Compatible Remote Switch (Still Images/Movies) (EOS REBEL T6i / EOS 750D)

    06-Mar-2015
    8202530800

    Solution

    Remote Controller and Remote Switch
    You can use the Timer Remote Controller RC-6 () or Remote Switch RS-60E3 () (both sold separately) with the camera for shooting.
    NOTE
    • For details on these accessories' operation procedures, see the respective instruction manuals.
    • Remote control shooting is also possible with an EX-series Speedlite equipped with a remote-release function.
    • In addition to the accessories above, you can use Remote Controller RC-1 ( ) /RC-5 () (sold separately). The Remote Controller can also be used during movie shooting, however Remote Controller RC-5 cannot be used to take still photos in the movie shooting mode.

    Remote control shooting
    The controller Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet from the camera. You can either shoot immediately or use a 2-sec. delay.

    1. Flip out the LCD monitor, and set the camera's power switch to [ ON ]. For more information on opening the camera’s LCD monitor, please refer to Using the vari-angle LCD monitor (EOS REBEL T6i / EOS 750D).

    2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the [ ] button.



    3. Press the [ ] buttons to chose [ ], and then press [ ].



    4. Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor () and press the transmit button.



    5. The camera is focused, the self-timer lamp lights up and a picture is taken.
    IMPORTANT
    • Fluorescent or LED lighting may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter inadvertently. Try to keep the camera away from such light sources.
    • If you point a remote controller for a TV set toward the camera and operate it, it may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter inadvertently.
    NOTE
    When shooting movies
    You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) to start and stop the movie shooting. Set the shooting timing switch to [2] (2-sec. delay), then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to [ ● ] (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.

    Connecting the Remote Switch
    Remote Switch RS-60E3 (sold separately) comes with an approx. 60 cm/2.0 ft cord. When connected to the camera’s remote control terminal, it can be pressed halfway and completely, just like the shutter button.

    1. Open the terminal cover.

    2. Connect the plug to the remote control terminal.


    REFERENCE
    To disconnect the plug, grasp the plug's silver part and pull out.