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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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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"). 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
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... the section to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. Angle adjusting button Adjusts the angle of the grip. 11. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle...
... the section to prevent a possible Bluetooth connection failure. 4 Adjustment wheel Adjusts feel for changing the angle of the grip. Angle adjusting button Adjusts the angle of the grip. 11. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Identifying the parts 1. Flip button Flips around the mounted camera. For details, see "Adjusting the tilt angle...
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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 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 battery chamber indicates the...
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 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 battery chamber indicates the...
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...over again. 8 In the event of the following is an example of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. Note If pairing fails, the indicator on this happens, repeat the procedure all over again. If...connection, you start pairing, make sure that the LOCK switch on this unit with the camera (device registration). 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...
...over again. 8 In the event of the following is an example of the Zoom button ( ) simultaneously for Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras and Sony digital still cameras. Note If pairing fails, the indicator on this happens, repeat the procedure all over again. If...connection, you start pairing, make sure that the LOCK switch on this unit with the camera (device registration). 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...
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...function for linking location information with a smartphone while [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On]. 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 [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...
...function for linking location information with a smartphone while [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On]. 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 [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...
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... from the camera and keep it from the camera, turn the camera mounting wheel to the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 11 Note Be careful not to this unit. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to drop the camera or this unit.
... from the camera and keep it from the camera, turn the camera mounting wheel to the "LOCK" position. 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 11 Note Be careful not to this unit. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Mounting the camera Mount a camera to drop the camera or this unit.
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...button ( ) and release the button when the grip is adjusted to indicate that you can change the 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 is heavy, the camera may tilt all at once. To adjust the tilt angle of the grip By pressing the ...
...button ( ) and release the button when the grip is adjusted to indicate that you can change the 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 is heavy, the camera may tilt all at once. To adjust the tilt angle of the grip By pressing the ...
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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. 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
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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. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a still image Operate this unit turns on . When shooting is successful, the indicator 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. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT Shooting a still image Operate this unit turns on . When shooting is successful, the indicator 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 ( ).
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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 When shooting starts, the indicator on . Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). Movie shooting starts. To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again. When shooting stops, the indicator turns off.
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 When shooting starts, the indicator on . Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera to shoot a movie. 1 Press the MOVIE button ( ). Movie shooting starts. To stop shooting, press the MOVIE button once again. When shooting stops, the indicator turns off.
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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. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or .... Note The zoom speed varies depending on , digital zooming will be performed. The zoom function works with the mounted camera 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 18 By pressing and holding either end of the button to zoom in electronic power zoom.
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. Related Topic Pairing the unit with a camera or .... Note The zoom speed varies depending on , digital zooming will be performed. The zoom function works with the mounted camera 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 18 By pressing and holding either end of the button to zoom in electronic power zoom.
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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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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 For details about the camera's C1 button, refer to the camera's C1 button.
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...the mounted camera and accessories), the unit may lose its balance and wobble. Related Topic Inserting the battery 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 21 Be sure to mount your camera securely to this unit, the camera's screen may cause dropping of the camera or unit,...camera is worn out before inserting a new battery. Do not use with instruments or medical devices caused by force. 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 in a place subject to ...
...the mounted camera and accessories), the unit may lose its balance and wobble. Related Topic Inserting the battery 5-011-845-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 21 Be sure to mount your camera securely to this unit, the camera's screen may cause dropping of the camera or unit,...camera is worn out before inserting a new battery. Do not use with instruments or medical devices caused by force. 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 in a place subject to ...
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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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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 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 and any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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... 2019 Sony Corporation 24 Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations Pairing the unit with a new one. The battery contained in this unit fails to [Off]. Replace the battery with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on this unit with the camera may be lost. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote...
... 2019 Sony Corporation 24 Related Topic Preventing unintentional operations Pairing the unit with a new one. The battery contained in this unit fails to [Off]. Replace the battery with the mounted camera Confirming the setting on this unit with the camera may be lost. Help Guide Shooting Grip With Wireless Remote Commander GP-VPT2BT The remote...