Sony RM-S1AM Remote Commander for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 0.7 x 3.4 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000G1YX5G
• Item model number: RM-S1AM
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony RM-S1AM Remote Commander for the Sony Alpha digital SLR allows you to release the camera's shutter without touching the camera itself--useful for eliminating camera shake while shooting in the Bulb (B) setting, at night, or in other low-light situations or instances where a tripod is used.

The Remote Commander also features a shutter-lock function, to prevent camera misfires.

Highlights:

• Cable length: 19 3/4 inches (0.5 meter)
• Operating temperature: +32 to +104 degrees F (+0 to +40 degrees C)
• Storage temperature: -4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C)
• Weight: 1.1 ounce (30 grams)
• Approximate dimensions (W x H x D): 31/32 x 21/32 x 3 3/8 inches (24 x 16 x 84 millimeters)
• Color: Black

Product Description

This Sony wired remote control for camcorders and Cyber-shot cameras puts control within your reach. This precision remote gives you the ability to control shutter release functions from over 19 feet away.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RM-S1AM Remote Commander, December 8, 2007

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J. R. McEwen (Reliance, TN.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony RM-S1AM Remote Commander for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

I have quite a tremor in both hands making smear-proof photography rather challenging. So I decided, on a recommendation from a professional photographer-friend, to try the remote control. I found that most all of my pictures taken with my Sony Alfa 100 are now on a tripod. The control works perfect and the length of the cord is short enough not to get tangled in my equipment. A half-push of the button allows auto focus and lock and push the rest of the way snaps the shutter. When it's plugged into the camera, both the camera button and the remote work at the same time so I can grab my camera for an action shot using the camera trigger and let the control just dangle to one side. I highly recommend it if camera shake is a problem and makes tripod work fun. The price is also reasonable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a tad expensive, June 1, 2008

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Alter Raid (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony RM-S1AM Remote Commander for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

The piece works great for your camera. (I own an a100). I have to say that I regret not having done more research before ordering it. There is a model that is made by Opteka that sells for $15 only. That is $45 cheaper than the sony. It is supposed to do everything that this little piece can do. (it's not a very sophisticated piece) This is the reason that I give only 3 stars. Otherwise very satisfied.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised, June 27, 2007

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E. Marshall "Show Off" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony RM-S1AM Remote Commander for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera (Electronics)

Product arrived on time.

It is about 2 feet long cord that plugs into the Sony Alpha with a button to activate the shutter. It allows for the halfway down effect that the actual shutter button performs. The Sony Alpha camera strap has a plastic gizmo to attach the cord to the strap for carrying around. Not sure I would do that.

Satisfied. Will work out well for taking night shots where I dnt want to move the camera when I press the shutter button, now I use this remote.