Dot Line Remote Release

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  • B&H # DORRWC5D
  • Mfr# DL-1482

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  • For Canon EOS 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D Digital Cameras
 

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This simple Remote Release from Dot Line works with Canon EOS 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D Digital Cameras, and has a 2' (0.6 m) long cord.

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Dot Line Remote Release
 
3.7

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (17)
  • Lightweight (13)
  • Reliable (12)
  • Durable (8)
  • Easy to set up (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Macro photography (13)
    • Landscape photography (11)
    • Portraits (8)
    • Studio (6)
    • Travel (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (9), Professional (5), Tech savvy (4), Semi-professional (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Works exactly as expected

    I used this remote to do astrophotography with my Canon 10D attached to an 800mm telescope and to my 70-200 2.8 lens.

    It worked very well, responded quickly, did ...Read complete review

    I used this remote to do astrophotography with my Canon 10D attached to an 800mm telescope and to my 70-200 2.8 lens.

    It worked very well, responded quickly, did the job.

    The cable is somewhat short and I had to ground it to the tripod to try to minimize any cable vibrations any movement would apply to the camera. This were very slight when careful.

    Another downside is the bug bites you will get after spending 4 straight hours outside taking pictures of the sky! Well worth it :)

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    If only it worked

    I bought this item because it seemed to be a cheap way out, as compared to the prices of the Canon brand remotes. But, what they say is true. You do get what ...Read complete review

    I bought this item because it seemed to be a cheap way out, as compared to the prices of the Canon brand remotes. But, what they say is true. You do get what you pay for. The item arrived broken. But, even if the item did work, I am sure I would have returned it. It looks and feels like a very cheap and flimsy product. I learned a lesson. After investing so much money into the camera body and many lenses, why cheap out on a remote???

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 26 customers

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    1.0

    not good

    By guo5598

    from seattle

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

      • Not Durable
      • Not Functional

      Best Uses

        Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

        Not good, flimsy, it drop out two when I was indoor work. will buy a real Canon one.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        It does the job for the fair price

        By Prudente

        from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

        About Me Semi-Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape Photography
          • Macro Photography
          • Studio

          Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

          Works exactly as expected

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Great Value

          By BradleyJ

          from Michigan

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Macro Photography
            • Portraits

            Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

            Works Great
            The price is right.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Lightweight, Easy to Use

            By bdub

            from Billings, MT

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape Photography
              • Macro Photography
              • Portraits

              Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

              Lightweight, Easy to Use

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              It does the job

              By dryheat

              from Tucson, AZ

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Landscape Photography
                • Macro Photography

                Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                I haven't had it very long but it is well built and performs a simple task. I had a similar remote release for Canon film cameras that never failed.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                4.0

                Can't beat it for the price!

                By TCStills

                from Treasure Coast FL

                About Me Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday use
                  • Home
                  • Landscape Photography
                  • Macro Photography
                  • Portraits
                  • Studio
                  • Traveling

                  Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                  Excellent remote for the money. Not sure if there is supposed to be a slight delay with it but after a few uses you adjust with no issues.

                  Can't beat it for the price!

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                  5.0

                  a snap

                  By Jason

                  from Berlin, MD

                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Macro Photography
                    • Portraits
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                    Fits snugly, attaches easily, works flawlessly.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Great Little investment

                    By mach1man

                    from Powell Wy.

                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Wildlife Photography

                      Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                      I have used this when shooting with the 1.4ex attached to the 500mm I like how this works don't even touch the camera at all.

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                      5.0

                      Good

                      By Nijaz

                      from Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Everyday use
                        • Home
                        • Landscape Photography
                        • Macro Photography
                        • Portraits
                        • Studio
                        • Traveling

                        Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                        Good Remote Release...in this price range - excellent...

                        Comment on this review

                         
                        5.0

                        Works great

                        By Pete the enthusiast

                        from Valparaiso, Inidiana

                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Macro Photography

                          Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                          Works great for close-up flower photography from a tripod. I loop the cord around the arm of the tripod head to keep it handy while I focus.

