p.1 #1 · Wireless Remote Controller for Sony, alternative to RMT-P1BT
I bought a couple of these for remote shutter release. They are very handy for taking slow shutter speed photos (camera on a tripod) and for people photos, especially if I want to include myself in a group.
I had a couple of the Sony RMT-P1BT controllers, but lost one of them. I have also run into these suddenly stop working because the battery ran out. Which means I have to carry an inventory of spare batteries, and always carry an extra battery with me. The Sony controller is expensive (USD 78), and the batteries are expensive too.
These Chinese bluetooth controllers are much cheaper, less of a financial hit if you lose them, far easier to link to the camera (better user interface), and very importantly, have a rechargeable battery inside them and a fast USB-C charger, as well as a battery level indicator. So I never need to worry about running out of battery power, and I can recharge them anywhere, even in my car.
I bought this brand the first time about 3 years ago, and that model did not use a rechargeable internal battery. Also, it stopped working after about 3 years of use, so I had to throw it away. The new model looks improved and has the rechargeable internal battery. Hopefully this will last longer! So far so good…
Having a dedicated remote controller like this is better than a smart phone app. You have to pull out your phone, then run the app, then wait for it to connect with the camera, then look into your phone to push a button. You look really silly doing that if you are in a group photo! A remote controller is much easier to operate: it gives you both the focus and the shutter release button, and you can also keep it in your hand and then keep your hand in your pocket very naturally to take a photo, without looking like a geek!
Hope this is useful info – I can recommend this device. BTW, they make this remote controller for other cameras as well (Canon, Nikon, ...)
p.1 #2 · Wireless Remote Controller for Sony, alternative to RMT-P1BT
Thanks for this post! Yes, very useful information.
Every year on our anniversary, I do an informal selfie portrait of my wife and I before we go out to dinner.
I used the creators app the last couple times and it was really annoying to hide the phone behind my wife's back with my arm around her trying to hit the stupid spot for the shutter release blind without looking... but, I do like being able to select and confirm focus points, check exposure, instant result preview jpg to my phone for sharing etc.
I've been doing it for many years but only have quick access to the more recent digital ones, I'd have to go find the film prints to go back all 38years... but the intent was always to compile them as a look back at how we've changed over time, heh heh.
Back in the early days it was self-timers... that was fun, run and pose with the wife really quick. But we made do, it worked.
For when I don't want to mess with the cell, I picked up a simple SmallRig wireless remote shutter release that doesn't do much else, not anywhere near as much as yours is capable of... I might have to check yours out a little further.
p.1 #3 · Wireless Remote Controller for Sony, alternative to RMT-P1BT
These controllers work great. I have the Hanpusen version of this controller and am quite impressed with it. I bet the brands are all made in the same factory. The one I have looks identical to the photo you posted.
p.1 #5 · Wireless Remote Controller for Sony, alternative to RMT-P1BT
33 gbp here and from the compatibility list:
A7 III,A7R III,A7R IV,A7C,A6100,A6400,A6600,A6700 ,RX100 VII,RX0 II,ZV-1,ZV-1 II,ZV-1F ,ZV-E10,FX30,A9,A9 II,A7S III,A1,FX-3,A7R IIIA,A7R IVA,A7 IV,A7R V ,ZV-E1,A7C II,A7CR,A9 III ,ILX-LR1,ZV-E10 II,A1 II
seems missing first and v2 of the a7. S and R types
p.1 #7 · Wireless Remote Controller for Sony, alternative to RMT-P1BT
Our studio has a bunch of the older version without the little screen, aliexpress, around $19. Work perfectly, uses a CR2032 battery which is included and easy to get hold of. Here's a link to the newer one mentioned here, it's $21.77
But we made do, it worked.