Focus Stacking on Sony cameras just using a RMT-P1BT remote control
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Thank you for posting this. I just got that remote and still in the box. I’ll have to give it a try and see how it works.
When I discovered this a year or two ago, I thought it was a joke. But no, it works. So test it.
BlackRockArt
Well-known member
Phillipe, great find. Will try it out.This solution is described here and more online using Google
Oliver
You're welcome
I ordered one an hour ago and it's much cheaper than a A7RV lol
I received the remote this morning and have been trying it out. I’m really impressed with the operation and ease of connection. The distance it works at is pretty awesome as well.
Good news. Did you already test the focus stacking ?
Yes it it works great. I like the idea of not having to use a phone app and having a dedicated remote. I can see many uses for this and wish I had got one sooner. Thank you for the info
Great. I’m glad you found this information useful
Have you used this in any of your macro work?
I use the remote occasionally, but since buying the A7RV, I don’t have to use a remote anymore. I just do a timer within the camera for focus stacking. I also bought a crop body A6700 that does focus stacking as well so I no longer use the A1 for any type of shooting like that. I don’t understand why they never added bracketing to that body. I never use Sony‘s camera app and honestly never cared for using the phone with the Nikon system either when I shot Nikon. To me it’s just a hassle trying to use the phone and camera at the same time and all that.
flz47655
New member
I think there isn't a perfect solution (for Sony)
- the remote is an additional item to bring around and is a kind of workaround because can't do a true focus bracketing
- camera with built-in focus bracketing are better, but expensive and with some limitations
- app based solutions are compatible with old models too, but it's something to buy apart and some may be slow
I don't have Nikon systems so I can't say anything about them
- the remote is an additional item to bring around and is a kind of workaround because can't do a true focus bracketing
- camera with built-in focus bracketing are better, but expensive and with some limitations
- app based solutions are compatible with old models too, but it's something to buy apart and some may be slow
I don't have Nikon systems so I can't say anything about them