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Best Uses: Anytime a tripod is needed

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Worked flawlessly, was inexpensive and exceptionally easy to set up. Best part is that you don't need line of sight.

Pros: Ease of use
light and compact

Cons: none really

Best Uses: nature close ups and time delay shots

Describe Yourself: Photo/Video Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was more than I hoped for. Its a shutter release for Canon EOS cameras. They make them for other models also. I have a Canon 7D and it works great. I did have an issue with the first one I got though. Having said this , I called CS agent " Joseph" and asked him if he had experienced other customers having problems. I told him that I was willing to upgrade if it was necessary since I really needed one I could depend on. Foolish Maybe ?? Well instead of taking advantage , he replied that compalints were rare to nil and offered to replace it. I got my replacement literally a week later and it works incredible. It may have even been user error but in any case, he honored it and I got a new one 7 days after sending mine out to him and I am having a ball with it getting close ups of birds I couldn't have gotten before. Thanks for GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE and a GREAT PRODUCT.

Pros: Great product - Great price!

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Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I recently purchased the ALZO Wireless Radio Shutter Release for my Canon 30D digital SLR. I enjoy taking pictures of nature and sometimes just pushing the shutter release with your finger can shake the camera. I love this shutter release. I can set up my tripod to shoot pictures of flowers or hummingbirds and be away from the camera. I have recommended your shutter release to many friends.

Pros: Easy to use, works flawlessly and a great value

Cons: None

Best Uses: Wildlife, landscape and macro photography

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an excellent product. It works flawlessly and represents a great value at this price. The company is very responsive as when I had a question they were quick to respond. I will buy from them again.
Howard Hartman

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Best Uses: wildlife photography - mostly birds

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had a hard time looking for something I could use to photograph wildlife. This little unit fits the bill. It's compact and can be triggered from a good distance. I haven't checked the 300 ft. rating but believe it will do as indicated.

Pros: works well

Cons: none yet

Best Uses: landscape/macro photography

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A great product.  I have only used it a few times and love it.

Pros: Very inexpensive. Well built.

Cons: None so far

Best Uses: Long exposures. Wildlife photography.

Describe Yourself: Photo/Video Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Worked flawlessly out of the box. Well built. Excellent value considering it's actually one of the least expensive models available. I haven't yet tested it's maximum range, but it didn't miss a shot at 225 feet. I would recommend this wireless shutter release to anyone considering even a wired remote shutter release.

Pros: Functions well as advertised
Unbelievably inexpensive

Cons: No mechanical attachment of the receiver body to the camera

Best Uses: Any time you want to remotely trigger your camera: wildlife; long lens; time exposures

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Though I have not used, or tested, this release at ranges greater than about 20 feet, I have been very pleased with its performance when and where I have used it. The only negative comment relates to information I was given over the phone about its method of attachment to the camera. I was told that a flash shoe attachment was built into the receiver and that is not true. The shutter release cable is the only attachment, so the receiver hangs free. I have not found it necessary to use tape or velcro to more firmly attach the receiver to the camera, but that would work.
Overall: Functionality is as advertised, and the cost is only about 1/10 the amount that a camera store sales person told me I would have to spend to achieve the same result.

Pros: It gives you hands free access and long distance range

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Best Uses: wedding, portrait and other big events

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a very good product. It works well with my Cannon 40D.

Pros: Works well for what for me time will be the best evaluator

Cons: none observed as of this usage

Best Uses: animals and existent lighting shots on a tripod

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased a manual release for my Canon 30 D & 50 D. I was sadly disappointed... until I found the Alzo site and read the description and the blogs.
It has performed well for me and this week while out in New Mexico at Photoworkshop it will get the supreme test.
I am confident it will do great.

Pros: Responsive shutter button. Simple to use. Retractable antenna.

Cons: Minor - Wire hangs down and cheap construction.

Best Uses: Portrait photos - children. Slow shutter speeds. Camera shake reduction.

