Shutter Release Options for 7D

[ddt0725]

I like Braden's recommendation of the TC-80N3 - I'd like to shoot some time-lapses down the line, and it also offers the same basic functionality as the RS-80N3. Personally, I wouldn't have spent $40-45 on the CanonRS-80N3 - if I hadn't run across one on Craigslist for $5, I'd have just kept on using the RC-1 with 2-sec mirror lockup, and put the $45 towards a TC-80N3 if I wanted a wired remote.


--John

Since I don't have as terrific a craigslist in my area, I am going to going to go straight for the TC-80N3. The RS-80N3 meets my needs at the moment but down the line, I think I willwant the added features of the other. It's a mind game...I feel like I just saved myself $50 instead of spending an extra $95! [:P]

Denise

[piiooo]

I use theRS-80N3 and I am happy with it.The releaseis simple, fairly inexpensive, light and does notneed a battery.Occassionally I set my camera's driveto2-secondself-timermode and do not use my cable release.


BTW, when you shoot in live view mode, the mirror is already locked up and this option does not have to be enabled.

[ddt0725]

Today I received my new Satechi TR-A! Pretty fast shipping since I only ordered it 3 days ago. I haven't gotten to use it very much yet other than as a simple shutter release but when I went to use my Canon RC-1 the other day and it didn't work (after only a few uses), I couldn't see spending over $100 on the Canon TC-80N3.

The Satechi TR-A one is suppose to do everything the Canon TC-80N3 does but for alot less $$. The build quality of the Satechi seems good (it doesn't feel cheap) I like the size of it and the connector to my 7D feels secure so I know it won't slip off easily. the instructions seem pretty staight forward so learning all it's multi-functions should be pretty simple. I also like that it now has an on/off switch and that it takes AAA batteries.

Well, so far I'm pleased with what I see but time will tell!

Thanks for all of your suggestions and if it wasn't for Braden suggesting the Canon TC-80N3, I never would have come across this one!

Denise