Sony Bluetooth Remote

[@edwardnoble9897]

Just been using mine today. I have it set up next to the bird feeder with the camera on silent, so whether I shoot stills or movies it doesn't spook the wildlife. Not needing line of sight for this is brilliant since the small birds can tell when you're looking at them. The lock feature is great for having it in your pocket too. Also like that when shooting video the light stays on at the remote to warn you you're still shooting. I still need to look into the C3 options yet, but so far I really like it!

[@Curtis-Randall]

My remote arrives on Friday! Thank you for everything you do. I just recently found your channel and it’s in my top five favorite channels of all time. You are so informative and an immense source of knowledge. I’m forever grateful for the things I’ve learned from you so far. Cheers

[@Lexxo777]

This remote arrived today in the post. Works great! But it did not work until I discovered a missing step which is to go to Network page 3/3 and turn "Bluetooth Rmt Ctrlt" to ON (in addition to "Bluetooth Function" to ON on Network 2/3. (A7RMK3, Ver.3.10)

[@danielyavets205]

One thing worth mentioning about this remote is that it will disable your location information link from the phone (if you're using it). Unfortunately (because they're both Bluetooth) it's either the remote - or the location info. If there's a way around it to get both I'd love to know about it.

[@DavidStella]

Daniel Yavets I didn’t know that, thank you for sharing. That may be a dealbreaker for me.

[@talking_mudcrab]

Did you find out if there is a way to use this remote and location information link from the phone at the same time?

[@danielyavets205]

@@talking_mudcrab I'm afraid that so far I didn't find any way to use both.

[@DavidWood2]

I was aware of that limitation - and it is a deal breaker for me. I will stick with a wired remote or the Imaging Edge Remote app on my phone depending on circumstances.

[@koalafarm5820]

@@talking_mudcrab I just buy this bluetooth remote for my Sony A7R4, I have a cheap IR wireless remote too. If you want link the camera to Image Edge mobile for location info, you need go to camera setting menu turn off bluetooth remote, turn on IR remote, control the camera via IR remote. You can buy a IR remote in Amazon, just usd 10. My IR remote could release the shutter of camera just in taking photo, not in taking video.

[@alantay9409]

Excellent product intro. Yeah! Just what I need for remote for sports and wildlife! No need for line of sight and continuous shoot are excellent features.

[@nickmooreHDR]

Thanks for this. I'm using C1 to toggle MF/AF. I'm slowly adding a library of HLG HDR videos from my RX100M7 😀

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Sounds great!

[@allumpfa]

Hi Mark, Maybe worth mentioning that you have to go to Network 3 in the menu to turn the Bluetooth Remote control on as well to enable the remote. That had me fooled for a while

[@pramodekandpal]

Thank you Peter for this very important tip.

[@allumpfa]

S M assume you have paired it?

[@allumpfa]

S M watch this video about 6 or 7 minutes in kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2mzkpeoja6pbbM

[@jinxx85]

Hi Mark. I have the a6400 and looking for a remote but... Aside from the obvious Bluetooth benefits I think it's not a step up from the IR remote. The IR remote has more features, more control like preview, slideshow, complete joystick function and so on. I had the HX400V Camera before which had a smart Sony app on it which enabled me to just wave my hand close to the electronic viewfinder and it used that event to start exposing, I didn't needed external remote. I wish Sony kept this option. I'm still going to buy the IR remote, live with the directivity issue but have more control. Especially now when a6400 has a flip screen I could see where I'm placing focus, preview, delete. I'm also sure the IR LED can be replaced with a higher performance LED to improve outdoor daylight behavior. Maybe the 2nd gen bt remote will be more practical. The Sony office is one floor below where I work, maybe I'll give them a hint 😄

[@davidbodine6465]

Thanks you didnt say a7r4 in intro but it works. I was pushing side focus for pairing and it didnt work. Thank you.

