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 [Communication functions: Connect to Wireless Remote] ().

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

  3. Select [OK].

    • This screen is not displayed if the Bluetooth setting is already set to [Enable].
    • A message is displayed if the camera is already paired with another device. Select [OK] to end the current Bluetooth connection.

  4. Pair the devices.

    • When the screen shown above appears, press and hold the W and T buttons on the BR-E1 simultaneously for at least 3 sec.
    • Press SET after the camera displays [Paired with: ****************] (where **** is a unique BR-E1 identifier).

  5. Set up the camera for remote shooting.

    • 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 [Communication functions: Bluetooth settings] to [Disable] is recommended ().

Deleting Connection Information

You can delete the connection information. Pairing information for any connected BR-E1 units will deleted.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to Wireless Remote] ().

  2. Select [Delete connection information].

  3. Select [OK].

Reconnecting Using Connection Information

When paired via Bluetooth with another device, the camera can use the connection information to reconnect.

  1. Select [Communication functions: Connect to Wireless Remote] ().

  2. Select the device.

    • The device to connect to changes to the selected device.

  3. Press SET.