Thanks Catherine, will do!

Would be fine if I could adjust the exposure settings before starting the video recording, but it doesn't allow me to do that.

When I click "Start video recording" the exposure changes from what I already set (e.g. from 1/80s to 1/125s) and I have no chance to adjust it ...

Hmm, some further information. If I set the camera to M mode, then it stays in M mode when I start video recording.

BUT - the settings change (e.g. frame from 1/80 to 1/125): and although for an instant the options seem open, they immediately grey out so I cannot change anything!

Any idea how to ...

Hi All,

I've switched to using my 90D instead of my 550d, and the video recording is now working nicely.

BUT - with the setting "Copy to computer" or "Move to computer" the file extension is .dat - and Lightroom does not accept that. If I change the files to .mp4, they import fine - but of course ...

Have you tried turning the video recording mode OFF in the camera body? It should be in still photography mode. Then video recording should work in Helicon Remote.


Hi Catherine,

Here's the log file from the point of choosing "Start recording video" if it helps - camera in Av mode.

Thanks ...

Thanks Catherine - yes, indeed, I was using it with the dial set to Av or M, same issue in all cases as having it set to movie mode.

Hi All,

I'm finding a problem with video recording with Helicon Remote.

When I use it with a proper lens, all functions are working fine. However, I want to use it with my microscope, and in that case I am using an adapter to connect the camera. So, no aperture or focus control.Video recording ...