topic Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

Lucisussman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:20:30 GMT

Hi,

I just bought a Sony A58 and am trying to see if it can operate with a remote control.

Unfortinately, no information is given by Sony, only about operating the camera remotely from a computer.

Thanks

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

cmosse — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 09:20:00 GMT

hello

in fact you have 3 options to remote control the SLT-A58

use the new cable remote RM-VPR1
use the cable remote which is supplied with the VCT-VPR1,VCT-VPR10, VCT-VPR100 tripod
use the remote control software for computer

Kind Regards

Michael

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

Nextor11 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:11:20 GMT

Hello,

I don't think that RMT-DSLR2 is compatible with the a58.

At least according to this compatibility page:

http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Alpha,-Sony-NEX,-Alpha-NEX,-Remote-Control,-Camera-Remote/en/p/RMTDSLR2#compatability

I didn't found any information about a58 being compatible with a wireless remote.

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

cmosse — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:54 GMT

yes thats true, according to the manual the SLT-A58 does not support the infrared remote control anymore.

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

jon.geekie — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:00:04 GMT

The Sony A58 only uses the RM-VPR1. These are not easily available I have enquired about getting one and Amozon.co.uk have none in stock and do not Know when they will next have some. Sony only sell them in their Alpha stores when they are in stock, Amazon.com have them but will not deliver to the UK and Ebay have them coming from somewhere in Japan. On top of that Sony are charging £99 for them yet the are selling them in the USA for half that price but unfortunatly I don't live there.

I am very unhappy with Sony for producing a product with little support for accessories I am surprised my actual Sony lenses fit. Nothing else does.

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

MagFul16 — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:39:02 GMT

This is the only remote that apparently will work with the CyberShot DSC-HX300 bridge camera too. A major issue as these very long super zoom cameras are very prone to camera shake. At the moment Ebay have 3 of these for sale between £50 & £60... the one from Japan, one from Hong Kong (which is cheapest) and one here in the UK at £59.99. Lets hope someone in the Far East can come up with a less expensive option in the near future as even at £60 these are still over priced and few people need all the 'features'!

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

Gottwik — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:32:23 GMT

Hey. I was reading this post because I needed a remote shutter. The usb remote is nowhere to be found and is quite expensive so I made a hack and it works. You can read about it here: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52048530

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

cmosse — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 09:20:53 GMT

you can use the cable remote which is supplied with the VCT-VPR1 tripod which is already available

Re: The new Sony A58 and using a remote control

slta58 — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:11:33 GMT

There is already an Android App in Google Play Store to remote control the A58 via USB cable (rccdroid)