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?
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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.
1727570
No you can be a good distance from the camera and still use the remote,No need to point it at the camera .i have 2 drift ghost i use on my motorcycle i have the remotes attached to my handlebar riser.
1069807
I think the XS has an RF remote which doesn't require direct line-of-sight. For other types that use an IR remote, the company claims the signal will bounce off the wall behind the unit and communicate that way. I didn't note any complaints about reception in the reviews so I'll take their word for it.
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.
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 :)
1920701
Like most dslr cameras the remote or sensor is in the front (left of lens under the shutter button) of the camera. Depending on your remote angle that is where you have to aim for. You can use a small mirror to reflect the ir beam too. Good luck!
1162798
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.
68907
the range on this unit is limited to approx 12 ft. and the sensor on my k20 is in the front so you have to be facing the camera to use the remote. i suggest you check your camera specs to see where the sensor is located then check several suppliers to find out the range of the more expensive units ... most are universal ti dslr cameras ir sensor richo is the owner of the pentax name and you might want to ask them about sensor and range . i bought mine to photo birds .. wanted to set camera on tripod facing feeder and release from inside .... forget it with this unit
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hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted them and they told me to put it in small jpeg and raw so the viewing would be faster for download. hope this helps hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted... » Read More hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted them and they told me to put it in small jpeg and raw so the viewing would be faster for download. hope this helps « Show Less
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Hello, not sure what are you trying to do, but here is what i use them for. I use them with Canon. I put the transmitter on the hot shoe of the camera with the selector on FLASH. The receiver on a flash unit and set the selector on FLASH. Assuming they are in the same channel, when you take a shot in your camera the flash unit will trigger. I haven't use it as a shutter release but i assume you have to connect a cable from the transmitter to the camera and then simply press the button on the transmitter and it should take the shot.
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You don't need it. The range is only to about 15 feet. You need to point the remote directly at the receiver on your CANON camera (on the grip where your index finger would be if you were holding it). Turn your camera to timer mode and there is an option there for "2-second timer / remote". As long as you can follow these instructions, you can use remote. It took me a while to figure out the "2-second time / remote" options. It is really simple. Good luck!
653650
Movement in front of it triggers it to take picture I have had deer pictures taken as far as twenty feet as close as two feet has a wide range. is a good unit have been using mine for 5 yrs.
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.
1712716
I have used the Foto Tech RC-6 Wireless remote on my Canon 7D. It works fine when it is held in front of my camera. Unfortinatley using this wireless remote does not allow for the lens to auto focus. There fore I have gone back to using the corded Canon remote. It releases the shutter in addition to auto focusing the lens. Hope this helpsJim
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Look for a break in the cable somewhere, or a faulty push button switch on the transmitter. If it's focusing the camera, the RF section seems to be working. Does the wired unit fire the shutter when used alone, pushing it's button instead of the one on the transmitter? If so, it's the transmitter unit not getting the fire shutter signal out. Check your signal cables if you can. There are 3; A ground, a focus half press, and a fire shutter full press line. Test them if you know how, or know someone who does. What make/model of camera are you using it on?
164664
Anything you can set the camera up to do when you push the shutter button you can do with this. You're just pushing the shutter button remotely. So if you can set it up in the menu and then push the shutter button, it's no different.
1154396
You don't need instructions... Put the camera in Timer (or Timer 2) mode... point the remote at the front of the camera, and push the button... The switch on the back lets you choose instant or 2 second delay...