Compatible Remote Switch (EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D)
14-Feb-2011
8201003700
Solution
You can use Timer Remote Controller RC-6 or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (both sold separately) to the camera and shoot with it.
NOTE
- For details on these accessories' operation procedures, see the respective instruction manuals.
- In addition to the accessories above, you can use Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 (sold separately). It can also be used when shooting movies. However, the RC-5 cannot be used to take still images in the Movie shooting mode.
Remote controller RC-6 (Sold separately) enables you to take pictures wirelessly up to about 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 then set the power switch to <ON>. For the details about how to open the LCD monitor, see How to use the vari-angle LCD monitor of the EOS REBEL T3i/EOS 600D.
2. Press < 
>(Drive mode selection button) when the camera is ready to shoot.
>(Drive mode selection button) when the camera is ready to shoot.
3. Press the <Cross Keys> to select [ 
](Self-timer:10sec/Remote control), and then press the <SET> button.
](Self-timer:10sec/Remote control), and then press the <SET> button.
4. Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button.
5. The camera will autofocus. When focus is achieved, the self-timer lamp will light and the picture will be taken.
CAUTION
Camera misoperation may occur near certain types of fluorescent lights. During wireless remote control, try to keep the camera away from fluorescent light.
NOTE
When shooting movies
Start and stop move shooting using the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately).
If you set the shooting timing switch to the <2> position and press the transmit button, movie shooting will start. If the switch is set to < 
> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.
> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.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, Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used to press the shutter button halfway and completely.
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.