Intervalometer

dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
edited May 1, 2011 in Accessories
Can anyone recommend a remote timer for Canon 5d II and 7D. Mine just broke and I really do not want to spend 150 for the Canon, but the reviews on others look poor.

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2011
    Sorry Dan I only use the Canon intervalometer, have for years, love it.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2011
    I bought one from ebay last summer, seems okay working fine and i think it was under 30$ with shipping. Just realize they have website too! www.aputure.com my model number is AP-TR3C. Cord feels solid, plastic construction is ok. Only downside is that it cannot be completely switched off, but battery is still good after 1 year.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2011
    Thanks guys I guess I will just buy the Canon.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited April 15, 2011
    Andy wrote: »
    Sorry Dan I only use the Canon intervalometer, have for years, love it.

    +1, but I thought it was like $70..$80
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2011
    Nikolai wrote: »
    +1, but I thought it was like $70..$80

    I Just looked it up and they are $149.95 at Amazon.

    The simple remote switch for A 5D or 1D is about $50.00

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  • Matthew SavilleMatthew Saville Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,352 Major grins
    edited April 23, 2011
    Awais Yaqub wrote: »
    I bought one from ebay last summer, seems okay working fine and i think it was under 30$ with shipping. Just realize they have website too! www.aputure.com my model number is AP-TR3C. Cord feels solid, plastic construction is ok. Only downside is that it cannot be completely switched off, but battery is still good after 1 year.
    I'm currently testing some other Aputure gear for a friend who lives in China, and it's quality stuff. I can highly recommend it...

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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited April 23, 2011
    The Pearstone at B&H seems to have very good reviews (and a lot of 'em) and it is 1/3 the price. I've been looking at that one (the tethered version).
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  • GwagDesignsGwagDesigns Registered Users Posts: 158 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2011
    I got a cheap brand of intervalometer to use with my 7D off Amazon for 16$, works perfectly. Sorry Canon, but I cant justify spending nearly 10x the cost for such simply circuitry.

    http://www.amazon.com/Timer-Remote-Control-RS-60E3-Canon/dp/B003Q9RERY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303836233&sr=8-2
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2011
    David, looks like a good option, but my Canon TC-80N3 arrived today. Hope it lasts for 150 rolleyes1.gif
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited April 26, 2011
    One concern of mine with any intervalometer is whether or not the cord and plug can cooperate with an L-plate attached to the camera body. This changes with the plate and camera, of course.
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  • njdrew1njdrew1 Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited April 28, 2011
    David_S85 wrote: »
    The Pearstone at B&H seems to have very good reviews (and a lot of 'em) and it is 1/3 the price. I've been looking at that one (the tethered version).

    In addition to the Nikon, I use the Pearstone Shutter Boss. I understand that it works with Canon as well, just uses a different cord. Use it wired, use it wireless, it works great.
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited April 28, 2011
    Looking at the Pearstone Shutterboss items offered on B&H, for $49.95 - they all look quite well done.

    I may just order one to have a backup to my Canon version which I have had for some time, and always have to go hunting to see where I left it last.
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  • Manfr3dManfr3d Registered Users Posts: 2,008 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2011
    Andy wrote: »
    Sorry Dan I only use the Canon intervalometer, have for years, love it.

    +1

    Nothing beats the TC80-N3. Well worth the money if you plan to really use it in the comming years.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited May 1, 2011
    Manfr3d wrote: »
    +1

    Nothing beats the TC80-N3. Well worth the money if you plan to really use it in the comming years.

    I do like it, Manfred. I hope the connector holds up. :D
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