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Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm)

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  • B&H # VERSC2
  • Mfr# RS-C2

Product Highlights

  • Control Autofocus and Shutter Triggering
  • Capture Images without Camera Shake
  • Ideal for Taking Long Exposures
  • Use for Continuous or Single Exposures
  • No Battery Required-Powered by Camera

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Whether you are shooting in the studio or outdoors, the Vello Wired Remote Switch provides photographers with simple way to control exposures and an easy-to use-tool to create more "keepers".

The unit provides functionality such as: autofocusing, continuous shooting or single image capture and long time exposures. Since you can trigger exposures without touching the camera you will capture clear, blur-free images. The unit requires no batteries - it draws its power from the camera.

The Wired Remote Switch is a huge asset to keep in your studio or gear bag. This particular wired switch uses a cable that's 2.8' (86 cm) long, and is compatible with cameras that have a 3-pin connection, i.e. Canon EOS DSLRs.

Compatible Cameras
Canon EOS: 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 7D, 1D, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark1, 1DS Mark II, 1Ds Mark III, and 1Ds Mark IV
Press the button half-way in to autofocus
Depress the button fully to trigger the shutter
Press the button and slide it forward to lock for long exposures

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VelloRS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm)
 
4.6

(based on 36 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (32)
  • Lightweight (23)
  • Compact (16)
  • Durable (15)
  • Reliable (9)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (17)
    • Macro photography (9)
    • Family photos (8)
    • Landscape photography (8)
    • Portraits (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-professional (8), Semi-pro photographer (8), Enthusiast (6), Casual photographer (5), Photo enthusiast (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (34)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    I would buy this product again and again

    Macro low light shooting. Cheap and works great. What more can you ask for.

    Macro low light shooting. Cheap and works great. What more can you ask for.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    wired remote

    This would have very useful if I had a camera that it was compatible with. I gave it to my buddy who has a 40d and he seems to be pretty stoked on it.

    This would have very useful if I had a camera that it was compatible with. I gave it to my buddy who has a 40d and he seems to be pretty stoked on it.

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    5.0

    I Love this Item

    By Photogrl2

    from Southern 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

      Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

      I love this item and use it almost daily.

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      • No

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      4.0

      Does the job

      By Ubregis

      from Montreal,QC CA

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Landscape Photography

          Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

          Good purchase. Simple but it does the job, for a fraction of the cost of original remt control

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          • No

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          5.0

          Slick Emote!

          By Anne the Pic Snapper

          from Chillicothe, MO

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Macro Photography
            • Portraits
            • Studio

            Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

            So easy to use, didn't even need to read directions - love to buy things I can use as quickly as I can open them.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Good product at excellent price

            By NA

            from NA

            About Me Semi-Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                The trigger works as expected. It's very simple to use. I can finally use Bulb mode with my old 5D!

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                • No

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                5.0

                Cant beat the price

                By Chris

                from GT, CA

                About Me Semi-Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape Photography
                  • Macro Photography
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                  Does the job. No lag in auto focus. Great price.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Works great on my Canon EOS 20D

                  By VanHut

                  from Huntsville, AL

                  About Me Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Macro Photography
                    • Studio
                    • Traveling

                    Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                    For macro photography, or timed exposures, this simple cable shutter release is an essential kit item. Easy to use, with instant shutter release, or a shutter lock open option, it works perfectly.

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Great Deal

                    By Terrierist

                    from Puerto Plata

                    About Me Semi-Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Inexpensive
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Any time you use a tripod
                      • Landscape Photography
                      • Macro Photography
                      • Portraits
                      • Studio

                      Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                      This shutter release does exactly like it should...half-press for focus and full press for shutter release, coupled with a hold switch for bulb exposure. Simply, it works. At this price, what more do you want? Highly recommended.

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                      5.0

                      Get this

                      By Skinner

                      from Charleston SC

                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

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

                        Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                        Best 5 dollor upgrade possible. Zero shake on your lens when using a tripod.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        Hands Off Photography

                        By Dave

                        from Northfield, OH

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Easy to Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • Loose fit in camera

                        Best Uses

                        • Bulb exposures
                        • Landscape/Scenery

                        Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                        Three of the most useful things for any photographer for the purpose of obtaining tack sharp images is the use of a tripod, mirror lock up feature on the SLR, and the use of a remote shutter release. The RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch completes the trilogy. As an amateur landscape photographer I do some shooting with an infrared filter with exposure times exceeding one minute. Even with a tripod some camera shake is inevitable holding the shutter button down for this length of time. This shutter release elimates any source of vibration even for exposures exceeding one minute. You have the ability to lock the shutter button down for as long as you need and even to autofocus with it. Camera shake is an insidious demon who is all too happy to sabotage the clarity of your images and this shutter release (along with a tripod and mirror lock up feature) is a potent weapon to stop this demon dead in its tracks.

