rc6 remote

[ian_humphrey]

<p>Is there a manual for this device anywhere as I am not sure how to use it. My camera is a canon d7. I know where to plug the lead in but have no detailed instructions. Any help appreciated.</p>

[JosvanEekelen]

<p>I assume you mean 7D? Do a google search and you'll find plenty of information like:<br>

http://www.eos-magazine.com/articles/remotes/canonrc6.html<br>

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-RC-6-Wireless-Remote-Review.aspx<br>

and many others. </p>

[ljwest]

<p><em>Which</em> remote do you have? The RC-6 is a small, coin-sized Infrared remote control. There is no lead for it.</p>

<p>The remotes with leads for the 7D are:</p>

<ul>

<li>Remote Switch RS-80N3. This one just replicates the shutter button</li>

<li>Timer Remote Controller: This one has a built-in timer for long exposures, intervals, etc.</li>

<li>Wireless Controller LC-5: This unit mounts on the hot shoe and connects via a cable.</li>

</ul>

[PuppyDigs]

<p>The RC6 is an wireless remote and uses IR light to trigger your camera. If you meant EOS 7D (other models are similar): press the drive button on the top deck and cycle through the modes until you see the icon for IR remote (looks like a pulsing beam). You have the choice of immediate release or a couple second delay.</p>

<p>Outdoors the RC6 requires line-of-sight: aim the RC6 at the IR sensor on the front of the camera near the grip. It's good for about 15 feet. Indoors you can be looser as the IR pulse can bounce off walls and ceilings and trigger from above, below or slightly behind.</p>

[ian_humphrey]

<p>Thanks for your responses, but it is a lead type shutter release I have and am still not sure how to use it.</p>

[keith reeder]

<p>Let's see a picture of it, Ian...</p>

[ian_humphrey]

<p>Pixel RC-201/N3 Shutter Release Cable for Canon 5D mk3,5D This is the make and model. Sorry no pic, keith</p>

[keith reeder]

<p>Is the connection like the one on this remote, Ian?<br /> http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Remote-Switch-Compatible-RS-80N3/dp/B0044BZHDQ</p>

<p>If yes, get your 7D, look on the left side and you'll see two panels that run more or less the height of the body: pop open the one that's nearest the front of the camera, and the lower of the two sockets underneath is the one for the remote.</p>

<p>For example:<br>

http://redqie.com/image/cache/data/remotectr/pixel/rc201-500x500.jpg</p>

[ian_humphrey]

<p>That's the one.<br>

Thanks</p>

[ljwest]

<p>If it just has one button, then it should work just like your shutter release. Press the remote button halfway to start metering (and AF if you haven't switched to "back-button focus"), press it all the way down to take the photo. You can probably lock it down, as well, for Bulb exposures (long exposures beyond the ability of the camera's shutter circuit).</p>

[Doug Obert]

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[railphotog]

<p>So where did the "RC6" remote number come from in the original message? It's infrared and the one that was identified is a wired one.<br /><br /></p>