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Since I'd received this product I've taken it into the Rocky Mtns of Colorado and tested it. Alzo bosts the range of this device to be 300 ft. I haven't had a chance to put this to a good test, however I haven't hit this devices limit with my usual use on H.D.R. scenic photography. This device has exceded my performance expectations with both scenic and macro photography. Instead of five stars, FOUR & 1/2 STARS --- The construction does feel a little cheap and the receiver hangs down (a little creativity, use a velcro strap to secure it to the camera strap - no longer an issue). Although the construction feels cheap, the darn thing seems to take a lickin', keeps on... Definitely not a deal-breaker. I like how the shutter release button on the transmitter acts just like the shutter release on the camera - depress half way and the camera refocuses/focuses. Very nice product - worth every cent I paid for it.

Pros: Works well,packs easily. Great range

Cons: must remember to keep the attachment to the camera turned on

Best Uses: long exposure for reduction of camera shake

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This remote shutter release worked perfectly for me from the onset. I also appreciated the rapid response of ALZO to my request to mail a different device to me before my vacation. It got there in plenty of time.

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: None

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Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just received my Radio Shutter Release and it's pretty much awesome. It works really well and it's super easy to use.

I have an EOS 30D and the Radio Shutter Release works great and plugs into it perfectly.

Also, I am a huge fan of good customer service and I have to say that Alzo was super cool on the phone. They helped me after I accidentally ordered the wrong Shutter Release. There was a real live person there to actually answer the phone. And he had really nice manners. That's such a huge plus for me.

I would gladly recommend Alzo to anyone!

Thanks.

Pros: distance, wireless, size

Cons: battery life is short

Best Uses: self photos, small children

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I bought the Wireless Radio Shutter Release with 300 ft range for CANON 20D EOS. It was a great add on for shooting my family photos at the Beach this year. The Shutter Release's range worked great for walking on the beach pictures with my wife and 4 year old son. Also works great in the studio for babies and young children when i have to get their attention and can't reach the camera. For me the wireless shutter release is a permanent part of my camera kit.

Pros: Works as described

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Describe Yourself: Occasional Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have only used this product a couple of times, but thus far it was worked flawlessly. Based on a couple of hours usage, I would recommend this item.

Alzo Digital shipped promptly and I was please with the communication. I will shop Alzo again.

Pros: Portable, Easy to operate, Quality product

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Best Uses: Wildlife and outdoor photography

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good quality product. Easy to operate and works very well. Would definitely recommend product.

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Cons: None

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Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A winner!

Easy to set up. Surprisingly well constructed. Works perfectly. A great value and highly recommended.

Bob Builder

Pros: Works well, no problems so far.

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Best Uses: Whenever a wireless shutter release is needed

Describe Yourself: Professional Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For photographers who need a wireless shutter release occasionally, there is no need to pay the money for the brand names when there is a cheap alternative available. I say "cheap", but that regards price only. The build quality seems to be pretty good for this product.

I recently purchased a remote from Alzo Digital (through Amazon) for use with my Canon 5D, and so far, it has worked flawlessly. I recently used the the remoe for my own family reiunion where I was shooting a group of 98 people, and I needed to be in the photo myself. From approximately 50 feet away, I was able to trigger the camera, which in turn was synched to two 580 EXII flash units. The release worked great.

I've also begun using the remote right in the camera room as well. I occasionally have been using a wired remote, but a cordless version is so much easier to use, and you can trigger the camera from anywhere in the room. It's great when working with kids, or when you need to avoide camera shake.

I highly recommend the Alzo wireless shutter release. You may be able to find similar versions on online auction sites, but I prefer to pay a few extra dollars for the quick and reliable service I have received from Alzo.

Pros: You can get a long way away from your camera

Cons: None yet

Best Uses: Anything you can imagine

Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It works great and I love it, been wanting one for a long time and this one is great.

TR

Pros: So easy to setup anyone can do it!

Cons: Not one con I've seen so far!

Best Uses: Any photographic situation where you want total control over "when" a shot is taken.

Describe Yourself: Occasional Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I recently purchased a Wireless Radio Shutter Release for my Canon 20D and I have been very impressed with the performance and ease of use of this product. If you're interested in more control than a "timed" shutter release then you should definitely look into this product. I searched the internet for the best deal and ended up purchasing from ALZO Digital. By far the best product and a very fair price and ALZO service is excellent!

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Best Uses: Low light, night shoot, slower shutter speed, HDR....

Describe Yourself: Semi-Pro Photographer

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excellent product....

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