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Found someone selling an unused remote control for the Sony camcorder also can be used on other sony devices. Ok the range is only about 15ft but good enough for my needs.
Again the camcorder on that mini tabletop tripod through a window gave me this video
Strill can't get over the amazing distance it can go to.