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Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander

GP-VPT2BT

Supported camera models

This unit is Shooting Grip with the Bluetooth compatible wireless remote commander function (hereinafter referred to as
“this unit”).
For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at:

https://www.sony.net/dics/vpt2bt/

Summary of Contents for GP-VPT2BT

Page 1: ... Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Inserting the battery Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on the camera Mounting the camera Adjusting the tilt angle Preventing unintentional operations Shooting About the camera shooting styles 1 ...

Page 2: ...n Shooting a still image Shooting a video Zooming the camera Indicator activities Activating the camera s C1 function About this unit Notes on use Specifications Trademarks Troubleshooting The remote commander function of this unit fails to work 2 ...

Page 3: ...a models This unit is Shooting Grip with the Bluetooth compatible wireless remote commander function hereinafter referred to as this unit For camera models compatible with this unit visit the website at https www sony net dics vpt2bt 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ... mounted camera For details see Adjusting the tilt angle 2 Angle adjusting button Adjusts the angle of the grip For details see Adjusting the tilt angle 3 PHOTO button 4 Indicator 5 MOVIE button 6 LOCK switch Disables the remote commander function to prevent unintentional camera operations 7 Zoom button 8 C1 button Activates the function assigned to the C1 button on the camera For details about th...

Page 5: ...ting the camera s C1 function Preventing unintentional operations Inserting the battery Supported camera models Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Indicator activities 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ... If you find anything missing please contact your dealer The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander 1 Lithium coin cell battery CR2032 1 Pouch 1 Set of printed documentation 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...45 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Push the tab on the battery chamber lid to the left and hold the tab push down the other tab on the lid and then remove the battery chamber lid 1 Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery Insert the battery so that the terminal is facing upward on the battery chamber indicates the direction of the battery 2 Replace the battery chamber lid 3 7 ...

Page 8: ...dly If this happens repeat the procedure all over again A pairing attempt times out when a certain amount of time elapses between the actions in step and step In the event of the following pair this unit with the mounted camera all over again On the camera select MENU network Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Function On 1 On the camera select MENU network Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl On If the pairing screen ap...

Page 9: ...iously mounted one you must pair the unit with the mounted camera all over again as well You reset the camera s network settings If this unit is kept unused while a Bluetooth connection is established no Bluetooth connection may appear on the camera s screen 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 9 ...

Page 10: ...use the function for linking location information with a smartphone while Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl is set to On You cannot use an infrared remote commander while Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl is set to On While Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl is set to On the camera will not switch to the power saving mode Change the setting to Off when you are done using the Bluetooth remote commander 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corpor...

Page 11: ...drop the camera or this unit When you are finished with using this unit remove it from the camera and keep it in the supplied pouch Before removing the unit from the camera turn the LOCK switch to the LOCK position 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Fit the camera mounting screw on this unit into the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the camera and then turn the camera mounting wheel ...

Page 12: ...amera may tilt all at once while you are adjusting the tilt angle of the grip by pressing the angle adjusting button To avoid this it is recommended that you tighten the adjustment wheel by turning it Press and hold the angle adjusting button and release the button when the grip is adjusted to the desired angle Before you press the angle adjusting button be sure to hold the camera with your hand i...

Page 13: ...By pressing the flip button you can flip around the camera Each time you press the button the camera flips by 90 degrees Note Make sure that the angle adjusting button has risen back into position If not the grip is not locked Hold the camera and change the angle by moving the grip until the angle adjusting button rises back into position Depending on the tile angle of the grip the remote commande...

Page 14: ...nder function of this unit to prevent unintentional camera operations that may occur while you are carrying around the unit along with the mounted camera 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Turn the LOCK switch to the LOCK position To enable the remote commander function turn the LOCK switch away from the LOCK position 1 14 ...

Page 15: ...ith Wireless Remote Commander GP VPT2BT About the camera shooting styles For camera shooting grasp this unit with your hand or use it as a tripod by opening the legs of the unit 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 15 ...

Page 16: ... Related Topic Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Shooting a video 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press the PHOTO button Press the button halfway down to focus and then press it all the way down to shoot When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function the indicator on this unit turns on When shooting is successful the indicator turns on 1 16 ...

Page 17: ...ra to shoot a movie Related Topic Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Shooting a still image 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press the MOVIE button Movie shooting starts To stop shooting press the MOVIE button once again When shooting starts the indicator on this unit turns on When shooting stops the indicator turns off 1 17 ...

Page 18: ...aturing a built in electronic power zoom If the digital zoom function of the camera is turned on digital zooming will be performed Related Topic Pairing the unit with the mounted camera 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press the zoom button Press the T Telephoto end of the button to zoom in on a subject Press the W Wide angle end of the button to zoom out on a subject By pressing and...

Page 19: ...on Lights when the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function when you shoot a still image or start recording by pressing the PHOTO button while movie shooting is in progress when pairing succeeds when the camera receives zoom signals from this unit Flashes while pairing is in progress while the self timer is in operation Flashes rapidly when the camera fails to receive remote operation si...

Page 20: ...tion By pressing the C1 button on this unit you can activate the function assigned to the camera s C1 button For details about the camera s C1 button refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera Related Topic Supported camera models 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20 ...

Page 21: ...ad its legs to full extent and place the unit on a flat surface Depending on the tilt angle of the grip head or the mounted camera the unit may lose its balance and wobble Do not use the unit if it wobbles When you have attached an accessory to your camera and mounted the camera to this unit check if the unit still stays in balance Depending on the attached accessory the camera may not fit for use...

Page 22: ...45 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Maximum weight limit Up to 1 5 kg 53 0 oz total weight of the mounted camera and accessories Dimensions Approx With the legs folded 49 5 mm 173 0 mm 42 0 mm 2 in 6 7 8 in 1 11 16 in With the legs unfolded 146 5 mm 133 5 mm 163 0 mm 5 7 8 in 5 3 8 in 6 1 2 in W H D Mass Approx 215 g 7 6 oz Without the battery 22 ...

Page 23: ...Remote Commander GP VPT2BT Trademarks The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license 5 011 845 11 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...e camera may be lost Pair this unit with the camera all over again Confirm the setting on the camera Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl may be set to Off The battery contained in this unit is worn out Replace the battery with a new one Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on the camera Inserting the battery Supported camera models 5 011 ...

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