By site editor Dan Chung:
Along with the big news of the a7 II today Sony also quietly put out a new IR remote control that might come in handy for video shooters – especially a7S users. Their new Remote commander can trigger video and control the servo zoom of compatible E-lenses like the 18-105 f4 G. It has a 360-degree IR receiver which should make triggering from a reasonable distance away from the camera easier. It plugs into the a7S multi-terminal but should also work with the IR sensor.
One interesting thing is the time code reset which may be of use if trying to sync two cameras if you had two receivers – but this I am really not sure of the accuracy of.
This from Sony:
• Remote commander & 360-degree IR receiver kit (350mm IR receiver cable)
• Wide compatibility, enabling use with a camera equipped with an IR sensor or Multi Terminal (Some functions may be limited when using a camera’s IR sensor and remote commander)
• Supports still image and movie recording (half-press/release/bulb lock, movie REC/zoom)
• Enables prevention of interference of multiple remote control signals with channel selector switches
• Time code reset function (For details about compatible models, refer to the Instruction Manual of the camera)
• Clip stand supplied
