RC-1 Remote control

[Boxy]

Can anyone confirm whether these should work with a 50D? Mine (which I used with a 400D) won't. Before I buy new batteries it would be helpful to know if it's compatible or not. If not, what is it's replacement?

[bob58]

have a look here canon 50d scroll down it will tell you compatible remotes

[Boxy]

Cheers Bob. Did look at this site but gave up when the 50D wasn't given a mention in the Accessories download

[El_Sid]

According to this somewhat out of date catalogue the RC-1 was not compatible with the 40D, nor indeed any body in the xxD/Dxx series, so I think we can reasonably conclude it's equally incompatible with the 50D...

[daft_biker]

Aye, the remote control for my 300D didn't work with my 40D...had to use the one for my EOS 3 with the 40D. Can't remember the remote model numbers though!

[beejaybee]

Can anyone confirm whether these should work with a 50D? Mine (which I used with a 400D) won't.

It's only the connector, the one & two figure cameras use a proprietary 3 pin connector, the three & four figure cameras use a submicro stereo jack.

You should be able to obtain adapters from the usual Chinese eBay sources.

[Benchista]

Er, no. The RC-1 is an IR remote control, not one of the wired ones. It's not compatible with any of the double-digit digitals, I believe, although it is compatible with the 5D Mk II.

I now use a Hahnel wireless thingy, which operates over much greater distances and from behind the camera, but costs a fair bit more, too.

[Boxy]

Thanks for the responses. After researching it seems there is no equivalent piece of kit for the 50D so I'm also looking at a "Hahnel wireless thingy" Only prob with this design is that I won't be able to use my hotshoe spirit level.

[Benchista]

That's a good price for it! I keep meaning to write a review of the thing - it's an impressive bit of kit. Feels a little cheap, but works faultessly.

[bob58]

i got mine of ebay for a 40d £18.79, you can get one for the 50d for £20 delivered off the same dealer, i have cant fault the one i got