An IR infrared remote control makes it possible to fire a camera wirelessly from as far as 5 meters, set your camera to remote triggering mode, press the button on the remote while aiming it at your camera, it is recommended for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure, or for self/group photos.
This remote is compatible with Sony cameras with an infrared sensor, always make sure your camera has an infrared sensor for remote controls before you buy. Below are part of the Sony cameras this remote works with:
Sony Alpha Series: A6600, A6500, A6400, A6300, A6000, A1, A7R IV, A7R III, A7R II, A7R, A7S III, A7S II, A7S, A7 III, A7 II, A7, A9II, A9, A230, A290, A330, A380, A390, A450, A500, A550, A560, A580, A700, A850, A900, A33, A55, A57, A65, A77, A77II, A99, A99 II
Sony NEX Series Mirrorless: NEX5, NEX 5N, NEX 5R, NEX-5C, NEX 5T, NEX 6, NEX 7
Attention:
To use this remote properly, you have to set your camera into remote mode first. (Please check with the camera's manual to know how to set to remote mode )
Note: This remote control also features a video control function so that you can start and stop the video, other similar Sony remote control replacements do not have such a good feature.