wireless cable release for long exposures?
Posted 15/11/2012 - 22:40
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I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
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Posted 15/11/2012 - 23:05
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simonkit wrote:
I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
I think whether the IR remote can reliably be used from behind or not depends more on the camera than the remote. My K10D had IR sensors back and front, whereas my K-30 only has a sensor at the front.I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
The alternative is to use a wired cable release that plugs into the body. I have a couple of cheapies, and both have a locking action that can hold their shutter buttons down until I want to release them. Both do the job but a Pentax one would be better quality no doubt.
I bought one of my cheapies from Amazon for £3.50 (just this week, co-incidentally). link
Posted 15/11/2012 - 23:09
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simonkit wrote:
I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
thanks
Simon
There's a menu option on the K5 to press once to open the shutter and press again to close the shutter
I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
thanks
Simon
Posted 15/11/2012 - 23:15
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simonkit wrote:
wireless cable release
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wireless cable release
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Posted 16/11/2012 - 06:25
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Here you are, not used one of these yet......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIXEL-TW-282-Wireless-Timer-Remote-for-Pentax-Contax-/...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Timer-Remote-PENTAX-K-7-K200D-K20D-K10D-/1605...
I have and still am using a wired variant, pretty good piece of kit to have in your bag.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIXEL-TW-282-Wireless-Timer-Remote-for-Pentax-Contax-/...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-Timer-Remote-PENTAX-K-7-K200D-K20D-K10D-/1605...
I have and still am using a wired variant, pretty good piece of kit to have in your bag.
Posted 16/11/2012 - 07:38
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Blythman wrote:
And on the K-r, simonkit wrote:
I did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
thanks
Simon
There's a menu option on the K5 to press once to open the shutter and press again to close the shutterI did buy a cheap one from Ebay ages ago but it doesn't keep the shutter open in bulb mode, another problem is that it has quite a narrow range so it won't work unless I'm stood in front of the - does anyone know if the SRS ones operate from behind ?
thanks
Simon
plus the sensor on the k-r is on the front`
Posted 16/11/2012 - 07:51
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Thanks for the suggestions...I already use a wired cable release, just wondered if there was a wireless alternative
Simon
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Posted 16/11/2012 - 12:01
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simonkit wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions...I already use a wired cable release, just wondered if there was a wireless alternative
Simon
The 2 ebay links I quoted are both wireless with cable link as an option.
Thanks for the suggestions...I already use a wired cable release, just wondered if there was a wireless alternative
Simon
Posted 16/11/2012 - 12:08
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I use my little Pentax remote. Works fine.
Posted 16/11/2012 - 12:37
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Thanks...went with a timer non-wireless release as below, worth a try - the main thing is will will stop me having to hold my finger on the shutter button of my current one for 5 mins at a time for those long exposures!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MC-20-C1-Timer-Shutter-Releases-for-Pentax-K7-K5-K10D-...
Simon
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MC-20-C1-Timer-Shutter-Releases-for-Pentax-K7-K5-K10D-...
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Posted 16/11/2012 - 12:53
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No doubt that one more accurate that just timing it yourself, but with the Pentax remote you can press once to open the shutter and then a second time to close it. Saves finger ache.
Posted 16/11/2012 - 12:57
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Gwyn wrote:
No doubt that one more accurate that just timing it yourself, but with the Pentax remote you can press once to open the shutter and then a second time to close it. Saves finger ache.
Serves me right for being a cheap-skate and buying a non OEM version GwynNo doubt that one more accurate that just timing it yourself, but with the Pentax remote you can press once to open the shutter and then a second time to close it. Saves finger ache.
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