The IR-O1 Infrared Remote Control for Select Olympus Cameras from Vello is a wireless remote control that lets you take photos and videos with your Olympus camera from up to fifteen feet away. The Vello IR-O1 is especially useful for preventing camera shake during long exposures and for taking self-portraits. It can also be used to trigger a remote camera when shooting events. On cameras with zoom capability, you can use the IR-O1 to zoom in and out and in playback mode and you can advance from image to image or go back to previous images.
To successfully use the infrared remote, your camera must be set on the remote trigger function and the IR-O1 remote needs to point directly at the camera with no physical obstructions between the camera and remote. When your frame and focus is established simply aim the IR-O1 and press the S button to immediately release the camera's shutter. For zoom function, press the W and T buttons and for playback control use the + and - buttons.