Connecting to a Wireless Remote Control

This camera can also be connected to Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (sold separately, ) via Bluetooth for remote control shooting.

  1. Select [Wireless features: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

  2. Select [Connecting to a Wireless Remote ControlConnect to Wireless Remote].

  3. Select [Add a device to connect to].

  4. Press the Quick Control/Set button.

  5. Pair the devices.

    • When the [Pairing] screen appears, press and hold the W and T buttons on the BR-E1 simultaneously for at least 3 sec.
    • After a message confirms that the camera is paired with the BR-E1, press the Quick Control/Set button.

  6. Set up the camera for remote shooting.

    • When shooting still photos, select [10-sec. self-timer/remote control] or [2-sec. self-timer/remote control] as the drive mode ().
    • For movie recording, set [Shooting: Remote control] to [Enable].
    • For instructions after the pairing is complete, refer to the BR-E1's Instruction Manual.

Caution

  • Bluetooth connections consume battery power even after the camera's auto power off is activated.

Note

  • When you will not use Bluetooth, setting [Bluetooth settings] to [Disable] is recommended ().

Canceling the Pairing

Before pairing with a different BR-E1, clear the information about the connected remote control.

  1. Select [Wireless features: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection].

  2. Select [Connecting to a Wireless Remote ControlConnect to Wireless Remote].

  3. Select [Delete connection information].

  4. Select [OK].