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Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Inserting the battery Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on how to use your Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on the camera Mounting the camera Adjusting the tilt angle Preventing unintentional operations Shooting About the camera shooting styles 1
Supported camera models Identifying the parts Preparations Unpacking Inserting the battery Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on how to use your Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Use this Help Guide when you have issues or questions on the camera Mounting the camera Adjusting the tilt angle Preventing unintentional operations Shooting About the camera shooting styles 1
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For camera models compatible with the Bluetooth compatible wireless remote commander function (hereinafter referred to as "this unit, visit the website at: https://www.sony.net/dics/vpt2bt/ 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Supported camera models This unit is Shooting Grip with this unit").
For camera models compatible with the Bluetooth compatible wireless remote commander function (hereinafter referred to as "this unit, visit the website at: https://www.sony.net/dics/vpt2bt/ 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 3 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Supported camera models This unit is Shooting Grip with this unit").
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..., keep your camera. 10. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. PHOTO button 5. Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. Camera mounting screw 2. LOCK switch Disables the remote commander function to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 3. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1. MOVIE...
..., keep your camera. 10. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. PHOTO button 5. Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. Camera mounting screw 2. LOCK switch Disables the remote commander function to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 3. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1. MOVIE...
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. 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 The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity.
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. 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 The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity.
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Inserting the ...battery Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) into the battery chamber of this unit. 1 Push the tab ( ) on the battery chamber lid to the left and hold the tab, push down the other tab ( ) on the battery chamber indicates the direction of the battery.) 3 Replace... the battery chamber lid. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 7 Insert the battery so that the + terminal is...
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Inserting the ...battery Insert the supplied lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) into the battery chamber of this unit. 1 Push the tab ( ) on the battery chamber lid to the left and hold the tab, push down the other tab ( ) on the battery chamber indicates the direction of the battery.) 3 Replace... the battery chamber lid. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 7 Insert the battery so that the + terminal is...
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...PHOTO button ( ) and the T side of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. Note The following , pair this happens, repeat the procedure all over again. If this unit ...appears on the camera's screen, select [OK]. appears and pairing begins. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Establish a Bluetooth connection between the actions in the "LOCK" position. 1 On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → ...
...PHOTO button ( ) and the T side of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. Note The following , pair this happens, repeat the procedure all over again. If this unit ...appears on the camera's screen, select [OK]. appears and pairing begins. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Pairing the unit with the mounted camera Establish a Bluetooth connection between the actions in the "LOCK" position. 1 On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Settings] → ...
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...Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Confirming the setting on the camera On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] and make sure that [On] is set to [On]. Change the setting to the power-saving mode. Note 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 [Off] when you are done using the Bluetooth remote commander. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
...Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Confirming the setting on the camera On the camera, select MENU → (network) → [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] and make sure that [On] is set to [On]. Change the setting to the power-saving mode. Note 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 [Off] when you are done using the Bluetooth remote commander. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation...
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... camera mounting screw on this unit into the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the camera ( ) , and then turn the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 11 Note Be careful not to drop the camera or this unit. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to this unit. Install...
... camera mounting screw on this unit into the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the camera ( ) , and then turn the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 11 Note Be careful not to drop the camera or this unit. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to this unit. Install...
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Adjusting the tilt angle Adjust the tilt angle of the grip or the facing direction of the camera mounted on this unit. Do not change the tilt angle of the grip by pressing the angle adjusting button. To avoid this, it 12 To ...2 Make sure that the angle adjusting button rises back into position to indicate that the grip is adjusted to hold the angle adjusting button ( ) and release the button when the grip is locked at the desired angle. To adjust the tilt angle of the grip By pressing the angle adjusting button...
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Adjusting the tilt angle Adjust the tilt angle of the grip or the facing direction of the camera mounted on this unit. Do not change the tilt angle of the grip by pressing the angle adjusting button. To avoid this, it 12 To ...2 Make sure that the angle adjusting button rises back into position to indicate that the grip is adjusted to hold the angle adjusting button ( ) and release the button when the grip is locked at the desired angle. To adjust the tilt angle of the grip By pressing the angle adjusting button...
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To enable the remote commander function, turn the LOCK switch away from the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Preventing unintentional operations You can disable the remote commander function of this unit to prevent unintentional camera operations that may occur while you are carrying around the unit along with the mounted camera. 1 Turn the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" position.
To enable the remote commander function, turn the LOCK switch away from the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 14 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Preventing unintentional operations You can disable the remote commander function of this unit to prevent unintentional camera operations that may occur while you are carrying around the unit along with the mounted camera. 1 Turn the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" position.
