Using the Remote Contro RM-1

[buglinbilly]

I own an Olympus E-3 and the E-5 and I just recently purchased the RM-1 remote control for those cameras, but I can't seem to get it to work on either camera.

Is there someone out there that has one of these camreas and have used the remote control Rm-1 successfuly?

If so I would very much apprecate your explaining how I can be successful doing this.

This is my very first post on this forum so bare with me.

Thanks in advance for any help from anyone who understand this.

buglinbilly Bill A from Utah

[SmartWombat]

According to the manual on page 61
http://resources.olympus-europa.com/...anual%20EN.pdf

You need to set remote mode, as shown on page 59.
Then just point the RM-1 at at the camera from the front, and press the shutter button on the remote.

[buglinbilly]

Thanks for the help. I went through all that but still can't seem to figure it out. Anyone else you a remote that can give me first hand advise. Thanks. BB

[Robusto]

I have had a RM1 remote for years and never got it to work i ended up buying a Radio remote
that plugs into the Battery grip and the wireless remote works up to 30m away
see pic good value

[micha56170]

Just read the manual carefully.
See attached picture and keep in mind that the remote works only from front of the camera.

[bikefreax]

also make sure the battery in the remote is good. I have an E-3 and have used it with no problems.

[Al Arafat]

Thanks for through the thread.I want to buy a new one .Anyone else a remote that can give me first hand advise.
Thanks again

[Robusto]

I have just got another RM-1 and have followed the instructions in the Manual for my e30 and it works fine
the remote i got from this vendor
IR Wireless Remote Control for Olympus E2500/E410/E510 | eBay

[Flowa_luva]

Thanks for the help. I went through all that but still can't seem to figure it out. Anyone else you a remote that can give me first hand advise. Thanks. BB

I have successfully used my RM-1 with my E1 & E3. You might need to match the control frequency with the camera: Aim the RM-1 at the Remote Control window on the camera, and press the CH button and the W or T button at the same time until the Self-Timer/Remote control signal blinks or the camera emits a beep sound.