Olympus VT1621-01 manual Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1, 114, Working range of the remote unit

Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1

With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter with the electronic remote unit RM-1 while standing in front of the camera. The shutter will release 2 seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit.

OFF

ON

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2

4

Eyepiece shutter lever

Remote control mark

1

2

3

4

Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M.

Press and hold down the drive button , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you see the remote control mark appear in the control panel.

Mount the camera on a tripod and compose the picture.

If the subject is not yet composed in the center of the viewfinder, you can use focus lock. (➞ 65) If you are going to include yourself in the picture, focus on the area where you intend to appear in the picture.

Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever to prevent light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera.

Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever on the left of the viewfinder.

Light entering the viewfinder from behind the camera could wash out the picture with white light.

Working range of the remote unit

Use the remote in front of the camera within the range of distances and angles shown below. The following elements could narrow the working range of the remote/self-timer sensor: direct sunlight or any other strong light source, fluorescent light, or any device emitting electrical or radio waves.

		W	Approx.
			Approx.	3m			(10		ft.)		(indoor)
		T		2m
						(6.6			ft.)
										(outdoor)
W	Approx. 5m (16.6 ft.) (indoor) 15°
T	Approx. 3m (10 ft.) (outdoor)							15°
Remote unit		W	.3m		(10			ft.)(indoor)
										(outdoor)
		T	Approx						ft.)
			.2m(6.6
			Approx

Camera

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