Customer Reviews

Sony RMVD1 Remote for DCR-HC, DCR-DVD, DCRVX2100 & HDRFX1 Camcorders

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The major draw back (other than the price) is the clip on the remote. It would have been nice if the remote itself was not on the clip. Other than that it is easy to use. This item coupled with a tri-pod, produce clear crisp pictures. The remote also allows the user to zoom in and out.

I have been very happy with the picture quality of my DSC F717. This remote helps to improve picture quality and allows me to utilize longer shutter speeds without distortion due to camera movement. I like the fact that even with the remote plugged in I can still use the controls on the camera.

I use it on three sony cameras I own with no problems at all. The Sony DSC-R!, HDR-HC1, and the F828.
Allows better photos in low light settings, no more shaky fingers on the shutter button for me.

At first glance this appeared to be almost too small to use, cheaply made and the clamp too tiny. Wrong on all impressions. It is well made, small, but easy to use, and the clamp opens very wide! The cable is long - you can mount the camera several feet away or on a tripod. I use it with my Bogen video head - the clamp opens more than enough to accommodate the handle - plus it has rubber pads on both sides, so it grips firmly. The only negative point - the remote only has two zoom speeds. Slow and fast. My camera has a variable zoom, and I really like it.

It took a little getting used to the zoom speeds, but it was not that big a deal.

The biggest advantage is that I can geep my hands off the camera and on the tripod. This keeps the shots steadier!

Like this little thing. I was especially impressed with the half-pressed shutter button, just like on the actual camera. Half-pressing gives the camera time to focus, a full press takes the shot. Seems very sturdy, zoom and telephoto are a nice touch. I personally like the clip, but I guess it would be nice if it was removable. Only reason I give this a 4, and it's petty, is I thought it would have been cool to include the jog-dial for the dscf717 to use the manual setting, or change the focus area.

Does what it's supposed to. I use it with a Sony DSC-V1, no problems.

This little, inexpensive gadget is exactly what's needed to rid your videos of the shakes. I have a Sony tripod with the zoom feature built into the handle, and it's impossible to zoom without causing the shakes, even slight ones.

This remote is the perfect solution.

This is really meant for camcorders or cameras with electric zoom, etc. All it will do on the DSC-R1 is turn the camera on and off and press the shutter (including a half-press for focus). On the other hand, that's enough to make it very useful for tripod shots.

What would be better? A way to control more aspects of the camera (ISO, image size, etc.) remotely would be very nice--hello Sony!--maybe in the near future?

I have a Sony NX 70u. The zoom control is touchy to say the least. This remote added a smooth zoom rate to make up for the touchy controls of the NX70U. A must have piece.

This remote was just what I needed. I've been struggling with the sluggish switches on my Sony Handycam DCR-DVD92. By the way, I hate the Sony Cam (because of its non-intuitive functionality and its limitations) but can't afford to upgrade, which is why I've been hesitant to invest in more equipment for that POS. Regardless, after searching through various sites and carefully reading descriptions that didn't always specify whether or not the device would work on my specific video cam, I decided to take a chance on this one. It worked immediately and better than expected.

I haven't had the opportunity to use the extra features/buttons but the on/off and shutter release works great and saves me a lot of headaches (even though it doesn't fix the inherent problems with this camera). A few may be concerned about the length of the cord and whether or not it is obstructive but I haven't found it to be the case. Frankly, I don't know why one needs to be farther from the set up camera than the cord allows you to be.

So, if you have had the misfortune of purchasing (or being gifted) a Sony Handycam and are in need of a remote, this is the one to buy. It won't take away all your headaches caused by that video cam but it will reduce them!

Sony RMVD1 Remote for DCR-HC, DCR-DVD, DCRVX2100 & HDRFX1 Camcorders

Works great with my Sony HDR-SR1 HD Camcorder, clipping to the arm of my existing tripod. Has a very professional looking slow zoom, if you push harder you get a very fast zoom that lets you set up the next shot. Both photo and video on/off buttons work as well.