Rollei's new wireless remote shutter release in a practical test by Stephan Wiesner!

A picture is worth a thousand words. This time, the photographer Stephan Wiesner puts a practical tool to the test, which is indispensable in any photography equipment, especially for long exposures and timelapse photography. For this purpose, the professional photographer and successful YouTube channel operator went to the Elbe in Hamburg to subject the new equipment to a professional functional test in front of the Elbphilharmonie. A bright blue sky and the sparkle of the modern landmark provide a backdrop that beautifully accompanies the functionality of the camera accessories shown in the video.

Wireless work with Rollei's remote control

As a test and accompanying object for the Wireless Remote Control from Rollei, Stephan Wiesner chose the Nikon Z 7 II, a mirrorless full-frame camera, for image capture. While the radio receiver is screwed onto the camera's hot shoe using an adapter, the radio remote control, i.e., the transmitter, can be connected to the device with or without a cable. The transmitter and receiver are thus the focus of the outdoor test and are now thoroughly examined for their functionality.

The Wireless Remote Control is compatible with almost all cameras

The remote control from Rollei is a handy device that can be used universally. The radio-electronic highlight is therefore compatible with almost every camera on the market. Only cross-system cable connections need to be selected. Once the device has been connected to a Sony, Nikon, Canon, or other camera, the factory-set long exposure of 30 seconds can be extended using a suitable filter. Ultra-long exposure allows photography with exposure times of one minute or longer. In this case, Stephan Wiesner chose an ND8 neutral density filter in combination with an ND1000 filter. This allows for long exposure times with appropriate aperture pre-setting. According to the expert, the advantage of the presented device lies in the programming of the remote control itself. This bypasses the system default settings of the camera, and the aperture and exposure time can be easily set via time programming on the trigger. The result of this field research is the smoothly drawn water of the Elbe river after remote releases, which merges with the Elbphilharmonie in the background.

The remote control for time-lapse programming

The device's programming, says Wiesner, is simple and self-explanatory. This primarily involves using the preset settings, which can then be easily reprogrammed. This can be done without any problems beforehand, i.e., from home. In addition to the advantage of using the device for remote long-exposure shots, this pre-programming is particularly essential and advantageous for photography in the dark. Wireless operation plus the benefits of time-lapse photography are thus fully utilized with the device. The entire video, including all images by Stephan Wiesner, can be found here:

At the end of the video tutorial, Stephan Wiesner expresses sentiments that should convince every photographer. In particular, the price-performance ratio of the Wireless Remote Control and its compatibility are reasons to take a closer look at the device.

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