What if my camera isn't compatible?
If your EOS camera isn't compatible with the RC-6, what other choices do you have?
• Bluetooth remote BR-E1
In 2017, Canon introduced a new wireless remote, the BR-E1. This uses near-field Bluetooth to transmit the signal. Its functionality and simplicity is similar in many ways to the RC-6. It's compatible with most (but not all) EOS cameras which feature Bluetooth, and is definitely the way forward as it doesn't require line-of-sight to the camera.
Read more about the Canon Bluetooth Remote BR-E1
• Self-timer
For self-portraits you can use the self-timer mode, which is built into most models. When the self-timer isset (inthe drive mode), pressing the shutter button starts the 2-second or 10-second timer (2-second delay not available on all models). This gives you time to move to the front of the camera. At the end of the period the shutter fires.
The advantage of the RC-6 is that you can fire the shutter when you are ready rather than waiting for the fixed delay to end.
• Wired remote
Almost all EOS models have a remote socket (either N3 or E3 connection), so you can use a wired remote switch to lock the shutter open during a long exposure. (Exceptions are EOS M, M2, M3, M10, M100, M200.) There’s also a Canom Timer Remote TC-80N3 with even greater functionality.
Check out compatible wired remotes for your Canon EOS camera
• Canon Camera Connect app
EOS cameras with built-in Wi-Fi (plus EOS 7D Mark II andEOS 5DS / R with optional W-E1 card) can be controlled remotely via the Camera Connect app, free to download for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
Visit your app store to install the app for free, then follow the instructions to connect your camera and smart device.