jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Any of these will work fine. I've used the generic wired and wireless remotes on different cameras for years. Some people have trouble opening the box, so they give a bad review.

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Nature_Shooter Loc: Chesterfield Missouri

Thank you again for all of the excellent responses. Narrowing it down to a few.

pithydoug: I shoot mostly from a tripod also however there are times a remote comes in handy. When I need fast response and want to be away from the camera to capture wildlife (ie: a bird feeder), the remote is the only way to go.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I am using Pluto Trigger controlling it from my android phone or my IPad http://www.plutotrigger.com?afmc=8d
You can use it for individual shot, set up a time lapse and many other functions
It includes the appropriate attachment for your camera

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

I use Enhance SLR Wireless Remote from Andorama. Works well.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

I use Vello on my Nikons and they work great. The same Vello releases will also work on Canon, Panasonic, Sony and others, assuming Vello has the cable for it. My Vello has a removable camera cable that plugs into the unit. I have separate cables for my D70s, my D7100 and my D610.

mcolie

When I needed a remote release for my newer Canon (sudden and a lack of foresight on my part), I found the downloadable app for my phone. It's called Camera Connect. It is WiFi, so it can take a little arm-waving to connect, but then the phone also shows you what the frame is doing. It also has zoom and some other controls. I only used it the once.

Matt

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Look at CamRanger if you want a lot of wireless control. Not inexpensive but pretty powerful.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Build your own Cam Ranger Wirelessly Control Your DSLR for Less Than $40
https://petapixel.com/2016/07/14/wirelessly-control-dslr-less-40/

uofmwoodie Loc: Bonita Springs, Fl

I use the Neewer Wireless Remote Shutter Release Trigger GD-C3R For Canon 7D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 5D, 20D, 10D, 5D Mark II,1DMark IV, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark II N, 1Ds Mark II, 1D Mark II, 1Ds, 1D, 1V, EOS 3, D2000 from Amazon and it has worked well for me. The first remote I had and can't remember name, you had to stand directly in front of it and it didn't work half the time. I have had very good luck with the Neewer

JimRPhoto Loc: Raleigh NC

I've been using the Canon one for about two years with no problems. I also learned how, by using a studio-lighting arm (flex, about 12 inches) and a small mirror, to be able to be behind the camera and employ the remote. Good luck with your decision! Jim

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

To be honest with you, the Canon wired remote is the most reliable. I have a Vello wireless and the dreaded happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went to use it and the battery was dead. No spare battery either. Lucky for me, my new 5D Mark IV has built in features that make it take long exposure pictures for any length of time. It also has a delay so that I'm not touching the camera for 2 or 10 seconds after pressing the button. The wired remote will never have that problem. Most serious star photographers use wired remotes.

NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

Hi- I have both wired and wireless. I actually prefer the wireless as it have more functions (timer, delay, etc) and I'm not tethered to my camera (D7200). I got mine on eBay after doing so online research, got a chinese model (Viltrox) for < $40 and it has worked w/o problems for more than 1 year. I was going to buy the Phottix but at 3x the price, felt that the less expensive one would be OK and if it died, I could still buy another and be ahead.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I bought a Vello FreeWave wireless remote, when I bought my old 7D. I've found it still works on the 7D, but also on my 6D, 7D Mark II, 50D, and my new 5D Mark IV. Canon has not changed the plug layout in all these years. I also test the batteries out before I take it into the field. Of course I test all my batteries before I leave home for a shoot. Actually, I use my remote fairly often when shooting off a tripod, with mirror lockup. These can be found at any of the mail order camera stores, and on Amazon. Just be sure to order for Canon.

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amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Wired or wireless?

For a wired release, any with what Canon calls an "N3" connector will work with 5DIII.

RS-80N3 for example, stands for "remote switch, 80 cm long cable, N3 type connector" and is compatible with the 5DIII.

There's also the TC-80N3, "timer controller" that can be used as a simple wired remote release or can act as an intervalometer for things such as time lapse photography.

For wireless, Canon offers the small, inexpensive RC-6... It's a simple IR that you need to point at the front of the camera, where the IR receiver is located. It's good for things like self-portraits, but also can work as a short-range release. Depending upon conditions, it's probably only good for 15 to 20 feet. This remote switch is compatible with most Canon DSLRs.

Or there are more sophisticated, longer range radio devices.

Canon's own WFT-E7 and WFT-E7A "wireless file transmitter" modules are pricey but give a range of up to 400 feet and more complete control, working along with Canon's EOS Utility software to remotely function like Live View on the camera itself, giving you means of previewing the image on a laptop or tablet, adjusting exposure factors, focus, etc. It also can be used to automatically transfer image files to a computer. The WFT modules are rather expensive and most can only be used with one or two camera models. (The "A" version is intended for N. America, meets FCC limitations such as usable radio channels. The other type is designed for use elsewhere in the world, but local restrictions on use should be checked.)

There are similar, considerably less expensive third party wireless networking modules such as Camranger. It costs less than half the price of the Canon WFTs. Although it's range is a bit less... up to about 150 feet.... it does many of the same things and is usable on a number of different Canon camera models, isn't camera-specific like the WFTs. There are some cheaper options (such as mentioned previously).

There are also a number of radio modules for studio strobes and off-camera flashes that can be used to trigger cameras. For example, Radiopopper makes several models with a working range as much as 1/4 mile under ideal conditions. Another well-known and popular brand are Pocketwizard.

Yongnuo is a Chinese manufacturer with a number of different affordable remote radio trigger devices. Some of those might be usable to remotely fire the camera, too.

There are many others coming out of China. Probably a lot of them are made by one or two or three companies and re-labelled under a bunch of different brand names.

photon38

I bought one which did not fit my t5Rebel Canon, which has a coaxial receptacal this unit has a three pin receptacle between the receiver and the camera, and a remote wireless trigger.I would be happy to donate this as I was reimbursed , without having to return the item to China. See photos