Remote Release Programming
May 18, 2018 19:15:59 #
Still getting acquainted with my A6300 and have been unable to find anything about the remote release setting on the A6300. Specifically, I can't find a way to program a button on the camera to set it for using the remote release. So far all I've found is that I have to go into the menu to select remote release. So I'm wondering if one of the custom buttons can somehow be set up for this. Oh, and I can't find anything in the menu that suggests I can do this. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks.
May 18, 2018 19:27:02 #
Remote release via a button on the camera? I'm confused. It wouldn't be remote then would it?
Usually it's a button/cable plugged into a connector on the camera which becomes active when you plug it in, or an infrared from a remote if there is a sensor on the camera.
Usually it's a button/cable plugged into a connector on the camera which becomes active when you plug it in, or an infrared from a remote if there is a sensor on the camera.
May 18, 2018 19:31:00 #
Longshadow wrote:
Remote release via a button on the camera? I'm confused. It wouldn't be remote then would it?
Usually it's a button/cable plugged into a connector on the camera which becomes active when you plug it in, or an infrared from a remote if there is a sensor on the camera.
Usually it's a button/cable plugged into a connector on the camera which becomes active when you plug it in, or an infrared from a remote if there is a sensor on the camera.
I'm sorry, I forgot to mention, it's an IR remote. My bad.
May 18, 2018 19:36:26 #
Not knowing the camera, I would surmise that once remote release is selected in the camera, simply point the remote at the sensor and click the remote? (Not sure why they would make it a selection. Does it turn off the shutter button when remote is selected? It would seem nicer to just point the remote at the camera and have it work as opposed to having to "select" and "un-select" it when done using it.)
May 18, 2018 19:46:17 #
Longshadow wrote:
Not knowing the camera, I would surmise that once remote release is selected in the camera, simply point the remote at the sensor and click the remote? (Not sure why they would make it a selection. Does it turn off the shutter button when remote is selected? It would seem nicer to just point the remote at the camera and have it work as opposed to having to "select" and "un-select" it when done using it.)
Per the owner's manual, in order to use a remote shutter release, you have to go into the menu and select "remote release." What I'd like to do, if it's possible to do so, is program a button or the Fn button to select remote release without having to go through the menu to do so. My problem is that I can't find anything in the menu system that will allow me to do that, so I'm wondering if someone with a lot more knowledge than me knows of a trick that can do that.
I ask this because my D7200 could be programmed to select remote control without having to dig through the menu. I know, it's apples and oranges comparing Nikon to Sony, but sometimes there are tricks, things you can do like that.
May 18, 2018 19:54:33 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Per the owner's manual, in order to use a remote shutter release, you have to go into the menu and select "remote release." . . .
With the A6000, you only have to use the menu once to set "Remote Ctrl" = ON . After you do that, you can use any kind of remote trigger, IR or wired or wireless. It stays ON until you turn it OFF. (Unlike Nikon which turns off the remote release after 15 minutes of inactivity.) I see no reason to ever turn it OFF.
May 18, 2018 20:17:34 #
Math78 wrote:
With the A6000, you only have to use the menu once to set "Remote Ctrl" = ON . After you do that, you can use any kind of remote trigger, IR or wired or wireless. It stays ON until you turn it OFF. (Unlike Nikon which turns off the remote release after 15 minutes of inactivity.) I see no reason to ever turn it OFF.
Ok, didn't know that. Thanks for the tip. Does leaving it in "remote on" cause the battery to run down faster?
May 18, 2018 20:29:12 #
Wingpilot wrote:
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My guess would be that if it doesn't say how to do it, you probably can't.
May 18, 2018 22:12:51 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Ok, didn't know that. Thanks for the tip. Does leaving it in "remote on" cause the battery to run down faster?
I don't know about the possible extra battery drain. It might use some power by leaving it on. Now you've got me thinking maybe I should turn it off since I rarely use a remote trigger. However, I always carry two spare batteries anyway, and I doubt that turning remote control off would let me leave the spares at home.
May 18, 2018 22:37:37 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Ok, didn't know that. Thanks for the tip. Does leaving it in "remote on" cause the battery to run down faster?
I have read a couple of articles on reducing battery drain on the Sony mirrorless, but I don't recall seeing 'remote on' as being a drain.
You might also try downloading the Sony Playmemories 'Smart Remote' app which allows you pretty well full control of the camera settings from your phone including viewing the picture. However, that runs on wifi so it would be a battery drain.
May 19, 2018 00:26:20 #
In my experience there was no demonstrable increase in battery drain. But because these cameras are so power hunger, I always carry a couple of fully charged batteries with me. Of note, with the right infra red remote, you can start and stop video recording which is a big plus because of the terrible position of the movie button.
May 19, 2018 01:00:58 #
tinplater wrote:
In my experience there was no demonstrable increase in battery drain. But because these cameras are so power hunger, I always carry a couple of fully charged batteries with me. Of note, with the right infra red remote, you can start and stop video recording which is a big plus because of the terrible position of the movie button.
Well after reading the owner's manual, as well as Gary Friedman's book on the A6300, plus doing some research online, it appears that there is no way to program any of the custom or other buttons for easy access to activating the remote feature. I can live with that given that I don't use that feature very often. I am considering buying a corded remote, only because the IR sensor on the Sony is on the front of the camera, unlike my Nikon that has it on both front and back. Oh well.
May 19, 2018 07:43:57 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Well after reading the owner's manual, as well as Gary Friedman's book on the A6300, plus doing some research online, it appears that there is no way to program any of the custom or other buttons for easy access to activating the remote feature. I can live with that given that I don't use that feature very often. I am considering buying a corded remote, only because the IR sensor on the Sony is on the front of the camera, unlike my Nikon that has it on both front and back. Oh well.
I purchased a (Vello) wireless remote because the sensor is in the front of my camera and I wanted the ability to move around untethered. (I also have a wired which I initially purchased.)
May 19, 2018 08:47:31 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
I highly recommend Gary Friedman's book on the A6300 for lots of info on remote triggering. http://friedmanarchives.com/a6300/ . There are a few including "Touchless Shutter" app, IR, wired, radio (e.g. Vello), smartphone, etc.
Section 11.17 discusses the IR remote control. Turn on Remote Ctrl via Toolbox 3 > Remote Ctrl. This continuously consumes battery power.
IR Remote control is limited in range and direction. Personally, for taking a quick tripod shot, I use the "Touchless Shutter" app. Just wave my hand by the viewfinder to trigger the shutter. I use a Vello remote for "real" remote operation.
Section 11.17 discusses the IR remote control. Turn on Remote Ctrl via Toolbox 3 > Remote Ctrl. This continuously consumes battery power.
IR Remote control is limited in range and direction. Personally, for taking a quick tripod shot, I use the "Touchless Shutter" app. Just wave my hand by the viewfinder to trigger the shutter. I use a Vello remote for "real" remote operation.
May 19, 2018 09:40:44 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Well after reading the owner's manual, as well as Gary Friedman's book on the A6300, plus doing some research online, it appears that there is no way to program any of the custom or other buttons for easy access to activating the remote feature. I can live with that given that I don't use that feature very often. I am considering buying a corded remote, only because the IR sensor on the Sony is on the front of the camera, unlike my Nikon that has it on both front and back. Oh well.
Just leave the "remote" on all the time and forget about it.
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