EOS Documentation Project

RS-60E3 Remote Switch

by Julian Loke

Contents

• Introduction
• Operation

  Cap  Connection  Release  Lock-Down  Extension 

• Specification

  Physical  Range  Circuit  Compatibility 

• Revision History
• Comments

Introduction

The RS-60E3 Remote Switch can be used to release the shutter up to 0.6 m (2 ft) away from a compatible EOS camera, such as the EOS 50, EOS 30, EOS 500, EOS 300, late model Elan and REBEL series. It is electrically parallel to the shutter release button on the camera body, and therefore operates without transferring vibration from the photographer's hand. The lock-down feature is the only additional function provided by the RS-60E3 that is not available on the main camera body.

Check your specific camera manual for compatibility information, since similar models in different markets may have different features. (e.g. EOS 50 Elan 7E )

Operation

Cap

Locate on the camera body the socket for the remote release. This is usually near the hand grip, but may differ for your particular model of camera.

Remove the small black plastic cap and put it in safe storage. The cap can be plugged temporarily into the round hole at the bottom of the RS-60E3. Unfortunately, the cap can be dislodged easily and is frequently lost.

Connection

First check the the RS-60E3 is not locked down. If you see a red line, slide the latch to cover the line and release the lock. Switch your camera OFF or L, then push the plug of the RS-60E3 all the way into the socket. If the camera is ON, the shutter can sometimes fire as the RS-60E3 is being plugged in or removed.

Release

Setup for your shot by positioning your camera and lens on a tripod, and checking your composition. If you cannot be sure that a subject will be covered by an autofocus point, use manual focus instead.

When you are ready to shoot, Switch your camera ON, then use the button the RS-60E3 just as you would the shutter button on the camera body. Half-press is usually used for metering, while depressing the button fully releases the shutter.

Lock-Down

For situations where you want to keep the button depressed, such as continuous shooting, or BULB mode exposures, push and hold the release button. Engage the lock by sliding the plastic latch forward, revealing a red line. To unlock, slide the latch to cover the red line.

Extension

If cable for the RS-60E3 is too short, it is possible to buy or make an extension cord. The electrical requirements are for three conductors, and physically compatible 2.5mm stereo mini-plug and socket. For example:

Cellular phone 6 ft headset extension cable

http://www.radioshack.com/search/controller.jsp?kw=43-2003

Using 2.5 mm-to-3.5  adapters and stereo headphone extension cable for 3.5 mm plugs and sockets.

http://www.camerahacker.com/extend_remote/

Specification

Physical

Width 21.7 mm (0.85")  Height 14 mm (0.55")  Length 79 mm (3.1 ") (Not including cable or plug)
Weight 28 g (1 oz) (Including cable and plug)

Range

0.6 m (2 ft)

Circuit

Activity		Connection
No press		Open circuit
Half-press		Sleeve + Ring
Full press		Sleeve + Ring + Tip

Compatibility

The Elan / EOS 100, REBEL / EOS 1000 and REBEL II / EOS 1000N were released before the introduction of the RS-60E3 in 1993, and are not compatible. This accessory was intended for recent models of the Elan, REBEL, and IX series cameras, as listed in the table below:

Year	Americas	Japan	Other
1993	REBEL X, XS	KISS	500
1995	Elan II, IIE	55	50, 50E
1995			5000, 888
1996	REBEL G	New KISS	500N
1996	IX	IX	IX
1998	IX7	IX7	IX7
1999	REBEL 2000	KISS III, IIIL	300
2000	Elan 7	7	30, 33
2002	REBEL Ti	KISS 5	300V
2002	REBEL XS N		3000N, 66
2003	Digital REBEL	KISS Digital	EOS 300D
2004	REBEL T2	KISS 7	300X
2005	Digital REBEL XT	KISS Digital N	EOS 350D
2006	Digital REBEL XTi	KISS Digital X	EOS 400D

Revision History

v0.5 2006Dec31 jul: new camera models; patch cable; fix RS linkrot
v0.4 2004May27 jul: lock fix
v0.3 2003Dec15 jul: plug diag
v0.2b2003Nov23 jul: circ diag, reformat, meas
v0.2 2003Jan16 jul: compatibility
v0.1b2002Sep15 jul: Illustrations
v0.1 2002Sep07 jul: Original draft

Comments

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