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                        5.0

                        Awsome INEXPENSIVE remote

                        By genntonik

                        from NYC

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Durable
                        • Easy to Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Family Photos
                          • Landscape/Scenery

                          Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                          Works just fine. GREAT price the only thing that would make this remote better is a longer cord.

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                          • No

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                          5.0

                          I would buy this product again and again

                          By Snappy

                          from PA

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Compact
                          • Easy to Use
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                              Macro low light shooting. Cheap and works great. What more can you ask for.

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                              • No

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                              4.0

                              Works as advertised

                              By jtmiv

                              from Harrisburg, PA

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy to Use

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                • Wildlife Photos

                                Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                I bought this for using with an EOS-20D while the camera is tripod mounted. It fits the camera jack fine and the two stage trigger button operates the auto-focus properly. It's much easier than using the self timer to take tripod exposures and well worth the price.

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                                5.0

                                Works Great, Awesome Price

                                By PhotoManCan

                                from NJ

                                About Me Casual Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery

                                  Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                  Can't say anything bad about this remote... it works like it should, and for being 9 times cheaper then the Canon remote.... I am satisfied.

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                                  • No

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                                  4.0

                                  RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLR

                                  By mark

                                  from brooklyn

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy to Use

                                  Cons

                                  • Poor Image Quality

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery

                                  Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                  work very good

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • Yes

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                                  5.0

                                  gets the job done

                                  By lilazndemon20

                                  from san jose, ca

                                  About Me Photography Student

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Compact
                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Landscape/Scenery

                                    Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                    simple and gets the job done no problem. Good detent to put it into hold.

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                                    • No

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                                    4.0

                                    I would buy this product again.

                                    By Johnny

                                    from Boston, MA

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy to Use
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Family Photos
                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Sports/Action
                                      • Weddings/Events

                                      Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                      I use this for my Canon 7D. Easy to use.

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Excellent remote

                                      By Jacobian

                                      from Houston, TX

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Compact
                                      • Durable
                                      • Easy to Use
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • HDR
                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                        • Travel
                                        • Weddings/Events
                                        • Wildlife Photos

                                        Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                        Works great; no batteries required. Cord is a bit short but can't complain for the price.

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                                        5.0

                                        Just fine

                                        By Ed Jenner

                                        from Denver

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Compact
                                        • Easy to Use
                                        • Lightweight

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Family Photos
                                          • Landscape/Scenery

                                          Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                          Works just as it should. One thing I immediately noticed is that the pin fits such that the wire comes out to the front of the camera. At first I thought this might not be optimal, but actually it helps keep the wire away from the LCD which is nice.

                                          BTW I have both a wired and wireless remote. The wired is actually nicer in many situation because you don't have to be in front of the camera and you don't forget which pocket you put it in when changing camera settings or position.

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                                          • No

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                                          4.0

                                          Very useful at low cost

                                          By Bullseye

                                          from Quebec, Canada

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Cheap
                                          • Compact
                                          • Easy to Use

                                          Cons

                                          • Flimsy Construction

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Family Photos
                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                          • Weddings/Events

                                          Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                          The item does feel very cheaply built and fragile, but it costs almost nothing and does work.

                                          Not as practical as a wireless remote switch but if you don't want to pay much it's a good option.

                                          Product-wise only I would have given 3 stars, but I'm giving 4 because of the low price.

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                                          • No

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                                          4.0

                                          Just as promised

                                          By Lizzie VT

                                          from Burlington, VT

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Compact
                                          • Easy to Use
                                          • Lightweight

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Family Photos
                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Sports/Action
                                            • Weddings/Events

                                            Comments about Vello RS-C2 Wired Remote Switch for Canon DSLRs w/ 3-Pin Connection (2.8'/86 cm):

                                            They had exactly what I wanted in stock. Easy to find. I needed it in 2 days, ordered the product with 2 day shipping, 2 days later it was on my doorstep. Would have been even better if I didn't have to pay for the shipping :)

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