JJC BTR-S1 Remote: Unboxing / PAIRING / 1st Impressions // IS IT ANY GOOD for the SONY ZV-1?

[@TravelingAhn]

Thank you for your review, I actually ended up buying the item, and you also have a new subscriber!

[@jondeanedits]

Thanks so much for your comment. Glad the video helped. Mines still working well for what I need. :) Thanks for subscribing too! Take care.

[@Sheelatina]

No matter what I did it doesn't connect. I have the Bluetooth Function on, went down to pairing on my camera and I pressed the shutter button plus the left focus/zoom button. The red blinker came on but the pairing doesn't show it being paired. I also made sure that the Lock is not on. I watched your video a number of times and still could not get it to pair. What am I doing wrong?

[@Sheelatina]

I have the Sony ZV-1

[@jondeanedits]

So sorry to hear. My only thought was trying to switch the lock but you said you did that. Perhaps also worth changing the battery as that might be faulty I guess? Otherwise it sounds like either the remote is faulty or the Bluetooth function on your ZV-1 is…but that’s less likely to be the problem. The issue is more likely to be the remote. I would contact the seller and/or JJC directly. Sorry to not be more help.

[@robrobyte]

@@Sheelatina Hello, you have to put the Bluetooth on the Sony on and also the Bluetooth Remote Control function on, in the menu of the ZV1. 2 steps in the menu under the Bluetooth on function. And then you can pair the remote with the Sony, not before you have done both. At least are all functions on the remote available. You can also delete pairings under the first bluetooth menu. Excuse my terrible english For better understanding, look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5nCqYx4osl5gtU, time 03:22 in the video

[@orenjiim3594]

You saved me. Was about to return the remote, thought it was broken ....

[@jondeanedits]

Thanks for commenting. Glad it helped. I was there for ages (cut it out of the video) trying to work it out. Haha.

[@americandronecompanyllc4268]

Nice remote...but I still can't find out if it has a on/off button....

[@jondeanedits]

Hi ya. Unfortunately I don’t think it has a dedicated on/off button

[@waldtradition1166]

I just got the shooting grip plus remote for 31 GBP (44 USD) Looks ok to me.

[@bwisit24]

Mine would not work at all, despite unlocking and new battery. No indicator lights on remote when pressing buttons.

[@jondeanedits]

Sorry for the delay in reply. Sorry to hear that. I assume you played with the lock switch. As per the video I thought it was unlocked at one stage but it was actually locked. Otherwise it sounds like you might need to send it back unfortunately. Hope you get it sorted.

[@romanohurano]

Does it work with Sony ZV1F too?

[@jondeanedits]

Unfortunately I have no clue. I suspect it would but not sure. :(

[@HakimFilmmaker]

Did you ever try the zooming, did it work?

[@jondeanedits]

Hi ya. Yes. Zooming works a treat! Still loving the remote. :)

[@headbangerstrail]

Thanks for the video! Have you tried the range of the remote? And how’s the focus function?

[@jondeanedits]

Hi appreciate your comment. Just did some testing round my house on the range. I was still getting the remote to control my ZV1 at 32FT (9.75metres). I then ran out of space in my house and went outside. It didn’t work when I was outside - through walls etc. (my wife was keeping an eye on it.). Safe to say though it worked round corners and internal walls definitely up to 32FT. The focus switch works well when the camera is in manual focus. Operated as expected on my ZV1 and was able to adjust the focus fine. :)

[@headbangerstrail]

@@jondeanedits that sounds good! 🙂 thank you for the quick reply and also for testing it out! 😊

[@jondeanedits]

No problem at all. :)

[@samtoo888]

I just bought it after watching your video. Love it. However, I have not figured out how to power off the remote when I am done. Do you know how to turn it off?

[@jondeanedits]

Glad the video helped. That is a good question. I don’t think you can. All I’ve been doing is switching the lock slider to the dot when I’m not using it. If you aren’t using it for a while it might be an idea to take the battery out completely. :)

[@djdannybhtx]

Maybe I missed it, but can you power on and off the camera with the remote?

[@jondeanedits]

Hi. Thanks for watching. Great question. Just looked at the remote. No it doesn’t have a button to turn the camera on/off. That would be a great feature to have.

[@TimXMan1000]

Please help I bought this and it’s not working for my canon M6 mark ii 😅 it’s connected but won’t take any photos or record

[@jondeanedits]

So sorry for the delay in reply. Unfortunately this appears to only be officially compatible with Sony cameras according to Amazon’s description in the UK. Amazon state it’s compatible with: Sony ZV-E10 a1, a7C, a7S III, ZV-1, a6100, a6400, a6600, a7 III, a7R III, a7R IV, a9, a9 II, DSC-RX0 II, DSC-RX100 VII, FX3, a7R4A, a7R4A I would probably look to send it back if you haven’t already.

[@viaignacio]

When taking photos does it focus?

[@jondeanedits]

Hi. So sorry for the delay in reply. Yes the remote has a switch so you can select focus or zoom. Then you can use the W and T button to focus if you are in manual focus when doing photography. Just tested it and it works well. :)

[@FikiFirmansyah]

do we need to pair everytime when camera turn off? mine is sony a6400

[@jondeanedits]

No mine stays paired - works straight away each time the camera turns on without touching any settings. I’m guessing it would do the same on the a6400. :)

[@FikiFirmansyah]

@@jondeanedits hi Dean, thank you for your quick reply. I'll buy it right away right now, I do product photography 20-50pcs a day it's a 4 shoot each product, it's 100+ shoots a day. I don't really know about cameras. Didn't know this remote thing exist. I think it I'll save a ton of our time. Glad you reply. Again thank you very much.

[@jondeanedits]

Sounds great. No problem at all. As I say in the video it feels fairly cheap but is still working fine for me and does the job!

[@FikiFirmansyah]

@@jondeanedits thank you Dean 🙏

[@jondeanedits]

No problem at all. :)

[@MyTripsAdv]

Thank you for review. Can it do zoom in and out?

[@jondeanedits]

So sorry for the delay in reply. Yes it can zoom in and out and can actually focus too when in manual focus mode. :)

[@JeffBourke]

I would not waste money on the special sony grip.

[@jondeanedits]

Indeed!

[@quirkworks4076]

I just bought this and it is a cheap piece of barely-functioning junk. Returned it immediately. You get what you pay for.

[@jondeanedits]

Thanks for this. Need to do an update video really. Haven’t used this much though but have found it cheap and very temperamental since making this.

[@SOCIOLOGICAL]

i have not seen such a disorganized and unprepared video

[@jondeanedits]

I appreciate the feedback…any further tips welcome. When I made this I literally thought 4 people would watch it. 😂

[@cesarabiudperezcruz6145]

@@jondeanedits For me the video was perfect, you should do more, you have the information clear and practical

[@jondeanedits]

@@cesarabiudperezcruz6145 thanks so much. :) appreciate it.

[@gigihanmandarin]

It took you 3 mins to get into the topic. I would imagine most viewers would had left by then and the analytics for this video would be terrible. You can do better mate.

[@jondeanedits]

Appreciate the feedback and encouragement. Completely agree tbh. Was expecting this video to get 4 views at the time. Haha.

[@sirisrimadhava5576]

Fruad

[@jondeanedits]

Not following. What do you mean?