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mindchatter
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 11:39
I've been looking at the wireless shutter triggers that come out of Hong Kong for around 20 bucks. Does anyone use them? Are they reliable or do they have random kicks like the remote flash's do? Are they all pretty much the same at that price?
Thanks,
Jerry
4rgentum
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 13:00
i just picked one up for about $8 shipped from hong kong. it took about a week to get here and so far it works GREAT. a switch is a switch. can't really go wrong with it. i've only had it for about a week, so we'll see how it goes. but like i said.. so far, no problems what so ever.
condyk
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 13:03
Had two and both do the job.
mindchatter
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 15:41
I just ordered this guy http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Wireless-Remote-for-Canon-EOS-5D-40D-30D-20D_W0QQitemZ160239386347QQihZ006QQcategoryZ64345Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
condyk
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 15:48
That is the one I have.
tomd
13th of May 2008 (Tue), 15:54
i just picked one up for about $8 shipped from hong kong. it took about a week to get here and so far it works GREAT. a switch is a switch. can't really go wrong with it. i've only had it for about a week, so we'll see how it goes. but like i said.. so far, no problems what so ever.

that's a great price, do you have a link?
was this on ebay?
4rgentum
20th of May 2008 (Tue), 18:30
that's a great price, do you have a link?
was this on ebay?
sorry it took so long to respond. here ya go . . .
http://cgi.ebay.com/Remote-Cord-Canon-EOS-30D-40D-5D-1D-1Ds-Mark-III-RS-80E_W0QQitemZ150249696402QQihZ005QQcategoryZ64345Q QcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Roadrunnr
21st of May 2008 (Wed), 11:31
I got my el-cheapo from here:

http://hvstar.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=603

I got it when I bought my lens filters.

When I got it, it didn't look like the one on the website <_< but it works nevertheless.
BuzzyB
21st of May 2008 (Wed), 11:32
I am on my second. The first broke in the camera socket, but that could have been my fault. They work great and ship really fast.
tomd
21st of May 2008 (Wed), 11:36
Just so no one is confused: the OP asked about wireless remotes for around $20, while some of the posts have referenced wired triggers for much less.

Two different products, but have a place in many bags.
Tom
BuzzyB
21st of May 2008 (Wed), 12:33
Good point. I also have bought the cheap import wireless and it worked fine, but directions for use are skimpy.