Elan II - Remote Release

I currently use the self-timer (with the 2 second pre-fire MLU feature) when shooting landscapes on tripod. Based upon the instruction manual, it is unclear if the basic remote cord RS-60E3 supports the MLU feature or if I need the wireless RC-1?

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If both do support the MLU feature, which is more convenient? I currently find myself forgetting that the self-timer is set and have handheld MLU exposures.

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About how much do these accessories cost (not listed in B&H catalog)?

I believe both remotes support mirro pre-fire. I use the RC-1 most of

the time, since it's more convenient for me, it's smaller and fits on

the camera strap so I don't forget it!

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Email B&H for prices. The RC-1 runs around $20 I think.

Ken,

The RC-1 supports the MLU best because it has a 2 second switch

so that the you don't have to wait the full ten for the shutter to

release. I assume the RS-60E3 supports it, but you would have to

wait the full ten seconds. If you have to do that you might as well

just press the shutter yourself, the vibrations from pressing the

shutter will be gone before the exposure is actually taken. I have

both, and prefer the RC-1. Like Bob said it is very handily kept on

the camera strap with a simple release. For landscapes you set it

all up, press the timer button on the camera, and then just put your

hand in front and press the RC-1. Make sure it is set to 2 seconds.

Since the shutter release ON THE CAMERA allows the 2 second delay,

(unlike earlier models), the remote does too. Check custom function 5.

Yep, you're right. Disregard my comment about waiting 10 seconds.

With the RS-60E3 it's just like pressing the shutter and you don't

have to hit the timer button first. With the RC-1 you have to have

the timer button set first, but then you set the 2 seconds on the

remote. Either way, CF 5 has to be set to 1. Ted

Is it fair to say that with either device, the self-timer button must

be on in order to activate the MLU feature?

Hi Ken,

I was mistaken when I talked about the self timer being

necessary when you use the remote cord. You don't need to set the

timer for that. When you use the RS 60E3 the button on it operates

just like the shutter button. You can have the shutter release when

you press it, you can have a ten second delay when you press it if

you set the self timer, or you can use CF 5 set to 1 and have the 2

second mirror pre fire. With the RC1 you DO need to have the self

timer set. Then on the RC1 you set it to either 'on' (I don't recall

the exact marker) or to 2. When set to 'on' the camera fires right

away when you press it. When set to 2 it will give you a 2 second

delay. Be aware that when you use the RC1 you need to focus and then

set the lens to M (manual focus). That's because from the front,

where you need to be to use the RC1, you can't control where the

camera will focus when you press the release. So you have to pre-

focus and then lock the focus by turning the lens button to manual.

Sorry for the original confusion. Ted

Boy have I really screwed this post up. I answered my previous

questions on the RS 60E3 based on my readings of the manual and the

Magic Lantern book. Unfortunately I or it was wrong. So this

afternoon I went to the camera and tried it out to see what really

happens. On my Elan IIE here is what happens. Set CF 5 to 1 if you

want MLU. But then you MUST set the self timer for it to take effect

whether you use the wire remote, wireless, or shutter button. When

using the RS 60E3 or the shutter button itself, with CF 5 set to 1

and the self timer set, the timer goes to 2 seconds, pre-fires the

mirror, and then takes the picture. The 10 second delay is not in

effect. Without the self timer set the MLU does not take effect

whether CF5 is set to 1 or 0. When using the RC1 you still need to

set the RC1 to 2, CF 5 to 1, and set the self timer. Before I answer

another question I will double check it on the equipment first. Ted