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Compatible Remote Switches (Still Images/Movies) (EOS 90D)

Article ID: ART175443 | Date published: 10/02/2019 | Date last updated: 10/02/2019
 

Description

Compatible Remote Switches (Still Images/Movies) (EOS 90D)

Solution

Solution

Remote Controller and Remote Switch

For remote control shooting, you can use Remote Controller RC-6, Wireless Remote Control BR-E1, or Remote Switch RS-60E3 (infrared, Bluetooth, and wired connections, respectively; sold separately).
Remote Controller RC-6Wireless Remote Control BR-E1Remote Switch RS-60E3

NOTE
  • For details on these accessories' operation procedures, see the respective instruction manuals.

Remote Shooting with Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 (Sold Separately)

You can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the camera. After pairing the camera and BR-E1, set the drive mode to < > or < >.

  • Pairing

1. Set the camera's power switch to < ON >.

2. Press the < > button.

3. Press the < > button to select the [ ] tab.
　

4. Turn the < > dial to select [ Bluetooth settings ], and press < >.
　

5. Turn the < > dial to select [ Bluetooth ], and press >.

6. Turn the < > dial to select [ Enable ], and press < >.

7. Press the < > button.

8. Turn the < > dial to select [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press < >.

9. Turn the < > dial to select [ Connect to Wireless Remote ], and press < >.

NOTE
  • If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the < > < > keys.

10. Turn the < > dial to select [ Add a device to connect to ], and press < >.

11. Press < >.

12. Press and hold the BR-E1's <W> button and <T> button simultaneously for 3 sec. or more.
Pairing starts. After the pairing is complete, the remote controller is registered to the camera.

13. Set up the camera for remote control shooting.
  • Still Photos: Set the drive mode of the camera to < > or < >.
  • Movies: Set [Remote control] to [Enable] from the menu screen of the camera.

14. Set the release timing/movie shooting switch on the remote controller.
  • Still Photos: Set the release timing/movie shooting switch on the remote controller to the < > (immediate release) or <2> (2-sec. delay release) position.
  • Movies: Set the release timing/movie shooting switch on the remote controller to the <> position.

15. Shoot still photos or movies.
  • Still Photos: When you press the release button on the remote controller, the camera automatically focuses (AF), and takes a picture when focus is achieved.
  • Movies: When you press the release button on the remote controller, the self-timer lamp lights up and movie shooting starts. When you press the button again, the indicator lamp blinks and movie shooting stops.
IMPORTANT
  • Bluetooth connections consume battery power even after the camera’s auto power off is activated.
NOTE
  • When you do not use the Bluetooth function, setting it to [Disable] in step 6 is recommended.
  • When the shooting ends, the camera’s self-timer lamp will light up briefly.

  • Clear Remote Controller Connection Information

To pair with another BR-E1, clear the connection information of the remote controller currently connected.

1. Set the camera's power switch to < ON >.

2. Press the < > button.

3. Press the < > button to select [ ] tab.
　

4. Turn the < > dial to select [ Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection ], and press < >.

5. Turn the < > dial to select [ Connect to Wireless Remote ], and press < >.

NOTE
  • If the history is displayed, switch the screen with the < > < > keys.

6. Turn the < > dial to select [ Delete connection information ], and press < >.

7. Turn the < > dial to select [ OK ], and press < >.
  • The remote controller’s connection information will be cleared.

Remote Shooting with Remote Controller RC-6 (Sold Separately)

You can shoot remotely up to approx. 5 meters/16.4 feet away from the front of the camera. You can either shoot immediately or with a 2-sec. delay.

1. Set the camera's power switch to < ON >.

2. Press the < DRIVE > button.

3. Turn the < > dial to select < > or < >.

4. Point the remote controller toward the camera’s remote control sensor ( ), then press the transmit button.
  • Autofocusing is performed when the focus mode switch is set to < AF >.
  • The remote control lamp lights up and the picture is taken.

IMPORTANT
Cautions for Remote Control Shooting
  • Infrared remote controllers such as the RC-6 cannot be used for remote control shooting when the camera is paired via Bluetooth with a smartphone or wireless remote control.
  • Fluorescent or LED lighting may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter inadvertently. Try to keep the camera away from such light sources.
  • If you point a remote controller for a TV set toward the camera and operate it, it may cause camera misoperation by triggering the shutter inadvertently.
  • If flash light is emitted from a flash on another camera around this camera, it may cause camera malfunction by triggering the shutter inadvertently. Do not expose the remote control sensor to flash light from a flash on another camera.
NOTE
Shooting Movies
  • Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < >, press the < > button and choose the [ ] tab. Set [Remote control] to [Enable].
  • Set the switch to the <2> (2-sec. delay) position, then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to < >(immediate release), the [ : Shutter btn function for movies ] setting will be applied.

Connecting the Remote Switch

Once connected to the camera, the switch enables you to shoot remotely over a wired connection.

1. Open the terminal cover.

2. Connect the plug to the remote control terminal.

NOTE
Shooting Movies with RS-60E3 (sold separately)
  • Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to < >, press < MENU > and choose the [ ] tab. Set [ Shutter btn function for movies ] to [ Start/stop mov rec ].
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