Olympus RM-1 Remote Control for Olympus Stylus Digital Cameras
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Customer Review: Excellent Product for the Digital SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I have found this to be quite a handy device when having to make slow shutter shots in an area where a flash would be too invasive. I have my camera on a tri-pod, of course, and use the RC to keep the camera from moving at all while taking pictures in a quiet area, like a church service, or wedding. Though you do have to use it in front of the camera, you do not have to use it in front of the lens. Plus, once you get it down, your hand it out of the way long before the shutter goes off. It is a very handy device.Customer Review: Great accessory
Summary: 4 Stars
this is a great accessory, I really like this for when wanting to take a self picture or for those awesome tripod shots.Customer Review: Pretty cool little item...
Summary: 4 Stars
I had no trouble with ordering or receiving this remote control for my olympus SLR camera. It works great and is a very handy tool for taking group photographs with me in them. It does take a little manual reading to figure out how to make it work. However if an idiot like me can do it, you won't have any trouble. I haven't used it a lot so I can't comment on durability, it looks and feels like it will last for a while. I would recommend this product.Customer Review: It works
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little nervous about the size of the remote when I opened the package but once I figured out how to use it I fell in love with it!Customer Review: Useful Little Device
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the RM-1 remote because I was tired of running back and forth to the camera when I used the self timer. The RM-1 works exactly as described. What it will do depends on the type of Olympus camera you have. If your camera supports this device and has an electronic zoom, you can also do it with the RM-1. However, for Olympus DSLRs with a manual zoom, the RM-1 is essentially just a remote shutter release (including bulb). I bought it to use with an E-510 so I can only comment on the use of the RM-1 as a shutter release. The manual is very specific about how to use this. It is important to remember that the receiver is on the front of the camera (the small red window). The manual claims a maximum distance of 9.8' outdoors and 16.4' indoors and not more than 15 degrees to either side of the receiver on the front of the camera. From my experience these distances are an underestimate. Twenty feet outside or inside does not seem to be a problem. I have not had a chance to test different angles, but suspect 15 degrees is a bit of an underestimate. One thing that impressed me about the RM-1 was its small size - about 2" x 1.25" x 0.25" - making it very easy to carry. Although a little expensive, it works as described with minimal hassle and seems to be well made. Battery life is supposed to be about 10,000 shots so I really couldn't test this.