K30 Remote cable release thingy ?
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 17:03
I feel daft replying to my own post BUT
I've tried in all the logical places to check this
Information gleaned from Pentax UK Site
the Remote F was designed for the *ist D, Optio 555, 550, 450, S4, S, 430RS, 430, 330RS, 330
I KNOW the CS 205 [ the wired one] works on the K7 and K5 and again from their website Designed for the MZ-6, *ist Date, *ist D, *istDS, *istDL & *istDL2
In sheer disgust I emailed SRS and within minutes got a response from Doug
Now THAT is service
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
I've tried in all the logical places to check this
Information gleaned from Pentax UK Site
the Remote F was designed for the *ist D, Optio 555, 550, 450, S4, S, 430RS, 430, 330RS, 330
I KNOW the CS 205 [ the wired one] works on the K7 and K5 and again from their website Designed for the MZ-6, *ist Date, *ist D, *istDS, *istDL & *istDL2
In sheer disgust I emailed SRS and within minutes got a response from Doug
Quote:
Yes the CS205 will work with the K-30.
Yes the CS205 will work with the K-30.
Now THAT is service
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 20:06
I did try my cable release on my k30 to confirm for you, TT, but found that the release only works while the shutter is half pressed (kind of defeats the purpose). If anyone knows what I'm doing wrong please let me know!
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 21:02
grrrrrrrh
let the education continue
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let the education continue
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 21:56
make your own.
2.5mm stereo jack plug. twin core cable - length to suit. Suitable switch
Jack sleeve = 0v
Jack Ring = half press
Jack tip = shutter release.
You don't need to make the 'half press' circuit to trigger the shutter. At least not on the K10D, K20D and K-5
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
2.5mm stereo jack plug. twin core cable - length to suit. Suitable switch
Jack sleeve = 0v
Jack Ring = half press
Jack tip = shutter release.
You don't need to make the 'half press' circuit to trigger the shutter. At least not on the K10D, K20D and K-5
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 22:06
I have an old (ahem!) Canon one. It was considerably cheaper than the Pentax equivalent, and has worked on every Pentax camera I have had from my Ds on.
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Posted 05/09/2013 - 22:21
Now that comment cheers me up Thanks Gwyn
Mr Smeggy - me no that handy making things
My husband would have had a go for me - but me ????
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Thanks GwynMr Smeggy - me no that handy making things
My husband would have had a go for me - but me ???? let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
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Posted 06/09/2013 - 09:09
I also have the IR Remote but for simplicity at times was looking for a wired one since the K30 does have the terminal for one.
I've also taken the plunge now and ordered up the PowerPlanet one
Wonder why Pentax has not updated the list of compatible cameras for the CS-205 - it just doesn't make sense not to
let the education continue
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I've also taken the plunge now and ordered up the PowerPlanet one
Wonder why Pentax has not updated the list of compatible cameras for the CS-205 - it just doesn't make sense not to
let the education continue
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Posted 06/09/2013 - 15:00
The remote F will work with the K30 as well. I have one and I used it from the old Pentax EL2000/3000, K10D/K20D, K7/K5 and now the K30
K1/K3, DA*16-50mm F2.8, FA 31mm F1.8, FA43mm F1.9 Limited, FA77mm F1.8 Limited, SMC Pentax K 85mm F1.8, DA18-135mm F3.5-5.6, FA*28-70mm F1.8, FA*200mm F1.8
K1/K3, DA*16-50mm F2.8, FA 31mm F1.8, FA43mm F1.9 Limited, FA77mm F1.8 Limited, SMC Pentax K 85mm F1.8, DA18-135mm F3.5-5.6, FA*28-70mm F1.8, FA*200mm F1.8
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Posted 11/09/2013 - 22:03
I have a cheap cable release from E-bay. Works very well. I also have the IR remote by Trust. Also works well
K30, K-x, *ist DL. Pentax 60-250 F4, Sigma 18-125 & 70-300
K30, K-x, *ist DL. Pentax 60-250 F4, Sigma 18-125 & 70-300
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The manual shows a socket for cable release - but tells you how to use the Infra red remote.
I would appreciate being able to use the wired gadget as I want to use it where I can't actually have the IR remote in front of the camera .
let the education continue
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