Ordered the Vello from B&H yesterday, got it today. Can't beat the fast shipping. In B&H's description, it included the 6D as compatible. However, the owners manual shows every Canon dslr model except the 6D. And, as I discovered, the cable that connects the receiver to the camera does not fit. The 6D connection port is round with 3 male pins arranged in a triangle pattern, while the Vello end is a square solid plug. I have never been good at putting a square plug in a round hole :roll:
You may be wondering why I am not contacting B&H on this. Well, they have shut down live chat & email service until Tuesday. So, to feed my curiosity in the meantime ,I am asking on this forum if there is a simple solution such as a special cable for the 6D.
This dashed my hopes for some Hummingbird pics this weekend. :-(
Dumb me. The square plug does fit. Didn't see the tiny 3 holes on the end.
So, as you were, ladies & gentlemen :)
Canon uses a 3-pin design for their higher priced camera bodies. Depending on which Vello remote you have, you may need to exchange it for a model with the correct plug or if it has a separate cable- you can order the correct cable. I have both types of cables for my remote. The 2.5mm mini connector cable works on my SX60 and the 3-pin connector cable works on my 5D and 7D models. Call them when they open and they'll be able to take care of you.
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Dumb me. The square plug does fit. Didn't see the tiny 3 holes on the end.
So, as you were, ladies & gentlemen :)
been there done that....as they say! :P
Nalu
Loc: Southern Arizona
Yep, don't feel like the Lone Ranger. Do that kinda stuff more and more these days. Good luck with your hummers.
RAK
Loc: Concord Ca
I had the same remote for my T2i and when I got my 6D cable did not fit. A little research and I got a cable that works fine. In fact I am using it today at a studio shoot. If you have smart phone you can down load the canon app that will control you 6D and have more functions than just shutter release.
RAK wrote:
I had the same remote for my T2i and when I got my 6D cable did not fit. A little research and I got a cable that works fine. In fact I am using it today at a studio shoot. If you have smart phone you can down load the canon app that will control you 6D and have more functions than just shutter release.
Thanks Rak. I suppose a smart phone is in my future after all. :)
RAK
Loc: Concord Ca
hey don't rush into anything. The only reason I got the damn thing was it enabled me to deposit checks remotely. Saved me trips to the bank.
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