[@philwebbphotography3630]

Great video thank you. as a side note, I use 2 x A9's for weddings and use the remote when doing composites. However it may be worth noting that if you pair both cameras to the remote, the last camera to be paried will only work with the remote. If you want to use the other body you will need to re pair the first camera and so on

[@fredmiu2001]

hi Phil, is that means we can't use that remote commander to control 2 cameras at the same time? Thanks.

[@philwebbphotography3630]

@@fredmiu2001 You can only connect one camera at a time with this controller

[@fredmiu2001]

@@philwebbphotography3630 thanks, Phil

[@rickymcc9072]

It's a neat remote and better than many a wired release or radio release that still needs to be plugged into the micro USB socket. Much to like and a lot smaller, more portable and easier to use in practice than having a connection lead via USB socket. I have experimented with a range of remotes (budget to premium) and this is one of the best, albeit not without some niggles and nuances in use. Some Issues: 1) Range is limited (tested and OK up to to circa 5+m) and an issue for me in some situations - for absolute reliability and longest range use I still find that a couple of Pocket Wizard triggers, with receiver unit plugged via cable into micro USB socket is a superior solution (eg remote triggering for wildlife at a longer distance). Ditto for remote camera covering sports (not that we can shoot much sport whilst C-19 still affects most events). That said PWs are a much bigger, clunkier solution (albeit the absolute long long range and reliability remain unbeaten). 2) Multi camera use is limited. Bluetooth can be a bit 'iffy' with the potential to lose connection. I find if paired for two separate cameras it will only stay paired with last set and has to be re-paired again when switching to second camera. That's irritating and less intuitive in practice than just plugging in a reliable PW unit to each camera you want to trigger. 3) It's essential to remember to switch off Bluetooth, when finished, or can potentially drain your camera battery. 4) As others have mentioned, loss of GPS data for auto location tagging - because you can only have one BT pairing running at any one time. I'm still experimenting but so far so good. Seems more reliable than when attempting to trigger via a smartphone and Sony's buggy app.

[@artnelsoncreative]

Thanks for their video. I just learned that you can't pair it with 2 different cameras. You have to do the repairing process to get it to work.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

That is correct

[@chrisdeantonio1498]

I wish they would have added an intervalometer into it.

[@dmarque]

BUT~!!!! This bluetooth remote does not include a backlit digital timer for long exposure......

[@scb2scb2]

Also the red light on it acts as a tally light when in video mode s o you can see if you are recording or not.

[@lexkuijt3522]

Hi Mark, thx for the review. But I have a question. You say starting 0:49 that "you should not use IR (or wired) but BT." Why not using IR? The range of IR can be much longer than BT, up to 20 meters. and sometimes even more. This BT RC has a range of only 5 mtrs (acc. to the specs.) , maybe 10. I'm starting with lightpainting and will be more then 5 meter away from my camera. So, can you please explain your preference for BT?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

IR needs line of sight with the IR receiver in the front of the camera. If you are standing behind the camera IR would need the separate Sony IR receiver that is capable of picking up the signal from any direction. With the Bluetooth you don't even have to be able to see the camera. I am never more than 5 metres from my camera so your needs may differ from mine.

[@stevemckenzie4731]

Had mine for a few weeks. Overkill (and expensive) for a stills shooter who only uses one button to fire the shutter although far superior to every other solution I've tried. As a seascape shooter, the remote affords additional protection by not requiring a wired connection to the side of the camera. Also saves time (and frustration) on those pre-dawn shoots. Works well although I'm finding that I sometimes have to touch the shutter button on the camera if I want to fire off another shot immediately after the last. Range is excellent btw.

[@harryc560]

Hi Steve what is the approximate range and does it fire pointing at the back of the camera Harry

[@stevemckenzie4731]

@@harryc560 Hi mate, I've had no issues firing the shutter from behind/beside the camera from 4 or 5 metres or so. Sony specs say it's good for up to 5 metres. Pretty sure you don't even need line of sight.

[@mikehunt5626]

@@stevemckenzie4731 Just 5 meters ay bugger!!! Will stick with my pluto remote if that is the case. Thanks, Steve.

