Compatible Remote Switch (Movies/Still Images) (EOS M3)

Last Updated : 27-Mar-2017
Issue Number : 8202260500

Solution

Remote Controller and Remote Switch

You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) to shoot pictures up to approx. 5 meters (16 ft.) from the front of the camera.

REFERENCE

For details on these accessories' operation procedures, see the respective instruction manuals.
The Remote Controller can also be used when shooting movies.

Remote Control Shooting

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the [

] button, choose [

] in the menu, and then choose [

].

3. The [

] icon will be displayed on the screen after the setting has been completed.

4. Point the remote controller toward the camera's remote control sensor and press the transmit button.

IMPORTANT

The picture is not taken until focus is achieved.
Fluorescent or LED lighting may cause incorrect operation of the camera 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.

NOTE

When shooting movies

You can use the Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) to start and stop the movie shooting if the drive mode is [

]. Set the shooting timing switch to <2> (2-sec. delay), then press the transmit button. If the switch is set to <●> (immediate shooting), still photo shooting will take effect.