This is a good remote release cord that does what it's supposed to do, and for a price that's a mere fraction of what I'd have had to pay for the genuine Sony remote cord. Plus, the fact that it has a 10-ft cord -- in lieu of the shorter, standard length -- increases the scope of its possible uses. A version with a 3-foot cord is available for five dollars less, but I feel that the 10-foot cord is well worth the slightly higher price. Just a few minor quibbles ...

1. The button feels kind of mushy, with the transition between "half-press" and "full-press" not very firm or well-defined. This makes me wonder how durable it's going to be in the long run. However, it works as it's supposed to (at least for now), and considering that I could buy four of these with the money the genuine Sony remote (with the shorter cord) would have cost me, I find this to be an acceptable compromise.

2. The molded right-angle connector that plugs into the camera faces forward when installed. Personally, I would have been happy with a straight connector. But if the connector has to be the 90-degree type, I wish they'd at least made it to point toward the back of the camera, instead of the front.

3. The Amazon-supplied photo at the top of the page is not an accurate portrayal of this remote. I have uploaded a snapshot of what this remote *really* looks like; and as you can see, both the handle and the connector plug are different to those shown in the Amazon photo. But that's okay -- I like the actual layout of the handle much better than I would have liked the one shown in the Amazon photo.

Product Overview

The new Opteka XL remote releases from Opteka allows the camera to be released from a distance of 10 feet (120"). All electronic, just plug-in and use. Has a momentary release, as well as a locking position for time releases.

Product Feature

• Opteka Remote Release for Sony Alpha DSLR A700, A350, A300, A200, A100 SLR Digital Cameras
• Allows the camera to be released from an extended distance of up to 120 inches
• Half-press focuses, full press releases the shutter
• All Electronic - no batteries needed!
• Brand New, Sealed!

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