[@harryc560]

Steve McKenzie Many thanks Steve appreciate that

[@stevemckenzie4731]

@@mikehunt5626 I haven't tried it from a distance further than around 4 or 5 metres. I'm off shooting this weekend and will test the range and advise.

[@pepebenitezruiz]

Thank you for the video. What zoom speeds do you have? Slow, fast, etc...

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Different cameras will have different choices of zoom speeds when using a remote. The latest Alpha cameras have more choices of zoom speed compared to older Alpha cameras.

[@wurach65]

Dankeschön aus old Germany ***** Beste Erklärung, sehr gute Fotos!

[@thesteveprichard]

Cool! Thanks, Mark!!

[@marksummers5504]

I am really enjoying this remote. It has some nice features. My only complaint with a Bluetooth remote is that you lose your gps location when using it with the Sony Imagining app.

[@MannyG32968]

Excellent video. Quest: is this capable of setting up for shooting long exposure (intervalometer time lapse)? Thanks.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It is not able to do interval timing unless you set up the interval shooting in the menus of the camera and then use this remote to start and stop the shooting sequence.

[@alejandrogs1490]

Hi Mark. Can I take a long exposition with this remote control?. That is, start taking and finish it when I want, after a few minutes?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes - use it in conjunction with BULB mode on the camera.

[@usmanlaaro7904]

The remote now pairs with the A9 with the 6.0 firmware update :)

[@MikeT-yy3]

Does the C1 function on the remote override my current camera setting for C1 or can I have C1 on the camera and C1 on the remote performing two different functions? Thank you Mark.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The C1 button on the remote activates whatever you have programmed to the C1 on the camera. You can have multiple CAMSETs that allow you to switch between what has been assigned to the remote.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Hi, Thanks for a good video. This remote can not do every control like RMTDSLR2 , right? I could not see how it operate to open "MENU" page of the camera and choose with page we want to work with . etc

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

There are two buttons on the remote you can assign to custom functions.

[@davidbodine6465]

Ps best ar74 channel on utube. Thats good because the 4 is the first sony I have owned and it was confusing to me.

[@ScottViney]

Hi Mark. I use the Sony Remote (RMT-DSLR2) with my A6300. I have found out that then you have set your focus through the camera. Got it all right. If you use the remote it refocuses. So if Iam using an 10 stop ND have the focus set. Place the filter and take the shot with the remote it refocuses and I get a blurry photo. Any ideas how to stop this? Or do I need a different remote

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Most remotes and intervalometers send a signal for the AF to find focus. The simplest workaround is to focus on the camera and then switch to Manual Focus

[@ScottViney]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thankyou. Ill give that a try.

[@mikehunt5626]

Hey Mark, can you share the range of the remote please mate. e.g. my pluto trigger has a range between (open area) 10-30 meters. Cheers mate.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I think it’s around 16 feet - the nature of Bluetooth is that the range is not going to be as long as something like a wireless flash

[@petermcilroy5742]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills With clear line of sight I can activate my camera with this remote from 8 - 10 metres.

[@crislopezshow7887]

confused that the remote will only use the focus feature if the camera is set to manual focus. Does that mean the remote will focus if i do a self portrait?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You can simply leave the Camera in AF and use the Af On button if your prefer.

[@crislopezshow7887]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks! looking forward to more of your videos.

[@CRUZROYHelicopters]

hey mark, what works with a9ii, cant find a thing, i bought tw-283 and it shoots on its on when connected to usb ???

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My Pixel TW died and now I only use Sony's bluetooth remote so I can't really comment on the tw-283

[@CockpitScenes]

Love the remote, but I can't figure how to turn it off. I guess it is just always on, but that must really drain the battery fast. What am I missing?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Use the Lock feature on the side to turn it off.

[@gregorypierce7473]

I use this for interior photography. However.....I do some exterior work where I need "more" than 16 feet and would rather not use a cam ranger hanging off the side. What options do I have?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I don't know of any Sony product.

