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Sony Handycam & NFC
Hello,
I have a Sony HDR-CX330, a wi-fi network, and a laptop with Sony's PlayMemories software on it. What I don't have at the moment is a device that has Near Field Communication capability, and according to the user manual, NFC is required to use the camera's one-touch functions (assuming this means operating the camera's basic controls from a short distance).
What I need to do is to control the basic functions of the camera from a device - specifically, I need to start and stop the video function from a distance of about 15 feet.
Can I do this if I acquire a device that has NFC capability? If NFC allows devices to transfer files by touching, why would it be required to control the one-touch functions of the camera remotely?
The way I see it now, I'm dead in the water and unable to use this camera for its intended purpose, unless I buy a tablet or smartphone that has NFC capability. But I don't see how that will resolve the issue. I'm a bit flummoxed and frustrated that this requirement wasn't clearly stated in the camera's specs before it was purchased.
I'm hoping someone here can shed some light on this for me.