Kr remote control
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Posted 24/03/2011 - 21:23
it has nothing to do with electronics and everything to do with software. Besides, it's been done. https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/pk-tether-v-0-4-5-released-26176/p-1
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
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Posted 25/03/2011 - 07:38
Ah, I don't want to connect it to a computer, I mean a sort of usb equivalent of the CS-205 cable release.
The little IR job only works from the front or slightly to the side - I want to be able to use it from behind.
The little IR job only works from the front or slightly to the side - I want to be able to use it from behind.
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Posted 03/04/2011 - 19:46
You could do what I did and make an RF remote. Works fantastically - has range, works from behind in any light and is portable. You will need to read the whole thread to see how it develops.
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/k-x-and-long-range-remote-25663
Dave
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/k-x-and-long-range-remote-25663
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Posted 06/04/2011 - 21:25
Cheers, Dave.
There's no way I could even understand what the forum was on about, never mind build one!
What I actually want is a simple switch with a usb plug on the end, rather than lug a computer around. A bit like the old CS 205 cable switch. And I've just seen the price of that - £60!
There's no way I could even understand what the forum was on about, never mind build one!
What I actually want is a simple switch with a usb plug on the end, rather than lug a computer around. A bit like the old CS 205 cable switch. And I've just seen the price of that - £60!
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Posted 06/04/2011 - 22:00
Was just going to say 'why don't you just buy a cheap £3 wired remote from eBay?' so thought I would download the manual first to stop myself looking stupid.
Then I realised it doesn't have a remote socket!
So the simple answer to 'why can't I use the USB port' seems to be purely because they don't want you too!
What a bummer for you, it would certainly annoy me as every Pentax camera we've had has the socket and an IR port on the rear!
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Then I realised it doesn't have a remote socket!
So the simple answer to 'why can't I use the USB port' seems to be purely because they don't want you too!
What a bummer for you, it would certainly annoy me as every Pentax camera we've had has the socket and an IR port on the rear!
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steveandthedogs
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Those little IR remotes are just asking to get lost.