topic Re: Cable release for NEX-6 in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Cable release for NEX-6

Muscroft — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:40:19 GMT

Hi.

I have just changed over from my Canon 5D MkII, to a NEX-6. Loving it completely, but really need a way of using a cable release. The reason being that I have a trigger system (Photo Trigger - http://www.phototrigger.co.uk/), which connects to the camera cable release socket, to automatically fire/shoot.

Is there any third party cables out there or does anyone have any suggestions how I can hack this?

Cheers.

Mike.

Re: Cable release for NEX-6

Mick2011 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:27:19 GMT

Hi Mike

The documantation I've seen for the phototrigger suggests there are different models for different camera systems; this ebay page has a list http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-Sound-Trigger-Laser-Trigger-Lightning-Trigger-Intervalometer-/170742720001?pt=UK_Photography_DigitalCamAccess_RL&hash=item27c10f2601

The Sony alpha range is broadly supported, along with others, none of which have the old-style screw-in cable releases. I really don't know much about the system: is it essential to use a cable release, or is there an electronic release mechanism?

Mick

Re: Cable release for NEX-6

cmosse — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:49:38 GMT

The NEX-6 does not feature a cable remote release socket therefore I fear it can not be used with the Phototrigger system.

NEX-6 can only be remote released by infrared remote (RMT-DSLR2) or with the cameraapp "Smart Camera Remote" via smartphone (WiFi)

Michael

Re: Cable release for NEX-6

Muscroft — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:50:20 GMT

Thanks Mick.

I have contacted the seller to see if he has a solution.

Regards.

Mike.

Re: Cable release for NEX-6

Muscroft — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:51:24 GMT

Thanks Michael.

I fear your answer is correct, but I have contacted the seller to see if there is a solution.

Regards.

Mike.