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Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch for EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II, 10D, 20D | 
 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $70.00
Buy New: $42.39
You Save: $27.61 (39%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  53 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 2.2 x 0.9
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: n/a
MPN: RS80N3
Model: RS80N3
UPC: 082966581571
EAN: 0082966581571
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots, macrophotography, and bulb exposures | | • | Works just like a shutter button, enabling halfway or complete pressing | | • | Shutter-release lock | | • | 2.6-foot (80 centimeter) cable | | • | See product description for compatible cameras |
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Product Description
Remote switch is useful to prevent camera shake for super telephoto shots, macrophotography, and bulb exposures. The RS-80N3 remote switch works just like a shutter button, enabling halfway or complete pressing. It also has a shutter-release lock.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Now HERE's how to make money! November 9, 2005
118 out of 168 found this review helpful
...Build a great camera like the EOS1, the 5D, or 20D that I own. Sell it at a competitive price. Then, sell accessories for it and sell them at a 1000% markup. Be sure to patent the product so that no third party can produce a less expensive version. Want an example? Try this Remote Switch for instance.
Here's how it works. You connect it to the camera. Press the button half-way, you get focus, exposure metering, etc. Press the rest of the way, you have a photo. Pretty simple stuff.
Functional? Yes. Practical? definitely- a must have in fact for tripod users. Worth $50? No way. This product gets 2 stars from me because I'm insulted that I had to pay so much for it given its value.
Want more examples? Try a Canon lens hood for $50 or a rechargeable battery for the same amount. (Hint: Look around, you'll find non-Canon batteries for 1/3 the price with higher capacity -- they didn't get us on that one!)
Does one thing well March 21, 2006
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
Aside form the fact that Canon charges an arm and a leg for a 1 dollar piece of plastic, the remote switch does work well. It does not feel very sturdy and does not seem nearly as well built as the Canon cameras. People with big hands may have a little trouble using this product. Overall, a "must have" addition for anyone interested in long exposures, images with excellent sharpness and depth of field.
 Overpriced, Look Elsewhere July 13, 2006
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
I saw a knockoff of this remote selling for $14 on Ebay. I thought it was better to be safe than sorry - surely the extra $35 Canon sells this remote for means that you're paying for quality. Right?
Wrong. This is nothing but a cheap piece of plastic with a short wire attached to it. It feels like you could break the switch in your own hands if you press hard enough.
Despite the ridiculous price tag, the remote allows for some beautiful long exposures when used with a tripod. The shutter lock is also a nice feature.
All in all, it's nice to own this piece of equipment...although you're not getting anything extra with the Canon name.
Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch July 25, 2006
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I initially bought this switch to be able to take fireworks pictures with my 30D on a tripod. It worked well for this application. Got some GREAT shots of the fireworks. Have since used it for some wildlife photos and it works well in this application also. The cord from the camera to the switch is only about two feet long. Sufficient for use on a tripod, but perhaps just a little short for any other application for the switch.
I consider it "overpriced" for what it is, but if you need a manually operated remote switch, it performs this function well. The release button has an option where you can lock-it "ON". It's useful if you what to leave your camera's shutter open for a long exposure.
I didn't research any other brands of remote switches for my Canon 30D. There may be others, but I was in a hurry to have something before the 4th of July, and just ordered it, since I knew is was suppose to work with my camera.
It performs it's intended design function. It's overpriced, in my estimation, but if you need one, this one will perform the job.
Pricey but good January 12, 2006
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
Well, it does what it says. Very simple and effective item. A must have for the tripod. The only thing is the price. It's expensive for a simple piece of kit.
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