E-M10 Remote Shutter Release

[GShooter]

How do I remotely release the shutter on this camera? I use a Hahnel wireless trigger on my other camera but this requires a remote cord port and unless it is cunningly hidden, I cant find one. I don't have a smart phone.

 

[madogvelkor]

Olympus uses its own port for remote shutter release, rather than a standard plug like Panasonic. There may be adapters, I know there are universal shutter releases that just let you swap out connectors for different camera brands.

 

[GShooter]

Thank you for the reply. But whereabouts on the camera is the Olympus port? There are only two ports that I can find; USB and A/V OUT. The only information that I can see in the Manual refers to being able to control the shutter by use of a Smart Phone APP. I find it hard to believe that I can only use a function on the camera if I also have a Smart Phone, which I don't.

 

[madogvelkor]

It uses the USB port, which threw me off at first too.

This is the Olympus branded shutter release, you can see the connector in the photo:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486438-REG/Olympus_260237_RM_UC1_Remote_Cable_Release.html

 

[GShooter]

Thanks for that, but checking the compatibility it only mentions E-M1 and E-M5. I am in UK so can't order from your link. I have referred this query to Olympus European Support and am waiting their reply. Many thanks for your help.

 

[GShooter]

Update on my last reply. I have just found the information and it is the one you suggested. Once again many thanks.

 

[rfortson]

It uses the USB port, which threw me off at first too.

This is the Olympus branded shutter release, you can see the connector in the photo:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486438-REG/Olympus_260237_RM_UC1_Remote_Cable_Release.html

Yeah, the USB port for remote is sort of weird. My E-M5 is the same way. Don't know why Oly does that. I do carry a smart phone, so I was glad to see the wifi app come along for my E-P5.

 

[angusr]

I'm in the UK and bought an eBay knockoff release a few months ago for a few quid. It works fine, but now the ep5 wireless got updated I don't think I'll ever use it so if you want it, I'll stick it in the post to you. PM me. No charge.

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[barry13]

And try the wifi smart phone app


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