Connecting the camera to the computer
For the Remote shooting, stabilize the camera with a tripod or using some other method, and then connect the camera to the computer.
The connection and setting methods vary depending on the model.
When using the ILCE-1
You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wired LAN connection, or wireless W-Fi connection.
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On the camera, perform the following setting.
- MENU →
(Network) → [Smartphone Connect] → [Smartphone Connection] → [Off]
- MENU →
(Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
- MENU →
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On the camera, select [PC Remote Cnct Method] from the following options.
[USB]
Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
[Wired LAN]
Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market. After connecting, perform pairing of the camera with the computer.
- Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
On the camera, set [Connect without Pairing] to [Enable] to connect without pairing.
[Wi-Fi Direct]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display an SSID and password of the camera.
- Perform a Wi-Fi connection to the camera from the computer using the displayed SSID and password.
[Wi-Fi Access Point]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer.
- Select
(Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
On the camera, set [Connect without Pairing] to [Enable] to connect without pairing.
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On the computer, launch Remote .
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In the Device selection window, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting by double clicking.
When using the ILCE-7SM3, ILME-FX3
You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable or via a wireless Wi-Fi connection.
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On the camera, perform the following setting.
- MENU →
(Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
- MENU →
(Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
- MENU →
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On the camera, select [PC Remote Cnct Method] from the following options.
[USB]
Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
[Wi-Fi Direct]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display an SSID and password of the camera.
- Perform a Wi-Fi connection to the camera from the computer using the displayed SSID and password.
[Wi-Fi Access Point]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer.
- Select
(Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
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On the computer, launch Remote.
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If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.
When using the ILCE-9M2/7RM4A/7RM4/7C
You can connect the camera via USB using a USB cable, wired LAN connection*, or wireless W-Fi connection.
* Supported devices: ILCE-9M2
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On the camera, perform the following setting.
- MENU →
(Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
- MENU →
(Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
- MENU →
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On the camera, select [PC Remote Cnct Method] from the following options.
[USB]
Connect the camera and computer using the supplied USB cable.
[Wired LAN] (ILCE-9M2 only)
Connect the camera and computer using a general LAN cable sold in the market. After connecting, perform pairing of the camera with the computer.
- Connect the camera and computer or switching hub using a LAN cable.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
If [Connect without Pairing] is available on the camera, set it to [Enable] to connect without pairing.
[Wi-Fi Direct]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi without passing through an access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display an SSID and password of the camera.
- Perform a Wi-Fi connection to the camera from the computer using the displayed SSID and password.
[Wi-Fi Access Point]
Connect the camera and computer using Wi-Fi via an access point. It is necessary to perform pairing of the camera and computer.
- Select
(Network) → [Wi-Fi Settings] → [WPS Push] or [Access Point Set.] to connect the camera and computer to the same access point.
- Select [PC Remote Function] → [Pairing] to perform pairing of the camera with the Remote application.
If [Connect without Pairing] is available on the camera, set it to [Enable] to connect without pairing.
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On the computer, launch Remote.
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If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.
When using the ZV-1
You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.
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Use the MENU on the camera to perform the following setting.
- MENU →
(Network) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
- MENU →
(Network) → [PC Remote Function] → [PC Remote] → [On]
- MENU →
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Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
“Connecting... ” will appear on the monitor of the camera.
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On the computer, launch Remote.
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If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.
When using another camera
You can connect the camera via USB connection using a USB cable.
* The displayed terms may differ depending on the camera.
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Use the MENU on the camera to perform the following setting.
- MENU →
(Network) /
(Wireless) → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Off]
- MENU →
(Setup) → [USB Connection] → [PC Remote]
- MENU →
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Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable.
“Connecting... ” will appear on the monitor of the camera.
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On the computer, launch Remote.
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If multiple cameras are connected to the computer, select a camera to use for Remote Shooting from the device selection window.