Canon Remote Switch RS-80N3

The cord length is just right for keeping my hands free while composing macro shots, and the lock for bulb mode works perfectly. After using cheaper releases, this feels solid and responsive.

Half-press feels exactly like the camera’s own button, which made nailing focus on a macro shot way less fiddly than I expected. The 80cm cord is plenty for tripod work, and the bulb lock is a lifesaver for long exposures.

Shooting macros without a tripod used to mean resting my elbows on anything solid, but the 80cm cord on this remote lets me trigger the shutter from a comfortable distance without jostling the rig. Half-press for focus confirmation works exactly like the camera's own button, and the lock feature is