I'm looking to buy a remote shutter release for my 50D but know nothing about them and would love some advice please
Looking on ebay there are a ton of non-genuine cordless and wireless remotes to choose from at ridiculously low prices - like only a couple of dollars (in researching I have even found instructions on how to adapt a hand free phone kit for the purpose).
The first question I have is is it possible for these non-genuine devices to damage or short circuit the camera?
Secondly is there any benefit to wireless over one with a cord, and are there other functions that different models control other than just the shutter release?
Thanks!