Hama Remote Cable Release
Posted 24/04/2007 - 14:39
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Sorry, no direct experience of that unit. However, Hama stuff tends to be well made and functional. I've bought and used various bits of their kit over the years.
Since the remote unit is simply a button with two contacts there's probably no difference in use to the Pentax one
Matt
Since the remote unit is simply a button with two contacts there's probably no difference in use to the Pentax one
Matt
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Posted 24/04/2007 - 15:37
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If you go onto e-bay you can get a wireless remote for just under £10 inc delivery from the UK
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ultra-Long-Range-Remote-4-K10D-K100D-ist-DS-DL-Pentax_W0QQ...
or wired from China for £6.49
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JJC-Remote-Switch-for-Samsung-GX-10-GX-1L-GX-1S-K10D_W0QQi...
I use the wireless and its great!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ultra-Long-Range-Remote-4-K10D-K100D-ist-DS-DL-Pentax_W0QQ...
or wired from China for £6.49
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JJC-Remote-Switch-for-Samsung-GX-10-GX-1L-GX-1S-K10D_W0QQi...
I use the wireless and its great!
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Posted 24/04/2007 - 15:37
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I have more of these on order - these have kept me going whilst the CS 205's have been out of stock!
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Posted 24/04/2007 - 15:42
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I was not aware there is a Pentax one?
The only Pentax one I knew of is an infra red one, no cable, but it can only be used facing the front of the camera. Its only use that I can see is for snappers who want to include themselves in a shot. No use with the camera on a tripod for close ups of flowers or insects.
Is the one you are thinking of definitely for digital? And knowing Pentax, I bet it is at least 50% more than the Hama one.
The only Pentax one I knew of is an infra red one, no cable, but it can only be used facing the front of the camera. Its only use that I can see is for snappers who want to include themselves in a shot. No use with the camera on a tripod for close ups of flowers or insects.
Is the one you are thinking of definitely for digital? And knowing Pentax, I bet it is at least 50% more than the Hama one.
Posted 24/04/2007 - 15:46
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Sorry Chris and Roger, I was replying to Matt.
Your posts popped up while I was pondering over my composition.
Now everything looks confusing. No offence intended! I stand by my comments on the infra red, though.
Your posts popped up while I was pondering over my composition.
Now everything looks confusing. No offence intended! I stand by my comments on the infra red, though.
Posted 24/04/2007 - 15:53
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The Pentax CS-205 is the one
I have one and use it with the *ist-D, *ist-DS, and K10D.
It's just a 2.5mm stereo plug with a button on a short cable. (And I've also documented the pin outs should you wish to make your own )
And... a 2.5mm stereo headphone extension cable is a useful addition
Matt
I have one and use it with the *ist-D, *ist-DS, and K10D.
It's just a 2.5mm stereo plug with a button on a short cable. (And I've also documented the pin outs should you wish to make your own )
And... a 2.5mm stereo headphone extension cable is a useful addition
Matt
http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
(For gallery, tips and links)
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Posted 24/04/2007 - 17:05
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Quote:
The only Pentax one I knew of is an infra red one, no cable, but it can only be used facing the front of the camera. Its only use that I can see is for snappers who want to include themselves in a shot. No use with the camera on a tripod for close ups of flowers or insects.
The K10D has a rear mounted IR receiver so it can be controlled from more or less any direction. Most useful.
The only Pentax one I knew of is an infra red one, no cable, but it can only be used facing the front of the camera. Its only use that I can see is for snappers who want to include themselves in a shot. No use with the camera on a tripod for close ups of flowers or insects.
Posted 24/04/2007 - 17:07
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Thanks for the tip on making one, Matt, but I'm not into making things like that, I'm more of a hammer and a big pair of grips man!
I've now found the Pentax CS-205 on the Net, and it's £29.99. Just as I expected, it's more than double the price of the Hama one.
Haven't heard yet from anyone who's actually used one, though. (I'm a pensioner, so I need to be absolutely sure before I spend any money.)
I've now found the Pentax CS-205 on the Net, and it's £29.99. Just as I expected, it's more than double the price of the Hama one.
Haven't heard yet from anyone who's actually used one, though. (I'm a pensioner, so I need to be absolutely sure before I spend any money.)
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One of these, model CA-1, is advertised as being suitable for Pentax ist D, D5, MZ6 and K10D. It sells for £13.99 in UK.
Do any Pentax DSLR users already have one, and what do think of it?