[@mpsinghphotography1]

Hi Mark, thanks for yet another great tutorial. One question, i am making videos of myself and I am not able to focus using this remote. I am in movie mode, the focus mode is manual and the focus area is wide/flexible spot. I am using A7 III with 55mm sony lens and the remote is paired successfully with the camera. I can start and stop movie recording but not able to focus, any tips? Thanks in advance.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have only managed to change focus in Still Mode with the camera set to Manual Focus. It is very slow so I suspect it is fine-tuning for studio use when shooting tethered.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I would be inclined to turn Pre-AF to on and use Face Detect in Auto Focus.

[@scottabergermd]

GREAT VID MARK! We need it to work for our A9’s!!! Please ask Sony to make that possible via this summer’s firmware upgrade. Thanks as always.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am hoping the A9 will be updated soon - the A6400 was two weeks ago so it should be ready for release any day now

[@usmanlaaro7904]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Any update? I can't get it to pair with my A9 unfortunately :(

[@usmanlaaro7904]

I just updated to the 6.0 Firmware, the remote now works! :)

[@fredmiu2001]

hi Mark, could we use it for 2 Sony cameras for video at the same time? ( I mean press the remote control 1 time & 2 cameras'll be working ). Thanks Mark.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I don’t think so

[@fredmiu2001]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks, Mark.

[@americansoldier7776]

Do you have any suggestions on how to set up the customization buttons on the remote? I understand there are several choices, but what makes the most sense to you? Thank you so much for your input I appreciate it

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I outline my suggestion in my Free-toDownload eBooks for the Alpha cameras.

[@iigal]

Hi Mark, what brand/model is that little tripod you are using on this video? Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Manfrotto Pixi Evo

[@Ramotttholl]

Awesome but the range is pretty short. id like about 8m range.

[@bobby350z]

Am I the only one going nuts with Sony's quirks. First to focus I need to have AF-C. It won't let me focus in AF-S mode. My focus on camera is removed from shutter and set to AEL button. Now how do I move the AF point? I was hoping I can use the remote with camera away from me. If I can touch the camera, I can use the timer to do the rest. Got the Sony Imaging App too and that one can't focus nor change AF point. very nice app.

[@FrankP83]

Ciao Mark, probably you will never see this comment on this old video, however... Is there any application that i can install on my android tablet to show the shots to the client i'm actually shooting (i don't want to use Imaging edge) ?As a preview of the just shot image. Can be nice to use a tablet via wifi, or even with cable, instead of show the image using the back screen of the camera. (A7r5 or A7iii in my case). Any suggestion will be appreciated! Thanks Mark!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am not aware of such an App. Theoretically it should be possible to ftp images to a server and then have an App set up to automatically ingest these images and then distribute them to various apps, which could then be accessed online. I am just not aware of anyone who has simplified this workflow for the casual user without IT skills. I would imagine Sony's new Creators App will fulfil this role in the not to distant future. Re this old video - I have notifications switched off on KZbin because of the frequency of comments on my channel. The only app I now have notifications left on is my Alpha Patreon.com/markgaler support service.

[@jeffborkowski]

Frank, did you ever come up with a solution? or try using in tandem with either Imaging Edge mobile or Creators apps? I'm wondering about situations where you can't look through the camera viewfinder - like when the camera is on an elevated tripod - and you'd need some kind of live view on a mobile device to select focus point, refine focus etc. assuming one or both are even possible.

[@TheRoyPrasad]

Hi Mark, I've been using this with my A7R III for a few months now, ever since the Bluetooth remote came out. It works flawlessly. However, I haven't been able to interface it with my A9, in spite of having the latest firmware (5.00) in my A9. I keep getting this message on the camera when I try to pair my A9 with the remote control: "Make Bluetooth connection via Imaging Edge Mobile on Smartphone". I even downloaded and installed this app on my iPhone, but I can't figure out how to use this software to pair my A9 with the remote control. Any suggestions? Have you paired your Bluetooth remote with your A9? TIA

[@usmanlaaro7904]

I am having the same problem. I see the "remote control" setting in the tutorials but my a9 is not showing "bluetooth remote". Did you figure it out yet?

