Canon RC-6 remote controller limitations?

[Argee]

I have been bought the Canon RC-6 remote controller but is it correct that it only works when the camera is set on a timer delay exposure? I have tried it on my 60D and on both zero and 2 second timer settings there is a noticeable delay before the shutter fires. I understood that it could be operated on an "immediate" shutter setting to fire instantly when the remote button is pressed. I wanted this controller to enable me to capture wild birds or animals feeding but if there is always going to be a delay it won't be much good! Is this all correct or am I missing something?

[John B.]

According to a review, it will take instant shots.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...te-Review.aspx

I don't know anything about Canon cameras but I would guess it has similar settings to Nikon. I can set a delay on my Nikon which is not timed but simply allows for the mirror to move out of the way and let any vibration stop before the shutter fires. Is your Canon set on such a shutter delay?

You may also find this of help. Apparently you need to set your camera for remote control.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1203742AAClwXo

[Argee]

Thanks for the reply. On searching I have learnt that there is a switch on the rear of the remote to change from 2 sec delay to instant exposure. Problem solved!

[John B.]

Originally Posted by Argee

Thanks for the reply. On searching I have learnt that there is a switch on the rear of the remote to change from 2 sec delay to instant exposure. Problem solved!

There ya go! Ya done good!

Just a thought: Have you considered a wireless remote? They're pretty cheap and you don't need to be in view of the infra-red receiver on the camera. I got some pretty good shots of hummingbirds by putting the camera on a tripod, near the feeder, and sitting indoors with the trigger. I don't know how the Canon infra-red works but on the Nikon I'd have to stand in front of the camera, which makes no sense.

[Argee]

Originally Posted by John B.

There ya go! Ya done good!

Just a thought: Have you considered a wireless remote? They're pretty cheap and you don't need to be in view of the infra-red receiver on the camera. I got some pretty good shots of hummingbirds by putting the camera on a tripod, near the feeder, and sitting indoors with the trigger. I don't know how the Canon infra-red works but on the Nikon I'd have to stand in front of the camera, which makes no sense.

Yes you are absolutely right in that I will have to point the remote at the camera sensor for it to work i.e. in line of sight. However I have seen a cheat on youtube using a small folding mirror attached by a rubber band to the lens barrel to allow you to stand behind the camera and point the remote at the mirror so reflecting the beam to the sensor.

What initiated all this was because I was also bought a Hahnel Combi remote control and flash trigger but wanted an extra remote trigger in case I was to use the Hahnel on a slave flash. This would give me the opportunity to have my camera and a slave flash on tripods all operated my me some distance away. I was a little surprised I couldn't buy an extra Hahnel remote control separately to enable this but no joy on that!

[hssutton]

The Yonguo RF-603 flash triggers, which also incorporate Wireless shutter release are a brilliant dual purpose solution and cheap with it.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&k...l_4bv9bbdy5k_b

Even cheaper on Ebay.

Harry