Light trails with a 450D

[hashcake]

Okay, I think I am missing something..
I know a shutter release cable is required for taking light trails.
However, I can't find them for the 450D on any website I look on?
Unless I am mistake, the remote control device for the 450D isn't designed for keep the shutter open for long exposures?
Can someone please point me in the right direction?

 

[StewartR]

Unless I am mistake, the remote control device for the 450D isn't designed for keep the shutter open for long exposures?

You are. It is.

I know a shutter release cable is required for taking light trails.
However, I can't find them for the 450D on any website I look on?

Did you think of trying the 450D specifications on the Canon UK web site? The remote switch is the RS-60E3.

 

[hashcake]

Thank you.

 

[8utters]

You can use the self timer, you just have to wait a few more seconds

 

[stan the man]

You can use the self timer, you just have to wait a few more seconds

true,but you might just miss that moment you need the shutter to open..okay,maybe not for light trails,but say for that wave crashing over the rocks etc...well worth the investment in a cable release IMO

 

[candlestick]

The cheapo Ebay cable release I bought for my 400D works fine with my 450D, if that's any help??

 

[animal168]

i have a remote for my 450d i got it from ebay..i think its an rc-1, it works a treat.

 

[hashcake]

The RC-1 and RC-5 seem to be both remote controls, neither seem wired.
They seem cheap enough in the UK but I can't seem to find any difference between them and I've looked for the specs on the Canon UK website.
Does anyone knowthe difference between the two?

Nevermind, RC-1 is wired and the RC-5 is IR.