The Professional's Source 866.276.1435 / 212.502.6357

Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch

  • B&H # CARS60E3
  • Mfr# 2469A002

Product Highlights

  • Remote Shutter Release
  • Minimizes Vibrations
  • Good for Close-ups & Time Exposures

What item is right for you?

Ask our Experts!

866.276.1435
Live Chat

The Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch is a compact wired remote switch with a 2.0'/0.6 m cable which replicates all functions of the camera's shutter release button. Handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure.

Note: Compatible with G10, G11, G12, EOS Digital Rebel series, 60D, Elan II/IIE, Elan 7/7E, Rebel Ti /2000/G/GII/X/XS, IX/IX Lite.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch
 
4.6

(based on 324 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (221)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (92)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (267)
  • Lightweight (235)
  • Reliable (208)
  • Durable (156)
  • Easy to set up (30)

Cons

  • Short cord (12)
  • Cable too short (3)
  • Cord could be longer (3)
  • Not durable (3)
  • Short power cord (3)

Best Uses

  • Landscape photography (186)
  • Macro photography (167)
  • Portraits (151)
  • Studio (106)
  • Travel (104)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (156), Semi-professional (65), Professional (25), Casual user (24), Tech savvy (18)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (33), Business (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (152), Yes (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Nice remote

I bought this for use with my Rebel XT (350D) and it's been great. When mounted on a tripod, this remote helps completely get ride of any camera shake, even that caused by...Read complete review

I bought this for use with my Rebel XT (350D) and it's been great. When mounted on a tripod, this remote helps completely get ride of any camera shake, even that caused by simply pressing the on camera shutter button. So far I've used it to shoot models, cars, and scenery and it's paid for itself. Great remote for the money.

Cable is just the right length. Multi-function button is perfect to get AE/AF lock and then take the picture.

Only down side is I always reach for the wrong part of the remote - they put the button on the side where the wire comes out so that when it dangles from your camera, the button is already on top; but I always try to correct for where I think the button should be (so by making it more ergonomic they made it seem backwards). I should get used to this over time though.

I prefer this to my wireless RC-1 which only gets use for self portrait work.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

A Pricey "Cable Release"

Performs as advertised, and is essentially the equivalent of a 2' cable release from the old mechanical shutter days.

Since I purchased this item I have graduated to a third-party radio-based ...Read complete review

Performs as advertised, and is essentially the equivalent of a 2' cable release from the old mechanical shutter days.

Since I purchased this item I have graduated to a third-party radio-based unit that works up to 100' from the camera and does not require a line of sight view of the camera's front face. I will probably use this "tethered" switch only rarely, if ever, in the future.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 324 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-20

Back to top

Previous | Next »

 
5.0

Easy Easy Easy

By Okinawan Photgrapher

from Okinawa, Japan

About Me Casual user

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

        It does exactly as promised. No need for training or directions, plug and play.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        3.0

        Left wanting....

        By theperfectionist

        from Campbellsport, WI

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Reliable

        Cons

        • Limited

        Best Uses

        • Landscape Photography
        • Macro Photography

        Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

        The product does as advertised - an off camera shutter release. Its great and I absolutely love the no-shake option. However, I'm left wanting MORE CORD! The two foot length limits range of movement for the photographer - a must if shooting child or animal portraits. Give me more length - I'll fold up and clip what I don't need but would LOVE the option of mobility. (My Canon Rebel T3 does not offer a wireless remote option.)

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        A must have for long exposures

        By GregC

        from Boulder, CO

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape Photography
          • Time exposures
          • Traveling

          Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

          A simple wired remote that works as advertised.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          As advertised

          By Hammer

          from Zimmerman, MN

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday use
            • Macro Photography

            Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

            Works as it says

            Comment on this review

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Limited & confusing

            By Mike Pulsifer

            from Martinsburg, WV

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Confusing manual
            • Short cord

            Best Uses

            • Landscape Photography
            • Portraits
            • Studio

            Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

            It won't go unused, but I would have benefited from a longer cable and (assuming my XTi could support it), the ability to manage exposure settings on the remote.

            Worst of all, the manual was very confusing.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            RS-60E3 Remote Switch by Canon

            By SNelson

            from East PA

            About Me Semi-Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Cost
            • Durable
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Everyday use
            • Landscape Photography
            • Night
            • Studio
            • Traveling

            Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

            I use this product as a trigger so as not to disturb the camera resulting in pictures that are not blurry. I like this remote due to the inexpensive cost and its simplicity. It even has notches that allows you to wrap and secure the cable around the switch itself!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Just the thing I need.

