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HELP: Sony a850 with ir wireless remote?

Chantel

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So I bought a cheap remote off amazon for ten bucks. It said it was compatible with all sony alpha models and had sony a850 listed. I cannot figure out how to enable wireless remote settings on my a850. Any help is appreciated.

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try this

Make sure the plastic separator in the battery compartment is off the battery
Turn camera on and press the "DRIVE" button on top of the camera body to access the different Drive modes on the camera's LCD monitor.
 Toggle all the way down on the Drive mode screen to the "Remote Commander" setting, then press the multi-selector to accept and exit.

   zdrivemode.gif

Now try remote.

 You should be only able to to make single shot pictures with the remote commander on.

You might also need to put the Auto Focus mode on "C" for continuous. (not sure about that)

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