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With 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
Help Guide Shooting Grip With 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
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Press the button halfway down to focus, and then press it all the way down to shoot a still image. 1 Press the PHOTO button ( ). When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function, the indicator on this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with the mounted camera Shooting a video 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 16 Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot. When shooting is successful, the indicator turns on. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a still image Operate this unit turns on.
Press the button halfway down to focus, and then press it all the way down to shoot a still image. 1 Press the PHOTO button ( ). When the camera comes into focus by the auto focus function, the indicator on this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with the mounted camera Shooting a video 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 16 Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot. When shooting is successful, the indicator turns on. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a still image Operate this unit turns on.
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Movie shooting starts. When shooting starts, the indicator on . Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a video Operate this unit turns on this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with the mounted camera Shooting a still image 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 17 Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). When shooting stops, the indicator turns off. To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again.
Movie shooting starts. When shooting starts, the indicator on . Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a video Operate this unit turns on this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with the mounted camera Shooting a still image 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 17 Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). When shooting stops, the indicator turns off. To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again.
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...angle) end of the zoom button, you can zoom in electronic power zoom. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out on a subject. By pressing and holding either end of the button to ...camera. 1 Press the zoom button ( ). Press the T (Telephoto) end of the camera is turned on the camera or lens. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Zooming the camera Operate this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with a camera to zoom in on a subject. The zoom function works with the mounted camera 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony...
...angle) end of the zoom button, you can zoom in electronic power zoom. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out on a subject. By pressing and holding either end of the button to ...camera. 1 Press the zoom button ( ). Press the T (Telephoto) end of the camera is turned on the camera or lens. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Zooming the camera Operate this unit that has a Bluetooth connection with a camera to zoom in on a subject. The zoom function works with the mounted camera 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony...
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Indicator activities The indicator on this unit lights or flashes in accordance with the operation of the remote commander function of this unit or with the operation or state of the camera as described below: Lights when the camera comes into focus ...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 signals from this unit when pairing fails when you switch the LOCK switch from "LOCK" to the position other ...
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Indicator activities The indicator on this unit lights or flashes in accordance with the operation of the remote commander function of this unit or with the operation or state of the camera as described below: Lights when the camera comes into focus ...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 signals from this unit when pairing fails when you switch the LOCK switch from "LOCK" to the position other ...
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For details about the camera's C1 button, refer to the camera's C1 button. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Activating the camera's C1 function By pressing the C1 button on this unit, you can activate the function assigned to the operating instructions supplied with your camera. Related Topic Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20
For details about the camera's C1 button, refer to the camera's C1 button. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Activating the camera's C1 function By pressing the C1 button on this unit, you can activate the function assigned to the operating instructions supplied with your camera. Related Topic Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20
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...Do not swing this unit around while a camera is worn out before inserting a new battery. To dispose of the battery, insulate the battery contacts with water. If the battery fluid comes in an aircraft or a hospital, follow the instructions from this unit. Failure to further open...away any fluid on the battery chamber before disposal. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Notes on use If the weight of the mounted camera exceeds the maximum weight limit of this unit (total weight of the mounted camera and accessories), the unit may lose its balance and ...
...Do not swing this unit around while a camera is worn out before inserting a new battery. To dispose of the battery, insulate the battery contacts with water. If the battery fluid comes in an aircraft or a hospital, follow the instructions from this unit. Failure to further open...away any fluid on the battery chamber before disposal. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Notes on use If the weight of the mounted camera exceeds the maximum weight limit of this unit (total weight of the mounted camera and accessories), the unit may lose its balance and ...
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Specifications Maximum weight limit Up to 1.5 kg (53.0 oz) (total weight of the mounted camera and accessories) With the legs folded: 49.5 mm × 173.0 mm × 42.0 mm (2 in. × 6 7/8 in. × 1 11/16 in.) Dimensions (Approx.) 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) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Specifications Maximum weight limit Up to 1.5 kg (53.0 oz) (total weight of the mounted camera and accessories) With the legs folded: 49.5 mm × 173.0 mm × 42.0 mm (2 in. × 6 7/8 in. × 1 11/16 in.) Dimensions (Approx.) 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) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 22
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and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is under license. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 23
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... mounted camera Confirming the setting on the camera Inserting the battery Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 24 Turn the LOCK switch on the camera. [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] may be set to work. Pair this unit is disabled. Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations Pairing the unit with a new one. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote...
... mounted camera Confirming the setting on the camera Inserting the battery Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 24 Turn the LOCK switch on the camera. [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] may be set to work. Pair this unit is disabled. Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations Pairing the unit with a new one. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote...