CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE to Sony Remote Commander RMT-P1BT for (Sony A7, A9, A6600, RX100, ZV1)

Forgot to mention how damn useful this is when taking pictures. Sometimes your camera is on a tripod and in an awkward position making it impossible to snap a photo without this handy remote.

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JJC Wireless Remote Control

JJC RMT-P1BT Bluetooth Wireless Remote Control Commander for Sony A7C ZV-1 ZV1 RX100VII RX100 VII A6100 A6600 A7RIV A7R IV A7SIII A7S III A9II Camera

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[DungarooTV]

Note for those that are thinking the remote is not working because the LED light does not come on after inserting the battery - it needs to be paired via bluetooth with your camera or it won't light up! This drove me nuts for a while before watching this video - thanks JSntax Media for this easy to follow tutorial!

[mark_barrentine]

I took the gamble as well after reading the reviews and I'm happy to report this remote works for the Sony α6700 as well. Just make sure you have turned on "Bluetooth Function", "Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl", and then pair the remote to the camera. I also mapped the movie record button to another function, so I just leave it Still mode like J has done.

[RubiconUnlimited]

Wow I never thought I needed this, but after your demo I might have to order. Love the record indicator and zoom. I already use the app for a long exposure shutter, but this might be a more convenient option. Thanks for the tip! Also love how you remapped your record button on the a7c, smart was to gain another button

[KennayE]

Well spoken, great budget alternatives that you're showcasing here. I just got my A7C a couple weeks back as well so thanks for sharing some accessories that will help video making easier 👍

[TommySeagull]

Thanks so much for this video - it's been super helpful and has saved me a tonne of money (by not purchasing something a lot more expensive). I've just ordered it now - thanks!!

[sjunk]

Great video. Your experience of the JJC remote pretty much mirrors mine, and I'd recommend the JJC over the official one without any hesitation. I just want to point out something about that battery charger you showed. You'll see that it only has 2 pins, and the official one has 3 pins. What this means is that the 3rd party charger will just supply power to the battery blindly without doing things like taking measurements of the battery's internal temperature. Will a charger with only 2 pins charge your battery just fine? Yes, until it doesn't. Godox had the exact same problem. Their old batteries only had 2 pins, and there were lots of reports of bulging batteries, and you can find them online. And in their latest generation of flash units, they introduced a new battery with 4 pins.
Are the official batteries and chargers overpriced? Yes. But batteries/chargers are one area I wouldn't skimp on. Unlike a cheap Bluetooth remote, which is unlikely to cause any damage to anything, cheap batteries and chargers can potentially damage the camera or even burn down my house. I think it makes sense not to cheap out on batteries and chargers, especially after you've spent thousands of dollars the camera/lens, at least for more peace of mind.

[theAristocrap]

Thanks for the tips with the shutter button.

[adhadimohd]

straight away ordered this after you say it was a good investment. tq

[DmitriiIzumov]

Hello, please tell me. How long the battery in the remote works .

[danielcx]

Gracias por tu video, me ayudó bastante 👌

[ludupgyatso]

Sir, can it use for Sony a 7 iii? Because you did not mention in your discrimination

[andrew_soh]

A few questions:

1) Can the remote's C1 button be changed to 'video playback' and then you press the middle button and it plays the video? Because it is great that you can record from afar but then to review what you shot you would have to walk all the way back to the camera right?
2) If so, can the 'W' and 'T' buttons be used in video playback mode to scroll through previous recorded video?
3) Does the AF-On button on the remote follow what is mapped on the camera? So if I mapped the AF-On to change white balance for example, would pressing the AF-On on the remote do the same thing?
4) Similar to question 2. Does the 'W' and 'T' work as a scroller/selector? Eg, I map C1 button to ISO, then when pressed, does the W and T buttons enable you to select your ISO number?

Thanks for making this video, I just wanted to clarify these few points.

[rafiqmalik]

Hy dear. Thank you very much for doing this. A stupid question, can this be used for long exposures/timer??or??

[BIMLounge]

This is very useful even though I haven't received my a7c yet 😆 Thanks for your video!

[waldtradition]

I bought it on Lazada for my ZV1 together with the grip for 33 USD. Before I bought it, I tried out the Imaging App from Sony and it is really bothersome to use it. And yes I noticed the same behavior with the shutter button. Thanks for clearing this up. Otherwise great little gadget that works well

[aSummerGreatly]

@jsyntaxmedia Hi! I was searching a delete function. I see that no one reviews it but is much needed /at least for me/. I saw that kind of function only on RC for infrared sensor cameras. I am about to buy a Sony ZVE 10. Can you recommend me a remote control with delete function?

[DanielKurganov]

do you know the max distance from which it works? Does it give you the red light ONLY when the camera is successfully recording, or is it just red when you press the record button. I ask because what if you press it (properly and everything) but it doesn't register/is out of range/some interference. Does the red light just not light up? Thanks!

[TheDIYFilmmaker]

Hi, my last question: the JJC is always ON? (there is not switch OFF button?). Thanks!

[vladimirchapranov]

Your description says about compatibility with Sony A7S III . On Amazon and many other sites I was not able to conform compatibility with A7S III. Have you tried this remote with A7S III yourself?

[OceansVideo]

Great video. Thank you, the remote is really cheap here in Thailand. On lazada that's the asian version of Amazon it's between 20 and 30 USD.