            By SaltyDog

            from USEC

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use
              • Landscape Photography
              • Macro Photography
              • Traveling

              Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

              Great for long exposure shots. I usually do macro shots & I think this is just the thing that I need.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Works like a charm

              By LightPainter

              from Trabuco Canyon, CA

              About Me Semi-Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Reliable

              Cons

                Best Uses

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

                Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                It's extremely easy to use and compact enough to carry in my pocket. Would recommend to all canon users.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                no shaking camera whenreleasing shutter

                By okie from near muskogee

                from wyandotte oklahoma

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape Photography
                  • Macro Photography
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                  great to use on tripod when camera shake is a worry,very low price for this function, nothing bad to say about this product or the buying experience

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Comment on this review

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Simplicity is so Great

                  By The traveller

                  from Concord, NH

                  About Me Semi-Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                    I am going to Yellowstone and I wanted to replace my battery remote as it was always 'dying' when I needed it most.
                    I went on line and did not find this, but a phone call to NYC told me such a simple gadget still existed. oh joy. One less thing to worry about. Tried it out last weekend and it was bgreat!.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    No more shaking/blurring

                    By Papie

                    from Greenville, SC

                    About Me Casual user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape Photography
                      • Traveling

                      Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                      Easy to use, just plug it in and start shooting blur free low light photos or timed exposures. The remote control eliminates vibration caused by pressing the shutter button prior to taking low light pictures

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent Product

                      By Kia

                      from Irvine, CA

                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Everyday use
                        • Macro Photography

                        Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                        This is an excellent remote switch that I think all photographers should have. It is perfect for my long exposure needs as well as macro photography.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Comment on this review

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Okay remote

                        By xindc

                        from Seattle, WA

                        About Me Casual user

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Reliable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Everyday use
                          • Landscape Photography
                          • Macro Photography
                          • Night photography

                          Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                          overall good remote. wish the cable was longer.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Comment on this review

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Simple switch

                          By Superrust

                          from Everett, Wa

                          About Me Semi-Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape Photography
                            • Macro Photography

                            Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                            The switch is very simple and what I needed.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            5.0

                            works great with Canon G10

                            By lizD

                            from Atlanta

                            Verified Buyer

                            Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                            plugs in and works right away

                            cord could be longer but is long enough for my purposes

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            4.0

                            Performs as advertised

                            By Andy B

                            from Livingston, NJ

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                                Worthwhile accessory for you EOS camera to reduce camera shake during longer exposures. [...]

                                Comment on this review

                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                4.0

                                It works as advertised

                                By RJH Photography

                                from Colorado

                                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Everyday use

                                  Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                                  It's easy to use, just plug it in and use it. The only drawback is that it is too easy to slide lock for the shutter to be open continuously.

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

                                  Comment on this review

                                   
                                  4.0

                                  Compact Design

                                  By Big guy

                                  from dayton,ohio

                                  About Me Semi-Professional

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Landscape Photography
                                    • Macro Photography
                                    • Traveling

                                    Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                                    Fast and easy design,and to use with the G12 and other canon products.

                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

                                    Comment on this review

                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Great Product

                                    By Steve

                                    from Southgate, MI

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Landscape Photography
                                      • Macro Photography
                                      • Portraits

                                      Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                                      I am an amateur photographer and I think a remote switch is a great tool to use when taking photos with a tripod.

                                      The only thing I would like to see is maybe a little bit longer cord. The cord now will do but it would be nice if it was a bit longer.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      Comment on this review

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      The remote switch by Canon is great

                                      By Iron Tiger

                                      from Bayswater, N.Y.

                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Lightweight
                                      • Reliable

                                      Cons

                                      • None

                                      Best Uses

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

                                      Comments about Canon RS-60E3 Remote Switch:

                                      The remote switch by Canon is great to use, it is something that I will always be using when I take photos. It is a photographers tool that they should have with their accessories.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

                                      Comment on this review

                                      Displaying reviews 1-20

                                      Back to top

                                      Previous | Next »

                                      Cable & Cable Management

                                      OP/TECH USA -  STRAPEEZ (Black, Pack of 6)
                                      • Price: $5.95
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                      See any errors on this page? Let us know.

                                      Close

                                      Close