Sony RMVD1 Remote for DCR HC, DCR DVD, DCRVX2100 & HDRFX1 Camcorders
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Manufacturer: Sony
Model: RMVD1
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Sony
Label: Sony
Features for Sony RMVD1 Remote for DCR HC, DCR DVD, DCRVX2100 & HDRFX1 Camcorders:
- Wired remote control for Sony camcorders and Cyber-shot cameras
- Zoom, record, and shutter release features
- Works with more than 100 Sony cameras
- 5-foot cable
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Customer Reviews
Good basic control, limited zoom control 
2008-08-12
This unit is very compact, easy to mount on a small tripod or mono-pod handle, and of excellent quality. If you only want to zoom to a fixed level then start capture with a fixed zoom, this is a great bargain. If you want to zoom while shooting, be aware that it only supports two speeds so your zooms will be very jumpy if you initiate or stop zooming during the capture. There isn't a way to support smooth variable zoom. If you want crash zooms, this is fine. If you want precise control, this isn't the control for you.
Good news is that most cinematic fare is captured without active zoom, so this control is adequate for many uses.
Don't pay $200 for Canon's camcorder remote 
2008-04-25
This works fine on my Canon ZR10 camcorder--they want more than $200 for their remote, but their remote is also a LANC, so this is a much cheaper alternative. Note that the newer Canon camcorders do not have a LANC connector, it looks similar to a small stereo connector but smaller.
The power, zoom, record, and picture buttons all work while in camcorder mode. The only button that works while in VCR mode is the power (a limitation I suspect that would be present regardless of the remote.)
Nice gadget, keeps image steady 
2007-08-21
At first glance this appeared to be almost too small to use, cheaply made and the clamp too tiny. Wrong on all impressions. It is well made, small, but easy to use, and the clamp opens very wide! The cable is long - you can mount the camera several feet away or on a tripod. I use it with my Bogen video head - the clamp opens more than enough to accommodate the handle - plus it has rubber pads on both sides, so it grips firmly. The only negative point - the remote only has two zoom speeds. Slow and fast. My camera has a variable zoom, and I really like it.
It took a little getting used to the zoom speeds, but it was not that big a deal.
The biggest advantage is that I can geep my hands off the camera and on the tripod. This keeps the shots steadier!
Wired remote is easy to use 2007-08-20
Simply works. I wish, however, it were a wireless unit because the length of the wire restricts the photographer's mobility.
Great item at a great price. 2007-04-05
I bought this item to be used with my Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder in combination the fig rig. It works as advertised. I do wish the clamp portion of the item was removeable, but it can be worked around. I found the remote to be very responsive, as you would expect from Sony. And the price was a bargin.
On time Delivery 2007-04-03
Sony's RM-VD1 Remote Commander wired remote control for camcorders and Cyber-shot cameras puts control within your reach. This precision remote gives you the ability to zoom, record, and control shutter release functions from several feet away.
nice addition for an amateur 2007-03-13
i am an amateur photographer and this tool comes in very handy when shooting with my dsc r1 on a tri pod ....totally removes the possibility of "camera shake"
Does what it's supposed to. 2007-01-03
Does what it's supposed to. I use it with a Sony DSC-V1, no problems.
Perfect 2006-07-30
This little, inexpensive gadget is exactly what's needed to rid your videos of the shakes. I have a Sony tripod with the zoom feature built into the handle, and it's impossible to zoom without causing the shakes, even slight ones.
This remote is the perfect solution.
Good to have despite unused features. 2006-02-17
This is really meant for camcorders or cameras with electric zoom, etc. All it will do on the DSC-R1 is turn the camera on and off and press the shutter (including a half-press for focus). On the other hand, that's enough to make it very useful for tripod shots.
What would be better? A way to control more aspects of the camera (ISO, image size, etc.) remotely would be very nice--hello Sony!--maybe in the near future?
