This tripod is for my Canon XM2 (Canon GL2 in USA) camcorder - for the built in remote, you see that the Canon remote (ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Control) is way overpriced for a small piece of plastic, a rip-off actually.
Tested it at the store, and found that zoom controls and record button works fine - although the still photo button does not work - no matter (must be Sony only). But the tripod is too short, I need one that extends to about 6 ft - bummer.
So eventually I would like to remove the head and place on a set of taller legs. Its just your standard, cheap, tripod but the remote is what I was after. Not too bad actually.
Mount your camcorder or digital camera on the tripod and operate it directly from the tripod grip Remote zoom in/out, start/stop, and lock/standby Exp...More at Amazon Marketplace
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