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Opteka XL Remote Release Cord for Sony Alpha A900, A700, A350, A300, A200, & A100 Digital SLR Cameras (10 Foot Cord)
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(4 out of 5) by Greg Copeland on Oct 23, 2009This is a good remote release cord that does what it's supposed to do, and for a price that's a mere fraction of what I'd have had to pay for the genuine Sony remote cord. Plus, the fact that it has a 10-ft cord -- in lieu of the shorter, standard length -- increases the scope of its possible uses. A version with a 3-foot cord is available for five dollars less, but I feel that the 10-foot cord is well worth the slightly higher price. Just a few minor quibbles ...
1. The button feels kind of mushy, with the transition between "half-press" and "full-press" not very firm or well-defined. This makes me wonder how durable it's going to be in the long run. However, it works as it's supposed to (at least for now), and considering that I could buy four of these with the money the genuine Sony remote (with the shorter cord) would have cost me, I find this to be an acceptable compromise.
2. The molded right-angle connector that plugs into the camera faces forward when installed. Personally, I would have been happy with a straight connector. But if the connector has to be the 90-degree type, I wish they'd at least made it to point toward the back of the camera, instead of the front.
3. The Amazon-supplied photo at the top of the page is not an accurate portrayal of this remote. I have uploaded a snapshot of what this remote *really* looks like; and as you can see, both the handle and the connector plug are different to those shown in the Amazon photo. But that's okay -- I like the actual layout of the handle much better than I would have liked the one shown in the Amazon photo.
1. The button feels kind of mushy, with the transition between "half-press" and "full-press" not very firm or well-defined. This makes me wonder how durable it's going to be in the long run. However, it works as it's supposed to (at least for now), and considering that I could buy four of these with the money the genuine Sony remote (with the shorter cord) would have cost me, I find this to be an acceptable compromise.
2. The molded right-angle connector that plugs into the camera faces forward when installed. Personally, I would have been happy with a straight connector. But if the connector has to be the 90-degree type, I wish they'd at least made it to point toward the back of the camera, instead of the front.
3. The Amazon-supplied photo at the top of the page is not an accurate portrayal of this remote. I have uploaded a snapshot of what this remote *really* looks like; and as you can see, both the handle and the connector plug are different to those shown in the Amazon photo. But that's okay -- I like the actual layout of the handle much better than I would have liked the one shown in the Amazon photo.
Good extra option for price.
(5 out of 5) by Chris B on Aug 29, 2009 (IL)I haven't had a chance to use it much, but for the price I wanted one to have for the occasion I needed it. It seems to work great and a much better price than the brand name one.
Great Product
(4 out of 5) by J. Jacobs on Aug 2, 2009 (Charleston, Wv)Really nice product for the price. I would like to eventually go to a wireless remote, but for now this is perfect! Recommend for anyone who is a photographer on a budget!
remote shutter release
(3 out of 5) by Betty A. Ebel on Jul 29, 2009 (AL)The price was good for this item but probably will purchase the Sony one for future use. This one fits the remote shutter connector but kinda hard to do.
Sometimes a low price is not the best value. Have not used in the field yet but was actually reluctant to connect to my
Sony A350 as at first it did not seem compatible.
If budget is a factor, this is probably a good deal but if you want complete confidence, purchase the Sony.
Sometimes a low price is not the best value. Have not used in the field yet but was actually reluctant to connect to my
Sony A350 as at first it did not seem compatible.
If budget is a factor, this is probably a good deal but if you want complete confidence, purchase the Sony.
top value for money
(5 out of 5) by Dr. S. Tejesh on Apr 20, 2009 (usa)save money by getting this rather than buying the sony, used it for a couple of trips..tight fit, works great and the price aint hurting either...