
Review Summary
The Manfrotto MVR911ECCN Clamp-On Remote Control for Canon DSLRs connects to a Canon DSLR by USB and interfaces directly with the camera and lens firmware to control focus operations and the main functions of the camera. The remote can either be clamped onto the SYMPLA spacer that comes with SYMPLA Adjustable Handles, which are part of most SYMPLA rigs, or it can be clamped onto round tubes, pipes, bars, pan bars or anything similar between 12 and 23 mm in diameter.
Direct controls include auto focus, start/stop recording, photo shutter release, live view and live view digital zoom. Other than direct controls, the remote features a customizable focus direction and speed limit, focus memory settings and fixed or variable focus control modes. It also has LED indicators that display its own battery status, the camera's mode - "Photo" or "Video" - and whether the camera is "Recording" when in video mode.
The focus operation is totally remote, without any contact with the camera or lens and is performed by a 3-step, ultra-precise focus speed. Compatible cameras are Canon DSLRs because the remote is geared specifically for Canon DSLR firmware. The advantages of this remote are few but huge. Follow-focusing is automated. Lenses can easily be swapped. Extending the distance between the remote and the camera is as simple as using a longer USB cable. And very importantly - you're afforded more self-reliance.
Compatible Models
EOS 6D
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS 5D Mark III
EOS 7D
EOS 60D
EOS 70D
EOS Digital Rebel
EOS Digital Rebel XT
EOS Digital Rebel XTi
EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D / Kiss x3)
EOS Rebel T2
EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D / Kiss x4
EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D / Kiss x5
EOS Rebel Ti
EOS Rebel T4i
EOS Rebel T5i
EOS Rebel XSi
EOS SL1
EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera
Sure Shot 130u
Sure Shot 130u II
Sure Shot Z115
Sure Shot Z135
Sure Shot Z155
Sure Shot Z180u
Sure Shot Z90W
EOS ELAN 7/7E
EOS Elan 7N EF 28-105mm Kit
EOS ELAN 7NE
EOS Elan 7NE EF 28-105mm Kit
EOS Elan II/IIE
EOS Elan IIE
ELPH 370Z
ELPH Jr.
ELPH Sport
ELPH Z3