Hi,

I use the Pentax remote F with my *istD and can confirm that the shutter will stay open for as long as the button is pressed. The only minor problem is that as it's infra red and the sensor is on the front of the camera that means you have to be in front of it too.
I also use a wired remote and extension cable whenI want to stay behind the camera and at some distance (photographing birds etc).

Hope this helps!
Jan

I've posted this question elsewhere too, and find most people feel the risk of damaging the camera is very low. On this basis, plus Vivitar tech support suggesting (with no guarantees!) that there shouldn't be any issues with the 285HV and the *istD I'm going to go ahead and use it.

-NN

Hi,


I've been trying to find out what the safe maximum flash trigger voltage on the *istD is as I'd like to use my Vivitar 285HV and am worried about potentially frying the camera. Pentax refuse to answer the question, so I was wondering if anyone using one of the Pentax recommended flashguns could kindly measure the voltage and let me know what it is please, as that would give me some idea as to whether my 285 is similar.

Thanks.

-NN

Hi,

I'm interested in the answer to this question too, and as opinion is divided I decided to e-mail Pentax UK this evening and ask them directly.
I think I'll be happier knowing the answer comes "straight from the horse's mouth"!

I'll post Pentax's response here when I receive it.

Best wishes,

-NN