Question on range and angle of remote I have the XSi, do you need to point this at the front of the camera to activate the shutter or can you activate the shutter from any angle in front and behind the camera? Question on range and angle of remote I have the XSi, do you need to point this at the front of the camera to activate the shutter or can you activate the shutter from any angle in front and behind... » Read More Question on range and angle of remote I have the XSi, do you need to point this at the front of the camera to activate the shutter or can you activate the shutter from any angle in front and behind the camera? « Show Less
1043903
you can get a mirror chich is held in front of the sensor by a ruber band around the lense and can use it from behind
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yes it works quite well at an angle. I use mine like many would use a wired remote. Just point it to the front side of the camera and it works perfectly.
435381
I do not have that Sony camera, and although I took a look at the manual on line at Sony, they do not address the use of a remote shutter. There is a USB connection on the camera, but I cannot tell if that also offers remote shutter capabilities, or if that is used to transfer images only. Sorry I cannot answer your question.
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Did you make sure the remote would work with your particular Sony camera? If so, then the next questions is, have you set your camera's drive function to the remote setting? The remote will not activate the camera if the camera is not set to remote. Lastly, the battery that came with the remote could be dead from the factory. Try a fresh battery. Hope this helps.
1005740
I just tried this several different ways. Facing the camera from about ten feet away, I was able to hold the remote behind my back and point it in any direction and activate the record on the camera. This remote is not IR like a TV remote so it is not directional.
2254582
Good morning, Sorry it took so long to respond; I have been on vacation. I hope that your problem was resolved. I tried my unit for the first time yesterday; and the main problem that I had was making sure to push down the button down on the transmitter and hold it there for several seconds in order for it to operate. Also where to place the receiver on the camera hot shoe in order to receive the single; had the receiver facing backwards so that it would operate. Als make sure the batteries are in correctly. Bottom line, you get what you pay for. Good luck and have a great week. Jeff
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Hello DorothyI do not secure the receiver to anything just hide it in a bush or in/under something. You can check the range of the unit to camera on the menu page (little triangle next to view option). I have even put the receiver in a building and it works. No line of sight needed. I have three units so far for remote site security.Hope this helps...
885556
No, I works from the front and back of my Nikon D3200. I have even tried it at an angle and it still worked. I don't know about other cameras.
2105929
hello! well, honestly I could not find it in the manual. It's a toy camera, and you can control the aperture yourself by simply holding a little longer the shutter. the focus range is 50 cm to infinity. I didn't develop the film yet so I'm afraid I can not help you by answering the questions precisely. But I hope it helped you a little :)
1250931
If it''s not defective, it does only have about a 20' range and you have to be pointing right at it from the front.You also have to set your camera to use the remote.
1890293
Although I have used the remote to trigger my camera, I have not tried the extended exposure part. The instructions do say when you activate the trigger and push it forward it will lock the shutter open for timed exposures. Sorry I haven't been able to use it more often.
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http://www.eos-magazine.com/articles/remotes/canonrc6.html by design, Canon put the remote control sensor in the front area of the camera. i believe all of the canons are like that. if you are shooting from the back, some use wired "http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/164276-REG/Canon_2476A001_Remote_Switch_RS_80N3.html"i just peep my sensor over and trigger it :)
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Hi there -- this may be irrelevant, but they're asking me to communicate. I never used Canon, bought this slave to enable me to use auxiliary flash with a Fuji 3D camera. The idea is this: Most today's hi-tech flashes emit a series of light impulses to pre-evaluate the scene, the pop responsible for actual exposure (when the shutter opens) being the last one. To use an external slave flash you need either turn off all camera's pre-flashes (switch it to 'dumb' mode -- impossible with my Fuji) or use a slave that will ignore pre-flashes, such as this unit. That's why I bought it and it works for me. Try to read the manual for your Canon and see what your options are. It always helps to have a clear understanding what goes on. Cheers! M.B.
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Are you setting the camera to remote release mode first? This mode is next to the MUP mode on the left of the viewfinder, a dial below the selection for different shooting modes like manual, auto etc. The remote should work once set to that mode.
1402456
The remote shutter release will accomplish the same as if you were using the Cameras shutter release button. Im very happy with this product,way better than the wireless.
535763
I don't know either, but I suspect it won't work - in order to use the remote shutter, you have to run the Looq app - with the Looq app running, the button on the remote shutter arm will activate the camera -
1984111
I bought one. I didn't have any trouble finding the settings in the A7 menu and my battery is installed properly without the plastic interrupter strip and I couldn't get it to work. If they shipped it with a dead battery, shame on them. I don't have another. Where is the camera reading the IR signal? Through the lens? Are you supposed to see a light on the front of the remote when you push the button?
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Make sure your camera is in the mode to use the remote. I had a problem as well at first and then realized my camera was not in the mode for remote use.