What kind of remote for 10D

That's it: what kind of remote release (wired) does the Canon 10D used. I am
either missing this in the specs ands tests, or it's not mentioned.

Charlie Self

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
Stephen Vincent Benet

 

I'm not sure what you mean by "what kind?" If all you need to know is what
the stuff is, I can help. The camera uses Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3.
There a 33-foot-long extension cord for this simple triggering switch which
is the ET-1000N3. There is also a timer and "# of shots-per-burst" remote
switch which is the TC-8093. The wireless controller which is pretty cool
and can fire your camera from about city blook away is the LC4. The Canon
unit is almost exactly the same as the one that Nikon uses except for the
number of pins in the cables and connectors.

 

Yeah, I had some trouble identifying the standard cable release from the
literature too. The only one I could find was a ridiculously expensive
IR cableless remote, which would've been massive overkill for my needs.
I ended up asking at several local camera shops, where I could actually
try before buying. The one you want is the RS-80N3, which is a simple
two-position push button on a cable, that can also be latched to keep
the shutter open.

 

Correction...

On my box it's a "TC-80N3" - and I wish I could afford the extension lead!

--
M Stewart
Milton Keynes, UK
www.megalith.freeserve.co.uk/oddimage.htm


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3 remotes are listed in the 10D manual (p. 176)

RS-80N3 Remote Switch $ 49.95
TC-80N3 Timer Remote Control $129.95
LC-4 Wireless Controller $379.95

Prices are from B&H www.bhphotovideo.com

Ed Toerek

 

Either the RS-80N3 or the TC80N3 (this one has its own timer). If you
have a deep wallet, you could use the Wireless LC-4. Pages 175 and 176
of the manual (downloadable from Canon).

Kenny

 

FWIW The remote uses a two conductor shielded cable.

If your handy with a soldering iron you can easily convert the 10D remote
with a 1/8" inch stereo phono plug and jack.

I used a Radio-Shack model 274-274 jack and a 274-284 plug. Cut the cord on
the remote halfway between the remote and the camera plug. Then using the
above mentioned parts connect the red wire of the remote to the tip of the
plug the white wire to the ring of the plug and the shield to the shell.
Connect the jack to the camera connector in the same manner using the same
wire colors for tip ring and shell. You can now connect the plug to the jack
and use the remote as is or add 20 foot extensions (Radio-Shack 42-2562) as
needed. You can also purchase bulk 2 conductor shielded cable add a jack and
plug and make a custom built cord to length as needed .

Originally I did this with the 60t-3 remote for the T-50/70 and just
duplicated it with the remote for the 10D.

SP

 

BTW I am working on building a digital radio remote to go with the modified
cable. It should have a range of 1500 feet.

SP

 

FWIW This is what you end up with.

http://www.adsl4me.net/10dremote.jpg

SP

 

Kenny et al responded helpfully:

Wallet's not all that deep. I'm in the process of working on an insurance
settlement that MAY allow me to pick up a 10D and some lenses to replace old
manual equipment. I hope (wish?).

Charlie Self

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.
Stephen Vincent Benet

 

The extension lead is cripplingy expensive, for no good reason as far as I
can see - but I got around the expense by simply cutting the lead in half
and fitting my own plugs (from RS components) to it. This way I can still
use the lead as normal (albeit with a join in the middle) or I can fit
whatever length extension I want into the middle. Sorted.

There are only 3 wires inside, so it's a pretty easy job if you can solder..

Rob.