Canon RS-60E3 remote stays engaged in Bulb mode on EOS 60D
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On my Canon 60D in Bulb mode, the RS-60E3 remote starts the exposure correctly when I lock it, but when I unlock it after about 2 minutes the shutter stays open. The exposure only ends if I unplug the remote from the camera. The remote works normally for a quick press to take a regular shot; the issue only happens when using the lock for long exposures. Does this point to a faulty remote or lock switch?
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If pulling the cord of the RS60-E3 out of the camera jack solves the problem then the problem is not in the camera, it is with the RS60-E3.
What happens if you immediately plug the cord back in? Does the shutter open back up for another exposure? It sounds like the shutter button is just getting stuck and takes a while to fully release. If you only recently bought the switch I would see if it could be exchanged for another one.
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This points to the remote, not the camera. Since unplugging the RS-60E3 immediately ends the exposure, the camera is responding correctly to the remote signal. The most likely issue is that the remote’s button/lock mechanism is sticking and not fully releasing after being locked for Bulb exposures.
A simple check: after unplugging it, plug it back in right away. If the shutter opens again, that confirms the remote is still electrically “pressed.” If the remote is new, the best solution is likely to exchange or replace it.
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