Canon remote release: I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes? thanks, Don...

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Feb 19, 2019 18:43:27 #

bohleber Loc: southern Indiana

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

Feb 19, 2019 18:59:25 #

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

For my Canon T1i I have a Vello wired release that works fine, but went with the Vello free wave RF wireless. It works great and I don't have to be within 3 feet of the tripod or in front of the camera as with an infrared remote.

Feb 19, 2019 19:29:49 #

happy sailor Loc: Ontario, Canada

Why are you not using the built in wifi and your smart phone? Download canon connect from the canon site and you will have a great remote

Feb 19, 2019 19:42:05 #

bohleber Loc: southern Indiana

Thank you both. Happy...do I need wifi reception?

Don

Feb 19, 2019 19:49:08 #

Vietnam Vet

Stick with Canon on this. I have used others that were less expensive and they don't last. I had a Vello, the wireless quit but still works if connected.

Feb 19, 2019 20:41:46 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

bohleber wrote:

Thank you both. Happy...do I need wifi reception?

Don

Typically the camera makes its own little WiFi and you log your phone onto it instead of some internet wifi connection.

Feb 19, 2019 23:49:33 #

Grahame Loc: Fiji

bohleber wrote:

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

If you are talking about 'remote cable releases' the cheapo ones can work fine, but, the leads if not handled carefully can fail due to being of lower quality.

Feb 20, 2019 01:45:58 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

bohleber wrote:

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

I've been using a Flashpoint Wave Commander for nearly seven years now and I never had a single failure/missed shot with it. It has a range of 320 feet and I use it pretty much daily. It comes in very handy for any type of shooting, I also use it for flash shooting. It has an intervalometer and timer as well. I did pay $19.95 for it!

Feb 20, 2019 08:12:01 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bohleber wrote:

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

Rather than buy a name brand remote, I've always bought generic remotes, both wired and wireless. They work fine.

Feb 20, 2019 09:32:04 #

brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I have the 6D MKII and use this remote with it, no problems whatsoever. https://www.amazon.com/AODELAN-Shutter-Release-PowerShot-Replace/dp/B07KGC258H/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1258SSKDK2CGK&keywords=br-e1+remote&qid=1550672977&s=gateway&sprefix=br-e1%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

Feb 20, 2019 09:45:40 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

bohleber wrote:

Thank you both. Happy...do I need wifi reception?

Don

The 6D has WiFi your phone should as well. What kind of phone are you using?

Feb 20, 2019 10:26:28 #

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

I have the 6DII with wireless and also the Canon intervalometer as well ....either one will do the trick

You can also tether to your tablet or laptop directly if your wifi is poor or non-existent I would suppose.

Feb 20, 2019 10:52:36 #

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

bohleber wrote:

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

If you want to use a remote (wired or wireless) other than wifi, I use Neewer and had no problems..

Feb 20, 2019 12:36:56 #

Dutzie Loc: I'd like to know

bohleber wrote:

I have a Canon 6D and would like to get a remote switch. Canon $51, other brands $11 to $20. Has anyone had experience with non-Canon remotes?

thanks, Don

Take your chances with a piece of Chinese junk....

Feb 20, 2019 13:30:03 #

Selene03

Vietnam Vet wrote:

Stick with Canon on this. I have used others that were less expensive and they don't last. I had a Vello, the wireless quit but still works if connected.

I suppose it depends on whether or not you just want to use it as a switch or as an intervolimeter. If you need the later, I completely agree that you should stick with Canon!!!!

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