canon 5D3

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Canon's little RC-6 (and RC-1) will trigger it, but that's IR so only works from the front. I used the RC-1 with both a 7D and 5DII and it's great.

Since the 1D X doesn't have an IR receiver, I recently picked up a hähnel Giga T Pro II, works well and would be compatible with almost any Canon dSLR. Beyond basic triggering, does interval timing, etc.
 
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neuroanatomist said:
Canon's little RC-6 (and RC-1) will trigger it, but that's IR so only works from the front. I used the RC-1 with both a 7D and 5DII and it's great.

Since the 1D X doesn't have an IR receiver, I recently picked up a hähnel Giga T Pro II, works well and would be compatible with almost any Canon dSLR. Beyond basic triggering, does interval timing, etc.

I also have and use the Hahnel Giga Pro, and it works a treat for both my Canon 7D and Canon 350D (which incidentally have different connections into the DSLR body).

Like Dr Neuro above, I use it for both remote triggering (macro, HDR, even self portraits) and interval timing (eg time lapse photography).

I find it handy I can have the 'trigger' inside (up to about 30 metres away - even with walls between it works), and have my camera set up outside (eg with ultra wide angle lens on, protected under a table in my back-yard) and I can see the interval timing is working well.

Cheers... all the best.

Paul
 
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neuroanatomist said:
Canon's little RC-6 (and RC-1) will trigger it, but that's IR so only works from the front. I used the RC-1 with both a 7D and 5DII and it's great.

Since the 1D X doesn't have an IR receiver, I recently picked up a hähnel Giga T Pro II, works well and would be compatible with almost any Canon dSLR. Beyond basic triggering, does interval timing, etc.

+1 for the hähnel Giga T Pro II
 
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Awesome inputs as always. Looks like there are quite a few options. So far I am looking at these options

1) hähnel Giga T Pro II
2) Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release
3) Yongnuo RC603C

I like the idea of being able to auto focus wireless-ly. For some timed interval shots the Giga seems to be the way to go. Correct me if I am wrong.
 
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killswitch said:
Awesome inputs as always. Looks like there are quite a few options. So far I am looking at these options

1) hähnel Giga T Pro II
2) Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release
3) Yongnuo RC603C

I like the idea of being able to auto focus wireless-ly. For some timed interval shots the Giga seems to be the way to go. Correct me if I am wrong.

The hähnel Giga T Pro II can basically do everything the Vello can plus timed interval shots. The only con IMO is that it uses CR2 & CR2032 batteries as opposed to AAA with Vello. Also, the Vello is cheaper.
 
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Two pocket wizards and their remote trigger cord works awesome with insane range. I put a camera up in the balcony at a church and I was at least 500 feet away and it worked perfectly around a corner. This option is a little pricey but you get pocket wizards out of the deal too. About $350. Otherwise get the RC-1 if you can find it for $30. Depends what you need it for.

Good luck.
 
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M.ST said:
I can recommend the Canon LC-5. But it´s very expensive.
If you don´t have the money use the Giga T Pro II...

It's not just about the size of the invoice... One great use for a wireless trigger is so you can be in the picture, and conceal the transmitter in your pocket. I can afford the LC-5, I just don't want to look like a pervert when I'm in a picture. :o
 
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killswitch said:
Looking for a good wireless shutter release remote that works with 5D3 and if possible with other EOS Bodies as well. Any advice is appreciated.

I use a Photix Cleon II
http://www.phottix.com/en/wireless-remotes/phottixr-cleon-ii.html
It's a wireless transmitter, as opposed to infrared. It has different cords for different cameras and is not too expensive. I think there are many products now that you can trigger the camera with via Wifi using your smartphone. That might be the best and simpliest. I don't own a smartphone so I am not sure, but that avenue may be worth investigating if you are smartphone savy.
 
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neuroanatomist said:
M.ST said:
I can recommend the Canon LC-5. But it´s very expensive.
If you don´t have the money use the Giga T Pro II...

It's not just about the size of the invoice... One great use for a wireless trigger is so you can be in the picture, and conceal the transmitter in your pocket. I can afford the LC-5, I just don't want to look like a pervert when I'm in a picture. :o
OMG you left that one wiiiiide open! ::)
 
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