A7C II shutter release wired remote solution?

[0073540500008048]

January 2024

Sony A7C II

Has anyone found a compatible wired remote that plugs into the camera's USB-C port?

Since the A7C II doesn't have a Multi port my existing remote/intervalometer now appears to be obsolete.

I know I can use my mobile phone to trigger the shutter, I've tried it a few times but I find it gimmicky - I much prefer a dedicated remote that's physically attached to the camera so I can manually perform long exposures in Bulb mode (waterfalls, sea, stars etc.)

Either a USB-C remote or an adaptor cable from Multi to USB-C would do.

[Marino.Manolo]

ILCE-7CM2

Time-lapse Settings
https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2360/v1/en/contents/221h_timelapse_movie_settings.html

ILCE-7CM2 : Remote Commander Compatibility Information
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&cs_ref=s...

[0073540500008048]

Thanks for the reply, it looks like wireless is the only option at the moment.

(I've ordered a Smallrig 3902 Bluetooth remote for now, just to see how good/frustrating I find it)

[StevieJMac]

I hope someone does make a wired remote as i need shoot move shoot operation for my camera slider.

I,ve been searching the web for ages trying to find one but no luck yet.

Maybe a firmware update will allow the usb c connection on the A7Cii to used with one.

[0073540500008048]

it shouldn't be too difficult since I can already control START/STOP in video mode via a USB-C cable when connected to a Ronin gimbal (as well as being able to control things like focus, iris etc.).

We just need Sony to make a 'smart' USB-C cable or a dongle that converts USB-C to Multi Port.

[SatoruGojo]

@StevieJMac try to follow the steps here for the remote shooting: LINK

[0073540500008048]

Thanks for the solution but I don't think this addresses Stevie's problem in this specific situation: you're suggesting tethering to a laptop (with I have tried successfully), but in his/her scenario the camera relies on the slider to trigger the shutter at very specific intervals in-between the incremental moves known as 'Shoot-move-shoot'. The only way to achieve this successfully with most sliders is via a cable. Traditionally this would have been a USB-A to Sony Multi cable (similar to a micro USB) but since the A7Cii doesn't have a Multi port any more the only other available port is the USB-C, but a USB-A to USB-C cable that is compatible with this particular Sony camera currently doesn't appear to exist.

What myself and others in this thread are asking is for a hardwired solution to trigger the shutter on the A7Cii, either in the form of a pocket intervalometer or a dongle-adaptor. Carrying a laptop around isn't practical in most outdoor scenarios and I personally don't like using a smartphone as a remote with it's unreliable Bluetooth and WiFi.

[SatoruGojo]

Hey @0073540500008048 

I don't think that adding this feature to the USB port will be available through an update, as it has to be a built-in feature from the start. But I'd recommend to contact Sony to take this into future consideration with other cameras.