Why make your own remote control instead of buying Canon's ?

Why not just for the fun of it ? However, here are some more rational reasons:

If you make your own it costs about a 25% less - ($15 as opposed to $20 at B&H) so why all this work just to save around $5?

Well, there are several reasons why I went to the trouble:

I can extend the reach of my remote control with standard
headphone extension cables.
My remote control is more flexible in use than Canon's.
Making your own remote control allows you to choose the
style of control that works best for you.

My aim was to provide separate controls for auto-focus / auto-exposure and shutter release, and also provide a convenient way of making long bulb exposures. I did this by using momentary push switches for normal operation, and added a non-momentary toggle switch for long exposures. The toggle switch allows you to open and close the shutter without having to keep your finger on a button throughout the exposure. I have been told that Canon's RS-60E3 provides this function by means of a locking switch.

If you don't need a long cable extension, and don't require the flexibility of building your own remote, or you don't know what a soldering iron is, then I would advise you to buy Canon's RS-60E3. After all, it doesn't cost that much more.

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