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• Q: Compatible Cable Release for Canon Rebel?
  I have a Canon EOS Digital Rebel xT with an 18-55 lens, and I just need suggestions for what cable release might work well with it. I've already invested in a tripod , so I would only need the cable release for a very long exposure.

  A:Your camera has a 30 second shutter speed which you can use with the self-timer. An electronic cable release may not work with the Bulb setting* so you'll need to check with Canon for any mechanical cable release to use. For long exposures you'll want a locking cable release so you don't have to hold it down. You didn't say what length of exposures you want to try. I've used the FotoSharp (fotosharp.com) Day & Night Exposure Guide for years and recommend it. IMO its better to have a solid starting point instead of experimenting until you finally get a good result. * One camera I own can use an electronic cable release but as soon as the button is pushed the shutter fires - even on Bulb. For long exposures I use a standard mechanical cable release.
• Q: Shutter Release Cable for Canon Digital Rebel XTI?
  Do they make a Shutter Release Cable for Canon Digital Rebel XTI? It doesn't seem like they could since the shutter release is just a solid button on the body...???

  A:http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541163390.htm wired http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12935-REG/Canon_2465A001_RC_1_Remote_Controller.html infrared
• Q: Cable release for Canon digital rebel?
  Does Canon Rebel work with Cable release? I am trying to setup for Portrait studio... any experiences

  A:The Digital Rebel uses a RS-60E3 wired remote. These are sold seperately. You can pick one up for $26 at B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=70561&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
• Q: Is a remote/cable release available for the Canon Powershot A610 digital camera?
  I would like to do so digiscoping, and would like to be able to stabilize the camera as much as possible when snapping a picture.

  A:I know you can take pictures remotely using a PC and the A620. Not sure if this feature is incorporated in the 610 as well. I second the use of the 2 or 10 sec. timer along with a tripod or solid surface. I use this for low light night shots and have never had a problem.
• Q: Does anyone know where I can find a cable release with timer for a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi?
  or a wireless one.

  A:I own an XTi so you'll need to do what I'll need to do and that is purchase a "wireless remote" Canon RC-1/RC-5, or a RS-60E3 (2ft. cord). Both of these can be located on p.90 of yout XTi manual.