{"id":3583,"date":"2014-06-22T09:38:23","date_gmt":"2014-06-22T14:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admiringlight.com\/blog\/?p=3583"},"modified":"2014-06-22T09:49:23","modified_gmt":"2014-06-22T14:49:23","slug":"mini-review-vello-rs-c1ii-remote-release-fuji-x-t1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admiringlight.com\/blog\/mini-review-vello-rs-c1ii-remote-release-fuji-x-t1\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini-Review: Vello RS-C1II Remote Release for your Fuji X-T1"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the changes made in the name of weathersealing the Fuji X-T1 was the removal of the threaded shutter button. \u00a0The X-Pro 1 and the X-E series all contained this threaded shutter release. \u00a0As a result, those looking for a remote shutter release for these cameras could purchase the rather expensive Fuji electronic release, or one of the innumerable threaded cable releases. \u00a0Now that the X-T1 is here without that threaded release, an electronic\u00a0remote\u00a0is required if you want to use a remote shutter release. \u00a0Today, I’m reviewing a remote release that is not specifically made for Fuji cameras, the Vello RS-C1 II Wired Remote Switch. \u00a0This release is marketed as being for Canon cameras, as well as Samsung, Pentax and others, but it works just great on Fuji cameras as well.<\/p>\n

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Vellow RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch, plugged into the Fuji X-T1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why do you need a remote release?<\/h3>\n

For most shooting where remote releases were essential, you often don’t need one nowadays to be honest. \u00a0For longer exposures on a tripod that are less than 30 seconds, setting the self\u00a0timer to 2 seconds should do the trick of avoiding shake from the shutter press.<\/p>\n

However, there are two major things that currently require a remote release if you want to do them on a Fuji camera. The first is Bulb exposures. \u00a0If you are taking exposures longer than 30 seconds, you have two options: Hold the button down for the entire exposure (which will almost certainly add vibration and softness to the image), or use a remote release. \u00a0You can lock the shutter down with your remote release, then unlock it when you want to complete the exposure. \u00a0Easy.<\/p>\n

The second way is for doing star trails or any other multi-image sequence that requires the least amount of time possible between exposures. \u00a0The X-T1 has a built in intervalometer that will work great for time lapse and is passable for star trails, but there is a minimum delay of 1 second between images, and this can lead to very small gaps in the star trails. \u00a0With a\u00a0remote\u00a0release, you can simply set the camera to continuous shooting and lock the release closed, and there will be no delay between images.<\/p>\n

The Vello RS-C1II<\/h3>\n

For the X-T1, there are a few options for electronic remote releases. \u00a0Fuji has their own RR-90 remote release, which consists simply of a button and a hold switch. \u00a0This plugs into the micro USB port on the camera. \u00a0There are two problems with the RR-90. \u00a0First, the Micro-USB port isn’t all that secure, and second, the RR-90 costs $45 for that simple functionality. \u00a0There are some much more advanced third party switches in the $50 range that allow for interval programming, etc, though this isn’t really needed on the X-T1 because it has a built in intervalometer.<\/p>\n

Enter the Vello RS-C1II. \u00a0This release has the same basic functionality as the Fuji RR-90. \u00a0It has a shutter button (that you can half press for focus and full press to take the shot, just like the button on the camera), and a lock switch that you simply depress the shutter button, and slide the switch up to keep the shutter button depressed. \u00a0That’s it. \u00a0Simple, easy and effective. \u00a0The big advantages to the Vello? \u00a0It uses the 2.5mm Mic\u00a0jack on the X-T1 (it will also work on the X-E cameras and I presume the X-Pro 1 as well), which is a much more secure connection. \u00a0Once the plug is inserted, it will stay there until you pull it out intentionally. \u00a0Most importantly, this remote release costs $7.50<\/strong> at B&H. \u00a0Yup. \u00a0Less than 8 bucks.<\/p>\n

The RS-C1II works flawlessly with the X-T1 and my other Fuji cameras with a mic\u00a0jack. It’s also pretty well built and the cord is a nice thick gauge. \u00a0Considering you can purchase 5 of these Vello remotes for the price of one Fuji RR-90, it’s an absolute no-brainer. \u00a0Frankly, due to the more flexible cord, I think it’s a good idea for Fuji X-E1 and X-E2 owners to use this remote switch instead of a cable release as well.<\/p>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n
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  • Well built<\/li>\n
  • Flawless operation for remotely operating the shutter, bulb exposures and continuous long exposures<\/li>\n
  • Only $7.50<\/li>\n
  • More secure mic\u00a0plug won’t fall out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cons<\/h4>\n
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    • For the price? \u00a0None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This is as close to a no-brainer accessory as you can get. \u00a0For less than 8 dollars you get a very nice wired remote release for your camera. It’s simple, but it works and works well. \u00a0If you have an X-T1, just get one.<\/p>\n

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