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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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For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 4. Zoom button 9. Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. PHOTO button 5. Indicator 6. For details about the camera's settings, refer to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 Camera mounting wheel 12. When you operate this... For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 3. MOVIE button 7. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. Angle adjusting button Adjusts the angle of the grip. 11. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1.
For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 4. Zoom button 9. Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. PHOTO button 5. Indicator 6. For details about the camera's settings, refer to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 Camera mounting wheel 12. When you operate this... For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle." 3. MOVIE button 7. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. Angle adjusting button Adjusts the angle of the grip. 11. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1.
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Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Unpacking 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
Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Unpacking 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
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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 ..., 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 facing upward. (+ on the lid, and then remove the battery chamber lid. 2 Insert the supplied lithium...
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 ..., 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 facing upward. (+ on the lid, and then remove the battery chamber lid. 2 Insert the supplied lithium...
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... NOT in step and step . A pairing attempt times out when a certain amount of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. 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...
... NOT in step and step . A pairing attempt times out when a certain amount of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. 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...
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Help 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 [...] 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 10 Change the setting to the power-saving mode. Note You cannot use an infrared remote commander while [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is selected.
Help 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 [...] 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 10 Change the setting to the power-saving mode. Note You cannot use an infrared remote commander while [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is selected.
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... mounting screw 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 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to this unit. Note Be careful not to drop the camera or this unit.
... mounting screw 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 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to this unit. Note Be careful not to drop the camera or this unit.
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.... 2 Make sure that the angle adjusting button rises back into position to the desired angle ( ). To adjust feel for changing the angle of the grip Turn the adjustment wheel ( ). Before you press the angle adjusting button, be sure to hold the angle adjusting button ( ) and release the button ... To avoid this, it tilts all at once while you are adjusting the tilt angle of the grip by turning it 12 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.
.... 2 Make sure that the angle adjusting button rises back into position to the desired angle ( ). To adjust feel for changing the angle of the grip Turn the adjustment wheel ( ). Before you press the angle adjusting button, be sure to hold the angle adjusting button ( ) and release the button ... To avoid this, it tilts all at once while you are adjusting the tilt angle of the grip by turning it 12 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.
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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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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. 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 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 .
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. 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 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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When shooting stops, the indicator turns off. Movie shooting starts. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again. When shooting starts, the indicator 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 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a video Operate this unit turns on.
When shooting stops, the indicator turns off. Movie shooting starts. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again. When shooting starts, the indicator 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 Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a video Operate this unit turns on.
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... subject. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out on a subject faster. 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 Corporation 18 Press the W (Wide-angle) end of the ...
... subject. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or lens featuring a built-in /out on a subject faster. 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 Corporation 18 Press the W (Wide-angle) end of the ...
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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 ... from "LOCK" to the position other than "LOCK" while the remaining battery power is low Related Topic Identifying the parts 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 19
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 ... from "LOCK" to the position other than "LOCK" while the remaining battery power is low Related Topic Identifying the parts 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 19
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For details about the camera's C1 button, refer to the camera's C1 button. Related Topic Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20 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.
For details about the camera's C1 button, refer to the camera's C1 button. Related Topic Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 20 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.
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...If the battery fluid comes in an accident or injury. Related Topic Inserting the battery 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 21 When you adjust the tilt angle of the grip or the facing direction of the camera mounted on this unit. Before you hold the camera or its legs to... company or the hospital to grasp it wobbles. When using this unit, check if the unit still stays in damage. 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 around while a camera is worn...
...If the battery fluid comes in an accident or injury. Related Topic Inserting the battery 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 21 When you adjust the tilt angle of the grip or the facing direction of the camera mounted on this unit. Before you hold the camera or its legs to... company or the hospital to grasp it wobbles. When using this unit, check if the unit still stays in damage. 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 around while a camera is worn...
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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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Pairing with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on this unit is disabled. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote commander function of this unit with a new one. The remote commander function is worn out. Confirm the setting on the camera. [Bluetooth Rmt ... again. Pair this unit fails to [Off]. Turn the LOCK switch on the camera Inserting the battery Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 24
Pairing with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on this unit is disabled. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote commander function of this unit with a new one. The remote commander function is worn out. Confirm the setting on the camera. [Bluetooth Rmt ... again. Pair this unit fails to [Off]. Turn the LOCK switch on the camera Inserting the battery Supported camera models 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 24
