Compatible Remote Switch (EOS REBEL T2i/EOS 550D)
11-Mar-2010
8200728300
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).
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.
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. Set the power switch to <ON>.
2. When the camera is ready to shoot, press the < 
> (Drive mode selection) button.
> (Drive mode selection) button. 
3. Press the <Cross Keys> to select the [ 
](Self-timer/Remote control), then press the <SET> button.
](Self-timer/Remote control), 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
Shooting movies
You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) to start and stop the movie shooting. To start the movie shooting, set the shooting timing switch to <2>, then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to < 
> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.
> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.