Canon Cable Release Adapter T3 - VS - the RS-80N3

I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded more
like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

Thank you

JSM

Just Shoot Me wrote:

I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded more
like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

That looks similar to the Nikon setup. The fancier version with an LCD
panel has the ability to do timed bulb exposures for night shooting and
an interval timer for multiple exposures or time lapse movies, but maybe
the only real important thing is the ability to do a mirror lockup...
probably that just requires a second click so I wouldn't worry. You are
saving about $100 with that model. I had to hunt for an old used version
to avoid the expensive new overkill Nikon cable release.

--
Paul Furman Photography
http://edgehill.net
Bay Natives Nursery
http://www.baynatives.com

Just Shoot Me wrote:
I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded more
like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

Thank you

JSM



I think the RS-80N3 is what you are looking for. It is Canon's
standard remote switch for the 10-40D and 1D cameras.
It simply is a cable with a shutter release button.
Yes, it is quite expensive for what is does, but unfortunately Canon
uses a proprietary connector for the shutter release cable, so you
won't find many alternatives.

The "Cable Release Adapter T3" is an adapter which allows you to
connect a mechanical shutter release cable. I doubt that this is what
you really want...

An interesting alternative might be the TC80N3 Timer Remote Control
which provides some useful self-timer, interval timer and
long-exposure timer features - if you need them. Of course, it is even
more expensive.

Peter

"Peter H." ph05@prompttecdotcom wrote in message
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Just Shoot Me wrote:
I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded
more
like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

Thank you

JSM



I think the RS-80N3 is what you are looking for. It is Canon's
standard remote switch for the 10-40D and 1D cameras.
It simply is a cable with a shutter release button.
Yes, it is quite expensive for what is does, but unfortunately Canon
uses a proprietary connector for the shutter release cable, so you
won't find many alternatives.

The "Cable Release Adapter T3" is an adapter which allows you to
connect a mechanical shutter release cable. I doubt that this is what
you really want...

this is what I dont know. One thing I read it might have had to do with
metering or perhaps focus.
but sometimes its needed to press the shutter half way and while holding it
move the camera.



An interesting alternative might be the TC80N3 Timer Remote Control
which provides some useful self-timer, interval timer and
long-exposure timer features - if you need them. Of course, it is even
more expensive.

Peter

I would have liked that but right now I need to focus on what will work best
for my job.
thank you for the explanation.

JSM

"Paul Furman" wrote in message
t...
Just Shoot Me wrote:

I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded
more like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

That looks similar to the Nikon setup. The fancier version with an LCD
panel has the ability to do timed bulb exposures for night shooting and an
interval timer for multiple exposures or time lapse movies, but maybe the
only real important thing is the ability to do a mirror lockup... probably
that just requires a second click so I wouldn't worry. You are saving
about $100 with that model. I had to hunt for an old used version to avoid
the expensive new overkill Nikon cable release.

--
Paul Furman Photography
http://edgehill.net
Bay Natives Nursery
http://www.baynatives.com

$100 saved at this point is $100 dollars more to put to other things.
I feel good knowing at least 2 here feel its not a bad remote.
I know the remote for my Nikon didn't let me hold the shutter half way.
just press and take the picture.

Just Shoot Me wrote:
"Peter H." ph05@prompttecdotcom wrote in message
.. .
Just Shoot Me wrote:
I had wanted to get the Canon Cable Release Adapter because it sounded
more
like
what was recommended here.
the store only had an RS-80N3 in stock.

I know I don't know how to use a lot of things on the camera right now.
but hope to learn all I can so with that in mind.
can both be used the same way? is one better than the other?

Thank you

JSM


I think the RS-80N3 is what you are looking for. It is Canon's
standard remote switch for the 10-40D and 1D cameras.
It simply is a cable with a shutter release button.
Yes, it is quite expensive for what is does, but unfortunately Canon
uses a proprietary connector for the shutter release cable, so you
won't find many alternatives.

The "Cable Release Adapter T3" is an adapter which allows you to
connect a mechanical shutter release cable. I doubt that this is what
you really want...

this is what I dont know. One thing I read it might have had to do with
metering or perhaps focus.
but sometimes its needed to press the shutter half way and while holding it
move the camera.

The RS-80N3 also has a "halfway pressed" state which activates AF and
exposure metering. So you can use it exactly the same way as the
camera's shutter button.



An interesting alternative might be the TC80N3 Timer Remote Control
which provides some useful self-timer, interval timer and
long-exposure timer features - if you need them. Of course, it is even
more expensive.

Peter

I would have liked that but right now I need to focus on what will work best
for my job.
thank you for the explanation.

JSM