Does this have the ability to lock open the camera, it said it was compatible with bulb mode, is that what that means?
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It is absolutely compatible with bulb mode, but the RC-6 does require that its remote control infrared transmitter be able to see the infrared receiver on the front of the camera. That means being at least slightly ahead of the camera and to the right of the lens, which shouldn't interfere with any picture taking. Press the transmit button once and the shutter opens; press it a second time and the shutter closes, pretty as you please. Because we are talking bold mode, you, of course, determine the interval. One recommendation: make sure you use the mirror lockup function and a weighted tripod when using bulb mode. Even though you are using a remote control, you can get some noticeable shake, especially with telephoto lenses, and that means a less-than-perfectly-sharp image.
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In bulb mode it does the exact same thing as if you were using the camera directly by hand. You press the remote, the shutter opens and will stay open until you press the button again. So, that would be a yes to your question. I used it for photographing fireworks and it works great. It is simply a wireless shutter button.
1423699
I have never seen that option, sounds like a parental control or demo mode function. It must be in the menu somewhere to turn that off. Maybe you can email Sony or open the pdf version of the manual and search for "lock"?
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if you mean as in to turn off or on your Camera no it does not. all it does is activate the shutter when you click it. And the shutter button lock is very handy. my friend has the Nikon brand one and I have this one and they work exactly the same.
1271498
The bulb mode is 2 stage. 1st click to open, 2nd click to close. No holding necessary.
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The softbox is socket attached.So you should open up the softbox fully until clicked to locked.And bulb should be screwed in.Regards,kimoutlet
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Yes it does. Just make sure you hit the enter button in the small control panel in the back of the fixture. The model is common to several manufacturers, the programs and modes will run as soon as you select them in some fixtures dependeing on the manufacturer and youll have the tendency to leave it run as such. Just hit the enter button and youll be ok. Some fixtures will need you to do so to lock the mode or programs in place.
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I don't believe so- it mainly locks for long exposures, fires the shutter, etc- I'd check with the manufacturer.
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In bulb mode it holds the shutter open until the set time elapses. I think this is accomplished by keeping an electrical circuit closed for the set time.
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I would say the bulb function is the closest you are going to get, but this of course requires that you have a timer to help you determine how long the shutter has been open. This remote simply takes the place of the shutter button, and all else operates as your camera does without the remote.
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Yeah this is locked. all LEDs are 5500k. you get coloured plastic sheets to colour light but that's it. you don't get a connection to attach it atop an slr like the 300's but that maybe due to weight. it will attach to a tripod and it comes with a handle to allow holding by hand.
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Yes you can, you can set your camera to bulb. The shutter will stay open until you click the button again. :)
654992
It does have a bulb mode with lock to expose for as long as you want. I've got the one for a Canon camera. If you've got the blub switch on your Nikon and a polaroid shutter release made for the Nikon camera model you have then it should work.
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We use it for our light bulb in our dog house. It does open up but the hole on the end is large enough to get your hand in and unscrew the light bulb so the camera would need to be at least as big as your hand holding a light bulb to keep someone from moving it around. If the camera just fit in then you could use plastic ties to secure the edges from opening up. But is your camera as small or smaller than a regular light bulb then someone might be able to turn the camera a little to the side. It screws on but if you were to bolt it to the wood it might make someone think or slow down someone long enough to get their photo. We use it for our light bulb in our dog house. It does open up but the hole on the end is large enough to get your hand in and unscrew the light bulb so the camera would need to be at least as big as your hand holding a light bulb to keep someone from moving it around. If the camera just fit in then you could use plastic ties to secure the edges from opening up. But is your camera as small or smaller than a regular light bulb then someone might be able to turn the camera a little to the side. It screws on but if you were to bolt it to the wood it might make someone think or slow down... » Read More We use it for our light bulb in our dog house. It does open up but the hole on the end is large enough to get your hand in and unscrew the light bulb so the camera would need to be at least as big as your hand holding a light bulb to keep someone from moving it around. If the camera just fit in then you could use plastic ties to secure the edges from opening up. But is your camera as small or smaller than a regular light bulb then someone might be able to turn the camera a little to the side. It screws on but if you were to bolt it to the wood it might make someone think or slow down someone long enough to get their photo. « Show Less
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Yes it does have a lock. I used it this week for a 20 minute star trails photo and it worked great.
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I had the same problem for a while. it was some sort of "zoom lock". Finaly came on and displayed the warning "Zoom Lock". Eventually had to replace the camera. Sorry if bad news.
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There is a little round button that slides left to right. When you slide it to the right a white dot will appear. The door is locked. To unlock it slide it to the left and push up on the door. It will then open. Good Luck and enjoy the camera.
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Yes, you will be able to set the exposure longer than 30sec when the camera is in bulb mode.