[@usmanlaaro7904]

Roy, I just updated to the 6.0 firmware. The Bluetooth remote now connects! Very happy :)

[@efferoconsultingabprojects3500]

Hi Mark, does this remote override the back button configuration i.e. activate the autofocus? If so are you aware of any remote device that will work with back button focus?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I’ll have to test this when I return home next week.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Hi, If this remote control can control focus + - with third party lenses? Or it will work with Sony lenses only? Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

This may depend on the third party lens. Some third party MF lenses do not have the electrical contacts to allow focus to be moved.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks Mark

[@Madoxyama]

Does this remote work with both mechanic and electronic shutter on the a9? So I am interested that when using this remote can I use the silent mode on a9?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes - it works in both

[@Madoxyama]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Great! Thanks.

[@nogroove3819]

Hi Mark.. enjoy your channel. Is there a timer for long exposures?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

No timer.

[@nogroove3819]

Thanks Mark. Is there a remote with a timer that you would recommend?

[@carmas54]

will the remote work if you have your camera set up with back button focus?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

One of the buttons on the remote is AF On

[@adassociates8235]

Hi Mark, Great Video as always, you are the best Ambassador that Sony got. Question: We just purchase the remote and wondering you mention that we have to turn BT off when not in use. Does turn Camera off also turn BT Camera off or it continues runs in background. Thank you for all instructions KZbin Videos you do for all Sony fan in the world!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks - Bluetooth On and Off is controlled on the camera only. There is just a lock switch on the remote to prevent accidentally triggering the camera.

[@rogerhuston8287]

Nice shirt Mark!

[@2mitts]

New sony user here: so besides not having to go through the entire smart phone wifi menu/connect steps, what is the advantage of this remote?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If the phone app is working for you and you don’t need the C1 options then there is no reason to purchase this product.

[@stevemckenzie4731]

Biggest advantage I've found is the convenience. I've attached a wrist strap to mine and keep it in my filter bag. Put it on my wrist and I'm good to go.

[@z1982_]

Hi Mark, thank you for the video BUT do you know if there are any remote control on the market that allows to modify aperture and shutter speed ? Except the Sony smartphone app of course. Thanks!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

There is the Sony Imaging Edge desktop app but that’s all I am aware of.

[@z1982_]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you so much ! I'm not really into remote actually. So I thought that being able to control aperture and shutter speed were commun features but it doesn't seem so. That was to control more easily my holy grail timelapse (need to increase shutter speed frequently) Thank you !!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Most small remotes cannot change camera settings. The C1 Button on the remote can trigger a setting assigned to the C1 key on the camera but exposure adjustments were not envisaged for this remote.

[@Flickfilmsproduction]

Plz add link in details. So any one can buy. Or saw it online

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My KZbin following is global so a regional link will not be suitable for all viewers.

[@scottabergermd]

Hi Mark, I have a slightly related question regarding Sony’s Imaging Edge Mobile app...I am using it with the A9, on a platypod, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to focus using the mobile app on an iPhone X? There is no touch to focus option at all. Please shed some light on this for me and others with the same question. Thanks so much.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The ability to touch to focus on the mobile apps seems to appear and disappear depending on the version (it must give SONY some difficulty in programming this functionality. It’s one of the reasons I have never really embraced using the phone as a remote.

[@scottabergermd]

Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills thanks Mark

[@sophiesophie5996]

Hi Mark! is is possible to shoot burst mode with the remote without having to hold the button? (exemple, pressing once, dropping the remote and the burst will start after a few seconds)

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have not tested that - why do you need to drop the remote?

[@sophiesophie5996]

Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills So I can be in the photos and not holding the remote. I need the Burst mode, not only interval shooting. Also in the interval shooting I can’t do the focus on me. The remote would do it.

[@sjsphotog]

Looks like Sony just released (on 6/12) the firrmware update for the a6400 with v2.0 that now supports this remote.

[@jmackultra]

Can it be paired to and control more than one camera at a time like the old infrared remotes could?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

No

[@jmackultra]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark.

