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Opteka HD 0 20X Professional Super AF Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT XTi XS XSi T1i 10D 20D 30D 40D 50D Digital SLR

Nothing changes the way you see the world like High Definition

Opteka Remote Control Cord for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi and ELAN SLR Cameras

Opteka Remote Control Cord for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XSi, & ELAN SLR Cameras; Allows the camera to be released from a distance of up to 36 inches

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Simple and easy to use
I have had this for more than 1 year. It helps me to take quality pictures of moving objects.

5 Stars WORKS AS ADVERTISED
Used the remote to trigger my Canon SXI Rebel while on a tri pod. It works well with no problems. Use it when taking night shots where you have to have a low shutter speed.

5 Stars Gets the job done, great value
There is nothing particularly exceptional about this product (or any remote for that matter), but it gets 5 stars because it does its job and the price is unbeatable. This remote works with my XSi and I’m glad I went with this over a pricey Canon brand remote or the DIY option.

5 Stars Great Product.
Great product, no troubles at all, feels great. Delivery way before due date, so i was very surprised to recieve the package that early. No complaints here as i knew the cord was short… This device is just for not shaking your camera by pressing the shutter release, not for “long” self-shoots. It also locks, so great for “Bulb” shots. Works great with night and astro photography and whatever other app that requires rock-solid stability.

1 Star Waste of money in the long run
I bought this remote for my Canon XSi in December 08. By June 09 it was in the trash since it no longer worked. In that interim of about 6.5 months, I hardly used the thing. When I pulled it out to take some long exposures of waterfalls while on vacation the remote didn’t work at all. Push the button and nothing. So when it came to when I really needed it, it didn’t work. Absolute junk!

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Opteka RC 4 Wireless Remote Control for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i and 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras Canon RC 1 Replacement

The new Opteka RC-4 remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The RC-4 allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release. The RC-4 is completely dedicated to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel, XT, XTi, XSi, Elan 7ne, 7n, 7e, T2, K2, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, & 5D Mark II

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Best thing I’ve bought for $10 in a long time
It does what I was hoping it would do. Range is about 15-18 feet. What more do you want for ten bucks?

2 Stars Good if used on very short distance.
I used it while I was camping. I didn’t have any problem to set it up but i was surprised about how short the distance between the remote and the camera must be to be able to control the shot. And you must be just in front so It took me some acrobatics movement to be able to take some shoots during our fire-camp. Other than that it’s a great little remote, very light but just not what i need.

5 Stars Works great, awesome price
This wireless remote works great. Some people complain about the distance, but the technical details clearly states up to 16ft working distance, which is plenty for my needs. I love this wireless remote and the fact that I am finally in some of my own pictures. I look forward to doing self-portraits. Definitely worth getting.

5 Stars Opteka Remote for my CANON XSI
This remote is amazing, and it’s easy to set your camera up to use it. I love it… Been taking family photos like Crazy…. And it was a great price, and fast shipping.. What more could I ask for…

5 Stars Not as small as the Canon branded remote, but works just as well for less $
The remote works just fine, range as expected. Only downside to choosing this remote over the canon branded one is that the canon one is a lot smaller and will attach to your neck strap. I gave it 5 stars because it is 1/3-1/2 the price of the canon remote.

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Opteka 35x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT XTi XS XSi and T1i Digital SLR Cameras

The new Opteka High Definition

Opteka Battery Pack Grip Vertical Shutter Release for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS XSi and T1i with 2 LP E5 Batteries 3600 mAh Total

Opteka is proud to be allowed to use the same factory and mold as Canon uses for their BG-E5. Opteka is one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance batteries and accessories. Opteka believes there is no limit to the potential of portable power, and as a company they will always strive to find innovative and efficient ways to power your life in the future! The Opteka BG-RXS holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 LP-E5 batteries. This provides a extremely extended shooting time. The vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally. Compatible with the Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi, and T1i (450D, 500D & 1000D) SLRs only. This package includes 2 Opteka LP-E5 1800 mAh Batteries for Maximum shooting time.

Technical Details

• 2 Opteka 1800 mAh NB-2LH Batteries included
• Holds 6 AA Batteries or 2 NB-2LH batteries
• Vertical shutter release also makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• Buttons for AE lock, AF point selector, aperture value, shutter, and mail dial
• Increases functionality and convenience

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User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars great addition to a Canon Rebel series
super long battery life with this thing. Opteka uses the same molds as the Canon grips, so form factor is indentical. Quality may be a little less than Canon, but considering you are paying half of what Canon charges, I can take the hit in quality. everything works great as it should. In addition to getting it a lot cheaper than the Canon brand, you also get two high capacity batteries.

3 Stars Spend the extra and buy the real product.
It took weeks before the product was shiped. I called the store and the young man that answered the phone was out right rude. I will never use the store again. The batteries seems to hold a charge very well. The battery pack trim has begun to come off already. All other functions works to date.

3 Stars Be Careful! WARNING
This is a wonderful grip – works real well and enhances the usability of the camera.

Mine was DOA, but experimentation showed that somehow the Li-battery tray was faulty as the AA tray worked fine.

As 47th Street won’t pay return postage, I was determined to see if I could fix it, rather than pay and wait.

***WARNING***

(Photo in product image section at the top of the product page)

The soldering and placement of the circuit strips inside the tray is VERY poor. On mine, the positive and negative circuit strips were actually TOUCHING, shorting the batteries, potentially leading to equipment damage, or maybe even a fire. One bump and your camera could be toast.

I would recommend opening the tray (seven easy, but tiny screws) and checking, just in case. I slotted in some small pieces of electrical insulating tape between the strips to keep them apart. Don’t worry, there is nothing in there that is easy to damage.

Apart from that, its great!

5 Stars Great Canon XSI Combo!
This product is a no-brainer on a lot of fronts. Using on a Rebel XSI. Price is fantastic. Quality is high. Comes with two batteries that work in tandem to give you a huge power reserve over a single battery. And, if you are using a large and/or heavy lens like the Canon 70-200 2.8 IS it gives you a welcome extra part of the camera body to hold onto for a great feeling of extra security. Just buy it — you’ll love it.

5 Stars Great Grip.. ! Good Bundle….
I must say that I was a bit skeptical on choosing the Opteka one, compared to the original CANON Grip, since I already owned one (at my REBEL XT)..

After a little bit of review searches over the internet, a lot of people saying that it was basically the same thing, without the CANON brand…

I got the Opteka grip and I am really satisfied with it. Price is good and it comes with 2 good bateries with it.

Hard to beat…

My only comment would go to the finish of the product, the rubber grip is acctually not properly fitted to the grip (as per photos which I added up to this review), to which I had to use SUPER Glue Gel to get it fully bonded to the grip, only a minor detail thing that could be a drawback only to someone looking for 101% perfection, but, the CANON one which I own did not have this issue, which I believe is mainly because of the material used.

Sure, I must also say that the rubber on the grip is actually REAL RUBBER ! Therefore, gives you a GREAT GRIP! Even better then the CANON one, which mimics the Rubber grip with some plastic Rugged feel.

Overall… I say ! Give it a 10..

No need to purchase the Canon one and pay twice as much !

This will definatelly be a perfect match, as I do not see me using just the camera without the grip.

Oh! And another thing I must say is how the Camera + Grip are quite lighter than my previous Rebel XT Bundle.

Go for it.

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