CAMERA QUESTION

[Macka]

I've just bought a Cannon EOS 400d. I wanted to get a remote shutter switch (not infra red, just a cheap cable one) but they're £23, which is a Cannon one. Is there a cheaper generic one that would work? Jessups don't do one.

There's a few on e-bay but I couldn't be sure it would work with my camera.

Much obliged if anyone knows.

[Sniff]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Macka
I've just bought a Cannon EOS 400d. I wanted to get a remote shutter switch (not infra red, just a cheap cable one) but they're £23, which is a Cannon one. Is there a cheaper generic one that would work? Jessups don't do one.

There's a few on e-bay but I couldn't be sure it would work with my camera.

Much obliged if anyone knows.
[/quote]
I believe that with most of the Canon EOS models you might need this adaptor to make it work with standard mechanical shutter release cables

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Cable-Release-Adapter-T3/dp/B00066HE0M/ref=sr_1_1/203-2203233-9118304?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1189428348&sr=8-1

If it takes standard shutter release cables it would have a screw thread in the middle of the shutter release button, but a lot of digital cameras these days do not.

[Macka]

Thanks Keith,

I'll have to check when I get home, but I think it's a jack plug, I'll let you know.

Paul.

[Sniff]

I guess you've already seen these devices on Ebay? They claim to be compatible with the 400D.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wireless-IR-Remote-Controller-for-Canon-350D-400D-RC-1_W0QQitemZ120159508528QQihZ002QQcategoryZ64345QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or the genuine RC-1 Controller is only 17.99 from the Canon website

[Macka]

£17:99 eh?

I was quoted £23 at Jessups only last Saturday.

I'll take it, no point trying too hard for a few quid now I suppose..

Thanks a lot Sniffs.[msnsmile2]