[@zagornica]

Hi Mark, i heard that AF and zoom function works only with JPEG recording is that true? and in regards to Sony A9 to work with this remote requires firmware that is not released yet any update on that Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The AF works in Manual Focus in Raw. You can use a power zoom lens when capturing Raw or Clear Image Zoom when shooting JPEGs or movies on a lens that is not s power zoom (PZ) lens.

[@NurIsmailMohammed]

Hello Mark, can we use this BT remote for burst shooting? Many thanks!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes if the Drive mode is set to Continuous shooting.

[@NurIsmailMohammed]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Great! Many thanks, mate! :-)

[@PsychicWorldTV]

Awesome have it it's brill

[@harryc560]

Mark what is the limit distance wise from the subject Love your videos Harry

[@sjsphotog]

Per the Sony site: 16.4 ft or 5 meters: www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-tripods-remotes/rmt-p1bt#product_details_default

[@checkeredflagfilms]

Hey Mark, is it useful for programming 'time-lapse'?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

No - you need to use the Interval Timer feature or an Intervalometer.

[@checkeredflagfilms]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks. What remote intervalometer would you recommend for the A73?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I purchased a $20 no-name one from eBay 15 years ago and it still going strong. I spent 4x as much for a named brand but it stopped working a year later.

[@SmithOutdoors]

What camera are you using here

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Probably the A6400

[@markwildphotography]

Does it work alongside the Imaging Edge mobile app?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have not tested this yet.

[@kilombazo]

I can't make the focus button to work. Using it on the A7R IV with the Sony 90 mm macro lens in Manual mode. What Am I doing wrong?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Have you accidentally put the lens in MF mode. The front ring on this lens pushes forwards or backwards to activate AF or MF.

[@kilombazo]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Hi Mark, thank you for getting back to me. I called SONY and it turns out that if the MF can be done on on the lens (not the camera) that feature won't work. Since the Sony 90 mm macro and the GM 24-70mm also has a switch on the lens none of those lenses work. I thought you should know.

[@georgestancl2283]

I have so many questions about this ! Can you somehow change focus points through this remote? Does it work in continuous AF ? How exactly does the focus switch work?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I haven’t tried it yet but you could possibly toggle between two focus areas (Register Focus area is a custom feature). In Manual Focus you use the + and - buttons to shift focus.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It works in AF-C and you can pre-Focus using the AF-On button or select Pre AF if you want to run AF continuously.

[@georgestancl2283]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks mark :)

[@rugsack2005]

Works flawlessly with my Sony A7 riii. But, does not seem to want to trigger the shutter on my A1 even though the firmware is up to date, the camera shows that the bluetooth is active, the remote is paired off and the bluetooth on the A7 riii is turned off. Very frustrating Any suggestions?

[@johnglavey808]

Thanks Mark, will it work with the RX10 mk iv ??

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If the camera has had a firmware update in the last month I would check to see if they added support. You will see the word ‘Remote’ in the Network Settings if it has been added.

[@mattmitchell6157]

I can’t find the answer online... is the a6600 fully compatible?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes

[@photogl]

So frustrating!!!!! Will this work with the Alpha 1 ????? I’ve ordered 2 different remotes now and the connectors don’t fit. C’mon Sony !!!!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

There are no connectors on a Bluetooth Remote - it is wireless

[@racerx3866]

So, I take not set up for A6500 ?

[@nightdonutstudio]

Range only 5 meter?

[@michaelfrymus]

I need a remote for long distance (200ft or so)

[@peartpanya]

How to turn off the remote ? Did Lock switch = turn off ?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes the lock switch will turn it off and keep if from activating when in your pocket or camera bag.

[@juddr2001]

Will this remote work with the a6000? Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I don’t think so

[@Madoxyama]

So, Does this remote work or not with sony a9 with update version 6?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes

[@Madoxyama]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills ok. Thanks.

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Does this work with a7IV?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes

[@richard5005]

You did not show the actual setup pairing of the remote with my A7Riii . I’m having problems making the remote talking with my camera . The tech at the Photo dealer could no make it pair also. Frustrated!!!

