Canon BR-E1 Wireless Remote Control

The Canon 2140C001 is a wireless remote control that lets you operate select Canon cameras without laying a finger on the shutter button. It pairs through Bluetooth and works from as far as 16 feet, so you can stand in front of the lens, set up behind a backdrop, or move around a studio while still keeping full command of your gear.

Once connected, the remote triggers still photos, starts or stops video recording, and even handles focus adjustments. If your kit includes the Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 with the EF-S 18-135 mm lens, you can zoom in or out from across the room, a convenient option for interviews, product demos, and event coverage where smooth framing changes matter.

A body that measures 3.6 by 1.1 by 0.5 inches slips easily into a pocket or the side slot of a camera bag, and the weight of only 0.5 ounces is light enough to forget it is there. Power comes from a single CR2032 coin cell, a battery you can find in most electronics or convenience stores.

The remote proves useful in many shooting situations. Landscape photographers can start long exposures without touching the tripod, family photographers can join group portraits instead of running to and from the camera, and vloggers can begin recording while already framed and ready to speak. Wildlife and macro shooters who want to avoid spooking a subject will also appreciate the hands-off approach.

Compatibility spans a wide range of Canon bodies in the EOS R, EOS M, EOS Rebel, and PowerShot lines that include built-in Bluetooth remote support, making the BR-E1 a straightforward upgrade for many existing setups.

• Bluetooth connection offers up to 16 feet of range
• Triggers still photos, video start and stop, and focus adjustments
• Works with Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1 and EF-S 18-135 mm lens for remote zoom control
• Does not require line of sight between the remote and the camera
• Operates on one CR2032 battery
• Measures 3.6 × 1.1 × 0.5 inches
• Weighs 0.5 ounces
• Compatible with select EOS R, EOS M, EOS Rebel, and PowerShot cameras