Reviews for Olympus RM-1 Remote ControlDigital Camera - MPN: 200597 
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philusmc
- Feb 18, 2005
Olympus RM-1 Remote ControlStrengths: It is a good item to have.Especially for family pictures. In addition i find that by useing it you have more control for takeing pictures by haveing no movement especially with micro mode Weakness: none A great product only wish they had already included with the camera.Can be used for many application.Any where were you may not use the flash,and not have movement.I would not want to be with out it,a great feature to have. 80% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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splitsoul
- Dec 25, 2006
Useful but too expensiveStrengths: Remote just functions as a remote control Weakness: Price is too high I got this from amazon.com where the lowest price I could find. It still costs me more than 25 bucks. When I got it, I could not wait to use on my new olympus E500 camera. It works. I am not too much excited but just felt I got something I can use to take a picture of myself wheneve I am travelling alone. If you can find one for under 20 bucks, it should be an ok deal. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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haibei
- Nov 28, 2006
does its jobStrengths: Easy to use Weakness: way overpriced. cannot control from behind This tiny remote control is way overpriced at $30. The W and T and - and + buttons do not work with my Evolt 300. I paid $30 for just a remote shutter release (just to stablize my picture). Many digital cameras have a remote control in the original package now. Why doesn't olympus? Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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stardeo
- Feb 18, 2006
Does a Job, Could Take on MoreStrengths: Works with the E-Volt E-500 DSLR Weakness: Only triggers the shutt on E-Volt E-500 Too Tight a Beam I purchased the RM-1 to act as a remote shutter trigger for the E-Volt E-500 DSLR when doing studio shots with long shutter times. I did not want camera shake to blur the photo, and wanted a remote way of triggering the shutter. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Network Solution
- Oct 10, 2005
good remoteStrengths: well made, you can zoom in/out as well as take shots Weakness: n/a The remote does what it's supposed to do. I am using this with an Olympus E-300, so the zoom won't work because the zoom is mechanic on E-300. You will only be able to fire shots from the remote. The range is pretty good for at least 20ft with about 60 degrees angle. The remote seems well made. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top 
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Remote for olympus cameras
Strengths: It controls a shutter of Olympus E500 remotely
Weakness: Too expensive
I use this remote for Olympus E500 dSLR. It works as it is supposed to do. I mainly use this for controling the shutter for family portrait. So, it works well as long as I use this remote from the front of the camera. Some people complain that the remote does not work from the side or back. I paid $25 for this remote, but I think it is too expensive for just a remote shutter. It should be much cheaper, or should come with the camera.
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Apr 8, 2009
The Olympus is inherently capable of producing excellent results for a most modest outlay of funds, and to find the remote 'overpriced' or to suggest it should be "included in the price of the camera" is only to suggest this user is so tight that he squeaks when he walks. I am a man of most modest means indeed, and find it desirable to purchase the real (i.e. Olympus) product as opposed to a lesser 'knockoff' as experience has led me to gravitate to the product designed and birthed in the same barn. I could just as easily spent ten dollars less, but wish 'Oympus' to be displayed on the product, regardless of the fact that the camera and remote are both stamped 'Made in China' which is wholly another sad tale... Expensive? Definitely a subjective concept, whereas 'cheap' figures prominently in this individual's profile...