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Olympus Evolt E510 Remote Cable Release (Version 2 with Auto Focus on Remote)

Step 6Mount Everything

Mount Everything
Mount the DPDT switch using the 6-32 screws and nuts. Mount the push button switches using the supplied lock washers and nuts.
Push about 2-3mm of cable inside the box and secure a small zip tie just inside the opening. This will prevent the cable from pulling on the PC board connections when it is dropped or mishandled.

Close up the box and label the buttons.

Remember:
  • If the bulb switch is set to ON the camera will operate as if the shutter release button is fully depressed. In bracketed or continuous shot modes the camera will continue shooting as long as the switch is set to ON.
  • The camera will shoot immediately when the cable is plugged in if the switch is set to ON; in short, leave the switch in the off position unless you are actually are using it.
  • The camera will not be ready to take another picture until the BULB switch is turned off. Leaving it on is like holding down the shutter release indefinitely.
  • To use BULB mode on the E510, switch to full Manual mode and decrease the shutter speed below 60". In this mode the shutter will remain open as long as the button is pressed (or switch is set to ON).
  • Pressing the shoot (red button) will have no affect on the camera other than to wake it from a lite sleep (screen off).
  • Pressing the focus (black button) will focus the camera and meter each time it is depressed.
  • Pressing the focus and shoot buttons together will focus and then release the shutter.

I hope this works for you. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to offer any suggestions to improve this hack.
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