The new Opteka RC-4 remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The RC-4 allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release. The RC-4 is completely dedicated to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel, XT, XTi, XSi, Elan 7ne, 7n, 7e, T2, K2, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 7D, & 5D Mark II
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Range could be better but works as specified
Just wish it had a little more range but it does work right up to the specifications not an inch more!!
4 Stars works great! way cheaper than the official canon version
works great! I use it with my Canon Rebel XTi. There’s an “S” button for immediate shot and a “2S” button for a 2sec delay (which is more useful because then you can hide the remote in your pocket during those 2 secs). The range is sort of limited, about 15-20 ft (but I don’t think the more expensive Canon version has any better range)
The “S” “W” and “T” buttons don’t seem to do anything for my camera.
5 Stars Exactly as described.
No surprises. Works just fine. If you haven’t used a remote yet, you should try one. This is a good bang for da buck.
4 Stars Works for a Canon T1i
It works and easy to set up. Here’s how for a T1i:
1. Turn camera on
2. Press the left directional button (Drive Mode) until it says “Self-timer/Remote control
3. Press the middle button (Set) – the orange square will turn blue and the main screen will confirm that the mode on the bottom right corner
“S” is to take the shot. “2S” to take the shot with a 2-second delay. Make sure the camera is facing you so it receives the signal.
5 Stars Good buy for the money
This is a Canon RC-1 remote replacement and it works for other point and shoot Canon made cameras as well as the EOS DSLRs. I use it on my XSi and it works as advertised. A few reviewers complained about the other buttons on the remote didn’t work. Well, if you have an EOS DSLR, you only need use 2 button, i.e., the S and the 2S buttons. There is also complaints about lack of instruction on how to use it. However, it doesn’t take a genius to figure it out. Anyone can basically figure it out in 5 minutes or less. If it take you longer, all it means that you have to read the camera manual on how to set up the self-timer. Once it is set, you can use the remote to trigger the camera to fire. Don’t forget to pull out the battery shield on the battery compartment! Otherwise, the remote will not work.
