I’m purchasing a remote control for my boyfriends, digital slr Canon Rebel Camera. Looking online I’ve come across different models from Canon, and generic remotes that can be used for different makes of camera? If someone happens to have this camera or just knows about SLR’s in general, please give me an idea of what I need to get. I’m oping to purchase off ebay, it’s usually cheapest. Thanks.

you get what you pay for !
a generic one might have to be programmed to work on the camera.