Opteka timer remote control

[ecotec]

Hi All,

Has anyone had any experience with the Opteka timer remote control:

http://www.opteka.com/index.asp?Page...ROD&ProdID=127

I have been considering a shutter release cable for quite some time, and have stumbled across this. The only draw back I can see would be short cable (3 ft) compared to the simple shutter release I have been looking at that has a 15 foot cable.

Thanks,
Brandon

[mjs1973]

I don't have any experience with that particular remote, but I find that 3' is more than enough for almost everything I do. I did add a 30' extension onto the end of one of my cable releases. I could set my camera up next to a bird house, and trip the shutter from behind a bush and not to scare the birds. Other than that, I haven't had a need for anything other than the 3' cable.

[Frog]

I'd like to hear how it works if you get it.
The one thing my D80 doesn't have that I'd like most is an interval timer.

[ecotec]

I've been dead set on a simple cable release for a long time now...that is until I discovered the Opteka interval timer. I am going to order it tonight, and will let you know what I think of it.

Best,
Brandon

[mjs1973]

I got the Canon interval timer release when I got my 40D and I love it. I hope the Opteka works out for you.