I only suggested changing plugs because I couldn't find a wireless
remote for his E-1. But that's only because my search was apparently
faulty. The do exist on the bay.
Chuck Norcutt
On 7/18/2011 1:03 AM, Moose wrote:
> On 7/17/2011 1:30 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> But it can't be that hard to swap the connectors. I note that the
>> remote connectors for the Canon 5D and the Minolta A1 each only have 3
>> pins. I assume half and full press shutter and ground. Shouldn't be
>> hard to figure out which is which.
>
> The remotes are so inexpensive that I don't find it worth while to fuss with
> changing plugs.
>
> Canon has done the same thing as others, one type of plug, small 'phone' type
> for the lesser cameras and the custom one
> you know for the higher end models. The phone plug type is the same as those
> used on a bunch of other brands and models,
> too.
>
> With the 60D, they switched from custom to ordinary for the xxD series. A
> sensible move overall, but it means I can't
> use the same remote for both. I have an IR remote for the 60D, but have also
> ordered a wireless of the same type as for
> the 5D, just with different plug. That way I can use the hand controls
> interchangeably. Hey, I could even fire them in
> tandem!
>
> All of this is more or less in aid of doing what you recommended to Jim,
> tripod with prefocused camera, fired remotely
> from a distance, even inside. Too busy/lazy to actually do it as yet. :-)
>
> Moose
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