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                          4.0

                          Great for Remote Firing for a grea price

                          By Vakireli from Philly

                          from Philadelphia, Pa

                          About Me Semi-Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Reliable

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape Photography
                            • Macro Photography
                            • Portraits
                            • Studio

                            Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                            It does it's job well, Only thing is I wish it could start video recording on my Canon 7D

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            5.0

                            Definitely would buy again

                            By chris

                            from Hanford,CA

                            About Me Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape Photography
                              • Macro Photography
                              • Portraits
                              • Studio
                              • Traveling

                              Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                              Easy to use great product for the dollar

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              Works on 1D Mark IV

                              By Mike

                              from Baton Rouge, LA

                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                              Verified Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Everyday use
                                • Landscape Photography

                                Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                I bought this for my 5D a couple of years ago. It is still going strong. I recently got a 1D Mk IV and tried this release on it even though the specs don't mention Mk IV compatibility. It works like a charm!

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                                4.0

                                Works just fine

                                By cfisher

                                from Connecticut

                                About Me Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Everyday use
                                  • Home
                                  • Landscape Photography
                                  • Macro Photography
                                  • Portraits
                                  • Studio
                                  • Traveling

                                  Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                  It's can be hard to seat but once it's in, it works just fine.

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                                  4.0

                                  Works as advertised

                                  By Paolo

                                  from Tampa, FL

                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Macro Photography
                                    • Night

                                    Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                    Almost as good as the original brand model, plastic and connector material are different but gets the job done!

                                    Comment on this review

                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    4.0

                                    works as good as the OEM Canon model

                                    By Bob

                                    from Watsonville, Ca.

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Reliable

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Landscape Photography
                                      • Macro Photography
                                      • Traveling

                                      Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                      I owned the OEM Canon model until it dipped it accidentally in a stream that I was photographing. so I tried this model and it works as good as the original equipment with the same functions including the bulb lock.

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                                      4.0

                                      Works exactly as expected

                                      By hammy

                                      from Prince Edward Island / New York City

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Responsive
                                      • Simple

                                      Cons

                                      • Cable Vibrations

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Astronomy

                                      Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                      I used this remote to do astrophotography with my Canon 10D attached to an 800mm telescope and to my 70-200 2.8 lens.

                                      It worked very well, responded quickly, did the job.

                                      The cable is somewhat short and I had to ground it to the tripod to try to minimize any cable vibrations any movement would apply to the camera. This were very slight when careful.

                                      Another downside is the bug bites you will get after spending 4 straight hours outside taking pictures of the sky! Well worth it :)

                                      Comment on this review

                                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                       
                                      2.0

                                      NOT FOR THE 580EX II

                                      By Big D

                                      from Jarrell, Texas

                                      About Me Tech Savvy

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                      • Poor connection to flash
                                      • Poor Interface

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                        Although it feels sturdy enough to last a while, the connector @ the flash unit will not permit the flash to lock down completely.

                                        It did work off and on, but is not reliable enough for my needs. It will be going back.

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                                        5.0

                                        Just what the doctor ordered

                                        By JD

                                        from Washington, PA

                                        About Me Practical

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Set Up
                                        • Nice Button Configuration
                                        • Nice Features

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • High-End Equipment

                                          Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                          I needed a remote release for my Canon EOS 30D camera when it is on the tripod. Functions perfectly!

                                          Comment on this review

                                          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                                           
                                          1.0

                                          If only it worked

                                          By no longer cheaping out

                                          from Massachusetts

                                          About Me Professional

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Not much except price

                                          Cons

                                          • Everything

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Dot Line Remote Release:

                                            I bought this item because it seemed to be a cheap way out, as compared to the prices of the Canon brand remotes. But, what they say is true. You do get what you pay for. The item arrived broken. But, even if the item did work, I am sure I would have returned it. It looks and feels like a very cheap and flimsy product. I learned a lesson. After investing so much money into the camera body and many lenses, why cheap out on a remote???

                                            • Primary use:
                                            • Business

                                            Comment on this review

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