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WR-A100 Wireless Remote Control for Canon Eos-1v/1vhs, Eos-3, Eos-d2000, 30d, 40d, 60d, 1d, 1ds, Eos-1d Mark Ii, 10d, 20d X fully compatible with RS-80N3 | Discount Price: $79.99
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Brand: Satechi
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - Fully compatible to: Canon EOS 5D, 1D, 1D Mark II, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1V, 20D, 10D, 60D, 30D, 40D, 50D
- 100 M range; does not require line-of-sight release
- 3-mode operation for shutter, sleep, and lock; locking function for bulb exposure
- Supports unique coding for anti-interference and avoiding wrong operation
- With rechargeable lithium battery and charging device that has LED indicator
WR-A100 Wireless Remote [Posted on 2008-10-09]
WR-A100 Wireless Remote Control for Canon Eos-1v/1vhs, Eos-3, Eos-d2000, 30d, 40d, 60d, 1d, 1ds, Eos-1d Mark Ii, 10d, 20d X fully compatible with RS-80N3
I have been using the wired remotes for my Canon Rebel XT and XTI, so when I purchased my Canon 40D I knew I would need a remote for that camera also. I searched the web and came up with the WR-A100 Wireless Remote Control for Canon Eos-1v/1vhs, Eos-3, Eos-d2000, 30d, 40d, 60d, 1d, 1ds, Eos-1d Mark Ii, 10d, 20d X fully compatible with RS-80N3.
As with all new electronic devices purchased over the internet, I'm thinking I Really Hope this works the way they say it does.
I ordered this remote on Sunday with the standard shipping for a PO Box thinking, OK I will have to wait 7-10 business days. I was pleasantly surprised when it showed up at my door on Tuesday. 2 Days after I had ordered it by USPS mail.
OK, next thing on the list is, will it actually work. I charged the remote as suggested in the owners manual (Overnite) and hooked it up to the camera for the test run. The first thing I noticed was that the wires on the camera where the remote is plugged in are very slim so you have to be fairly careful when plugging the remote in to the camera. After plugging the remote in, I started playing with the buttons and they worked as advertised.
The next test was to set it for time exposure; I was able to set this with no problem. The receiver plugged into the camera has the same function buttons as the transmitter. I took my 1 hour exposure of the moon and then turned the remote off. So far so good.
The next test was the distance test. The company specifies a 100' range. I played with it in the house (50' straight line) and it worked as advertised, but I wanted to shoot pictures of my nieces wedding with the camera set up remotely so that I wouldn't be too obtrusive during the ceremony. The wedding was an outdoor affair with the bride and groom about 30' from the front row of seats. I set the camera up to get a good view and then went to find out if the remote would work from where I was sitting (about the 100' distance the company claims) it wouldn't trigger! Crap! I tried turning the transmitter so that the RF signal might get a better shot to the camera, still no good. I'm thinking maybe the battery in the transmitter is low (supplied with the unit), I opened up the transmitter and see that the battery is a camera battery and I don't carry spare batteries of that type. So now I go to the tripod and play around with the receiver and get it facing where I will be sitting and start walking backwards to where I will be sitting and taking a picture about every 5'. It works! There is a blue light on the receiver that shows when the shutter has been tripped, now I could sit at about 100' and take remote pictures all during the ceremony. So, now it has lived up to the expectations that I have for the device.
If you buy this device (I Recomend) make sure that you pick up a spare camera battery or 2 for the transmitter. The receiver is rechargable.
Awesome Gadget!!! [Posted on 2008-10-13]
I received my order less than 10 days uncluding the weekend,then after making several tests with my canon 40D, I am very happy and satisfy...
Good stuff! [Posted on 2008-11-02]
I haven't been able to use it too much yet, but overall it's a great product that works really well, so I am pleased! Was a little surprised at the bulkiness of it, but with the alternative being the Canon remote for the 40D costing over $1000 NZD I am more than happy with this version!
Good, basic does as it says on the box [Posted on 2008-11-18]
The wireless remote was lost in the parcel service between USA and UK because Parcelforce had to collect VAT and made a larger charge for them collecting it - so add £23. Post Office traced it and Parcelforce clerk sorted problem for me. The transmitter has US plug so off to Tesco for adapter - although not needed immediately because the transmitter arrived fully charged with both units functioning. Worked and then seemed not to work...! But that was my 20D not firing due to me not focussing. Once twigged, had good fun shooting off from another room [Er.. no, no-one else in house..]. Am looking forward to using it for nature shots.
WR-A100 Wireless Remote [Posted on 2008-11-20]
I have the Canon 50D and was looking for a remote for it. I came across this product and read great reviews about it, so I ordered one. It came a day earlier than the estimate delivery date, and it was well packaged. The battery was fully charged on my unit, so I was able to get a couple of test shot immediately. It worked flawlessly, what else can I say.
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