This remote control has finally drop in price, which makes it as competitive as models produced by manufacturers of accessories. Not that I am a fan of Canon point to buy only the original equipment, but we must recognize that the quality is well above its competitors, and I have exhausted a few! Whether in "one shot" mode or to keep open during break long engaged, everything is provided. I also appreciate, small detail that is important, the small groove to wedge the wire during storage. Retail? Not so sure! Practicing panoramic photo, I want to move my equipment to try different perspective and after a few bad experiences, I got used to disconnect my remote control. With competing brands, you end up with a cable ball in the pocket, it's nodes and takes a place for not much. There, a few laps around the casing, to pinch the wire and voila! Good good design, robustness has proven Canon ... all good!
