Need help w/ firing a Sony a7lll w/ a radio remote
Feb 17, 2021 21:35:39 #
Jay Drew
Loc: Boise, Id.
Hi All
I just received a Vello FREEWAVE PLUS RW-S Wireless Remote for Sony to hopefully, fire, by radio, my Sony a7lll camera remotely. This device arrived w/ a coiled cord that had a 2.5mm phono plug on 1 end and a funny looking plug w/ 4 ears at the corner the other end, that doesn't fit into any of the outlets on the a7lll camera. I happen to have a USB Type C cord that I can plug into both the FREEWAVE receiver & the camera's USB Type C outlet. When I press the transmitter, the receiver blinks appropriately, but the camera doesn't fire. I have 3 possible explanations. (Of course there may be more)
1.The cord & adapters have a bad connection.
2.The camera has a setting(s) that I'm unaware of that doesn't allow it to be fired by a remote device plugged into it's USB type C plug.
3. I need to buy a cord w/ a Micro-USB plug that would allow me to use the Micro-USB outlet on the camera & 2.5mm phono plug on the other end.
Does anyone have experience w/ the a7lll using a remote device that plugs into the camera. I could really use some help w/ this.
Thank you, Jay Drew
I just received a Vello FREEWAVE PLUS RW-S Wireless Remote for Sony to hopefully, fire, by radio, my Sony a7lll camera remotely. This device arrived w/ a coiled cord that had a 2.5mm phono plug on 1 end and a funny looking plug w/ 4 ears at the corner the other end, that doesn't fit into any of the outlets on the a7lll camera. I happen to have a USB Type C cord that I can plug into both the FREEWAVE receiver & the camera's USB Type C outlet. When I press the transmitter, the receiver blinks appropriately, but the camera doesn't fire. I have 3 possible explanations. (Of course there may be more)
1.The cord & adapters have a bad connection.
2.The camera has a setting(s) that I'm unaware of that doesn't allow it to be fired by a remote device plugged into it's USB type C plug.
3. I need to buy a cord w/ a Micro-USB plug that would allow me to use the Micro-USB outlet on the camera & 2.5mm phono plug on the other end.
Does anyone have experience w/ the a7lll using a remote device that plugs into the camera. I could really use some help w/ this.
Thank you, Jay Drew
Feb 18, 2021 07:15:22 #
Feb 18, 2021 07:25:43 #
aphelps
Loc: Central Ohio
Jay Drew wrote:
Hi All br I just received a Vello FREEWAVE PLUS RW... (show quote)
I suspect you need the micro usb connection.
Feb 18, 2021 11:35:37 #
DeeRock
Loc: Nebraska
I have a Sony remote RMT-VP1. Works great with my RX10 IV. Have you checked the battery?
Feb 18, 2021 12:21:25 #
I have the Sony A7iii that I recently bought a Flashpoint wireless remote for that works great. But while ordering it I noticed that I had to be very careful to get the right cord, there was a huge selection. If the cord you got didn't fit and you used a different cord, I suspect it is the cord that is giving you trouble. Call the vendor you got the remote from, they should be able to tell you if that is the trouble.
Feb 18, 2021 17:57:14 #
Feb 18, 2021 18:02:19 #
Jay Drew
Loc: Boise, Id.
aphelps wrote:
I suspect you need the micro usb connection.
I just ordered a micro USB / Phono cord. I hope it works. It should arrive on this Sunday. Thanks, Jay
Feb 18, 2021 20:13:15 #
Jay Drew
Loc: Boise, Id.
ShelbyDave wrote:
I have the Sony A7iii that I recently bought a Flashpoint wireless remote for that works great. But while ordering it I noticed that I had to be very careful to get the right cord, there was a huge selection. If the cord you got didn't fit and you used a different cord, I suspect it is the cord that is giving you trouble. Call the vendor you got the remote from, they should be able to tell you if that is the trouble.
Cool car, Dave
I'll call B&H tomorrow, thanks Jay
Feb 18, 2021 20:24:08 #
Jay Drew
Loc: Boise, Id.
SonyBug wrote:
What does Vello say about it?
I'll check w/ Vello. I was hoping someone here on UHH had experience w/ this. In the past I've had difficulty communicating w/ Asian manufacturers.
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