[@Lexxo777]

i had the same issue, there is one extra step needed that is not on the video, see my post above if needed.

[@abdolreza82]

This is massive. Couldn't Sony come up with a neat compact version of it? We are not talking about a TV remote...

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It's exactly the right size for me.

[@tornado6217]

Does this remote work for the a6600

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

yes

[@hamimabdul7011]

Can i control focus through my mobile via bluetooth

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

This question does not relate to this product overview. The answer to your question depends on the version of the app being run on the phone (and the version on the camera) and the camera model itself.

[@luiscruz0530]

Is it possible to move the Flexible Spot in AF?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You can move focus in Manual AF but I am not aware that you can move the Spot AF point. If you are standing away from your camera I am not sure how useful it would be to do this unless you can see where the Spot is being moved to.

[@luiscruz0530]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks so much mark. I was thinking maybe for quick Focus Stacks where you want multiple shots with AF, so moving the Flexible Spot without touching the camera

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I would recommend Manual Focus for this procedure.

[@luiscruz0530]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I just received the Controller. Thanks. Controlling the manual focus is so slow, it takes 1 minute to go thought all the focus range, is there a way to speed it up?

[@suzijames5601]

Did I miss it? What’s the price?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My movies cater for a global audience so price is relative to region.

[@jaymeez]

How far can you be?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

5 metres is the listed distance.

[@jbello9398]

thank God it has an af button!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It has two Custom Buttons as the AF-On can be reprogrammed on the camera

[@ccsas5398]

I wish it came with rechargeable batteries

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks, I got one.

[@ralflinckens3026]

For Sony users who engrave photos in bulb modes, this remote control is of no use, as you cannot see the time on your camera's screen

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I use my watch. You can see the time in Bulb mode on the A7RV

[@ralflinckens3026]

​@@AlphaCreativeSkills Now use the stopwatch on my phone myself, but if you can read it from your screen on the camera what the time is, it's more practical. In addition, brands such as Canon, Nikon, etc. have this as standard. Hopefully, the Sony A7 mark IV will also have this in the next update.

[@georgejacobs4050]

I guess it does not support A7R5 ?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes - works with A7RV

[@georgejacobs4050]

Thank you

you can't use the phone?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If you are happy using your phone you don't need the remote. I use the remote.

@@AlphaCreativeSkills so you can use the phone? Ok thanks

[@michaeldande]

CAN IT CONTROL VIDEO START STOP

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes

[@angelluisgelicco796]

Sony Bluetooth Remote RMT-P1BT

[@twizzian]

Mark, will the record button on this remote work when in the memory recall settings on the a6400 I’ve not yet found any external methods that will record with memory settings. tried many apps and only work in movie mode setting

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I’ll test this out. I am away for five days before I will get the chance to test

[@Kim-D6200]

a6500 ???

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Not yet

[@jjualvare]

I'm unfamiliar with remote controls, can someone please tell me what is the range of this remote control? How far can I be from the subject I'm trying to photograph?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Sony lists 5 Metres (16.4ft) - this is the distance from the camera. The distance to your subject is not relevant unless you are standing with your subject looking back at the camera.

[@dakboard578]

Unfortunately the BT remote dose not allow me to zoom when shoot Raw+JPG mode .. WTF ?? Why??

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

That would require the camera to be able to crop a Raw file or save a cropped JPEG and Full Resolution Raw. Even when you choose the 16:9 aspect ratio in Raw the camera still saves the full resolution Raw file.

[@snax_4820]

Sony should first develop a functioning mobile app. Playmemories is a pain in the ass and on many mobiles it could not even be installed. That is a shame for Sony.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

PlayMemories is now history as it has been replaced by Imaging Edge.

[@magnoliaphotographysc]

I've used this remote 3-4 times with a max use time of about 15-20 minutes and it has died. This thing is garbage in my opinion.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I typically get more than a year's use from the remote on a single battery - I would try putting in a new battery and try again. The device does not drain batteries any quicker than your TV remote so I suspect user-error or a defective unit.

[@scottys2380]

Does it work with the A7R4?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes