Bad experience using the RM-1 in fireworks

[abhivachan]

Went to esplanade to take the pics of fireworks. Here's the camera settings, set the camera mode to "manual", exposure to "bulb" and aperture as F8. In the remote RM-1, I have to press two buttons "W" (Open the shutter) and "T" (Close the Shutter). For taking one pic, I have to press two different buttons.

From the E-500 manual
Press the "W" button on the remote control to open the shutter.
Press the "T" button to close the shutter.
If 8 minutes elapse after pressing the "W" button, the shutter closes automatically.

Edited:
For taking 20pics, I have to press the buttons 20+20 times.

[hammer_400]

Originally Posted by abhivachan Edited: For taking 20pics, I have to press the buttons 20+20 times.

haha... like dat is bad experiance ar? i thot something realli major happen! like ur camera stuck on remote... or remote cannot work properly etc!

One more thing.... pics pics pics leh!

[AReality]

Isn't it worse if u have to hold the button for 5 mins for a 5 min exposure?

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by hammer_400 haha... like dat is bad experiance ar? i thot something realli major happen! like ur camera stuck on remote... or remote cannot work properly etc! One more thing.... pics pics pics leh!

remote is working perfectly, and there is no problem in the camera also. Pics are not good. Going again on tomorrow, will post it on tomorrow.

Refer Page 65 in the manual, using the remote in manual mode and "bulb" exposure.

All i am asking why can't be in one single button?

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by AReality Isn't it worse if u have to hold the button for 5 mins for a 5 min exposure?

Nothing worse having for 5 mins. The issue is, within 3 mins you have to keep change your fingers 40 times for 20 pics in two different buttons.

[serene]

Originally Posted by abhivachan Nothing worse having for 5 mins. The issue is, within 3 mins you have to keep change your fingers 40 times for 20 pics in two different buttons.

Just wondering if you have considered other options before deciding on using BULB.
BTW, just curious, how do you expect BULB to work?

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by serene Just wondering if you have considered other options before deciding on using BULB. BTW, just curious, how do you expect BULB to work?

Yes, I read the other option provided in other thread (the links provided by CSer).

This is first time,taking the pics of fireworks and first time I am using the remote also. I thought, it is better to try in bulb mode and using the remote. When the fireworks started, I started pressing the two buttons. sometimes, I have missed and forgot which buttons i have pressed. If it is one button and more user friendly also, it is easy to capture those important images.

I saw other brands remote, all of them having only one button.

I understood the bulb functionality, But I don't understand the remote functionality Or i may be missing some information, how to use the RM-1 remote

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by serene Just wondering if you have considered other options before deciding on using BULB. BTW, just curious, how do you expect BULB to work?

I am not talking about the camera bulb mode functionality.

It is my experience related to the remote control RM-1 and also I am using for first time, so i may be missed some information.



This remote is having only one button and can be used in the bulb mode in nikon brands. How it is possible?

The question is, why you need two buttons, if possible to control by one button itself.

[zaxh81]

You will get used to it,just shoot more.
If 2 buttons meaning you have to press more times.
If 1 button mean you have to hold for longer.(hand will numb for longer exposure)
Each have their own strengths and weakness.

[serene]

Originally Posted by abhivachan I am not talking about the camera bulb mode functionality. It is my experience related to the remote control RM-1 and also I am using for first time, so i may be missed some information. This remote is having only one button and can be used in the bulb mode in nikon brands. How it is possible? The question is, why you need two buttons, if possible to control by one button itself.

Now I am much clearer about what you mean. If I am not wrong, the RM1 is an old model(dating back to E-1 and even other pro-consumer models) and I believe that the E-500 has been "hurriedly" adapted to use the RM1 for BULB.

I use the E-300 but this camera cannot use RM1 for BULB. It has to use the RM-CB (Cable Release) only through a battery pack.(HLD3)
I think Olympus received much negative feedback regarding the E-300 in this regards. But with the RM-CB, there is only one button (but it can be quite difficult to move it, need a lot of strength)

I took a look at Oly Japan website and am surprised to see that RM-CB is not supported for E-500. Does this mean you are stuck with the RM1. Perhaps, other CSers can offer some alternative.

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by zaxh81 You will get used to it,just shoot more. If 2 buttons meaning you have to press more times. If 1 button mean you have to hold for longer.(hand will numb for longer exposure) Each have their own strengths and weakness.

I agree with you. In the remote, If you try to use other modes, you have to press the top button, and for the bulb mode you have to use "W" and "T" buttons. I feel it can be improved, like the shutter related functionality in the top button itself.

I am just putting my thoughts. I am sorry, If I am wrong.

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by serene Now I am much clearer about what you mean. If I am not wrong, the RM1 is an old model(dating back to E-1 and even other pro-consumer models) and I believe that the E-500 has been "hurriedly" adapted to use the RM1 for BULB. I use the E-300 but this camera cannot use RM1 for BULB. It has to use the RM-CB (Cable Release) only through a battery pack.(HLD3) I think Olympus received much negative feedback regarding the E-300 in this regards. But with the RM-CB, there is only one button (but it can be quite difficult to move it, need a lot of strength) I took a look at Oly Japan website and am surprised to see that RM-CB is not supported for E-500. Does this mean you are stuck with the RM1. Perhaps, other CSers can offer some alternative.

You are right, RM-CB is not supported, but I like the "RM-CB", and really I am missed it.

[serene]

If I understand you correctly, you have to press 'W" once to open the shutter and "T" to close the shutter. Am I right? Do you hv to hold down the buttons during the entire take? If the answer is no, it is not so bad. Suggest to make it easier to see in the dark, you can paste some lumunious sticker over the 2 buttons to help you differentiate.

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by serene If I understand you correctly, you have to press 'W" once to open the shutter and "T" to close the shutter. Am I right?

Yes. That's what i have mentioned in the beginning of the thread (that is my first post).

[hammer_400]

lol... fwiw i would prefer 2 buttons.. later 1 button.. i click click click untill 4get shutter open or close lol at least 2 button not sure can hantam either open or close... one button later i lol

[serene]

Actually my experience with the RM-CB1 is not so fantastic either. First you have the slide the button down. Then you have to slide it back and pray that you hear a 'twang' sound. Always, you need to apply quite a bit of force so maybe a few seconds late. Also, if you use a third party BLM1, you may end up "frying" the Cable Release or rather the HLD3 if you happen to use it with the RM-CB1 - though I am not sure why.(i am speaking for the E300)

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by abhivachan I agree with you. In the remote, If you try to use other modes, you have to press the top button, and for the bulb mode you have to use "W" and "T" buttons. I feel it can be improved, like the shutter related functionality in the top button itself. I am just putting my thoughts. I am sorry, If I am wrong.

I have this also and this is a toy. Sometimes it work, sometimes it does not. Actually, it was made for the P&S range.

[abhivachan]

Originally Posted by Hacker I have this also and this is a toy. Sometimes it work, sometimes it does not. Actually, it was made for the P&S range.

Yes, It happens to me also. I thought some problem in the remote.

[tao]

Originally Posted by Hacker I have this also and this is a toy. Sometimes it work, sometimes it does not. Actually, it was made for the P&S range.

Works perfectly for me during my NZ trip. So long you use it within the range that it is designed for and with clear field of sight, it works great, no complains at all.

[wy555]

On E300, I don't think it even support RM-1 for Bulb.
When I switch to Manual and BULB mode, the option for Remote IR Control RM-1 is greyed off (not supported).

Does anyone knows how to use RM-1 on Olympus E300 under BULB mode?

Pls PM or reply thread. thanks