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Dewman · 03-26-2015, 10:36 PM

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Recently, I bought my first remote control shutter release device. It was ridiculously cheap.....(eBay) $6.99 with free shipping from California.... so I was somewhat skeptical, thinking there was a catch to the deal. It was a genuine Pentax product, NIB. But, I thought, WTH.... even IF it is a dud, it's not much of a gamble.

It arrived Monday and after monkeying around with it for a while, I was amazed! I've never had or used such a thing before.... only the ancient shutter release cable. This new gadget not only trips the shutter remotely, it operates the auto focus too! My oh my.... I'm like a kid with a new toy at Christmas! Can't wait for the hummingbirds to show up! I'm gonna' put this thing to work!

**clackers** · 03-26-2015, 11:19 PM

$7 for all that happiness ... well done, Dewman! :-)

Vaards · 03-27-2015, 01:09 AM

Where did you found it so cheap?

That one with autofocus button E 37376 seems rather expencive on ebay:
37376 Pentax IR Remote Control E - 37376 (Cameras Camera Accessories) | eBay

Dewman · 03-27-2015, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Vaards

Where did you found it so cheap?

That one with autofocus button E 37376 seems rather expencive on ebay:
37376 Pentax IR Remote Control E - 37376 (Cameras Camera Accessories) | eBay

Here's the one I ordered.

Pentax Wireless Camera Remote Control C set (shutter and zoom function) #37366

**PKMike** · 03-27-2015, 10:01 AM

Ordered one just now. Thanks Dewman for testing the waters and sharing. Looks like there is one left!

Dewman · 03-27-2015, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by PKMike

Ordered one just now. Thanks Dewman for testing the waters and sharing. Looks like there is one left!

Mike, it's a little, tiny thing.... about the size of a thumb drive.... but, I don't see why it would have to be much bigger. It will fit in a Levi's watch pocket quite easily.

derekkite · 03-27-2015, 10:46 AM

If your phone has IR, it works as well. I have the Samsung S5 and it is a handy trigger that I always have in my pocket.

Sagitta · 03-27-2015, 11:30 AM

FWIW, I buy the really, really cheap remotes. They don't have zoom, but usually thats not an issue if I'm using a remote anyhow.

I lost the last of my old ones, so just ordered 10 more from Hong Kong for $8 plus change. They're 82 cents, free shipping, and have always worked well enough for my needs since I first started using the things back in my K-x days.

Remote Control for Pentax K100D K110D K200D K10D K20D K M K 7 Optio 750Z Camera | eBay

**UncleVanya** · 03-27-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Here's the one I ordered.

Pentax Wireless Camera Remote Control C set (shutter and zoom function) #37366

I bought two. I like them because of their shape and I keep thinking I will attach one to my camera strap since this model is designed to fit that. I now have three of them.

**PKMike** · 03-27-2015, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

FWIW, I buy the really, really cheap remotes. They don't have zoom, but usually thats not an issue if I'm using a remote anyhow. I lost the last of my old ones, so just ordered 10 more from Hong Kong for $8 plus change. They're 82 cents, free shipping, and have always worked well enough for my needs since I first started using the things back in my K-x days.

Wow. That really is cheap! Why ever even buy a battery when you can get these so cheap.

**PKMike** · 03-27-2015, 03:52 PM

I also have a Pentax waterproof O-RC1. In case anyone was wondering how waterproof they are I found mine in my pants pocket a few days ago - after it went through the washer AND dryer. Yes it is still working perfectly!

Sagitta · 03-27-2015, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by PKMike

Wow. That really is cheap! Why ever even buy a battery when you can get these so cheap.

I have yet to ever have one have the battery die. I lose them first. This is also why I won't pay decent money for a small remote - if I ever want to get a fancy remote, it has to at least be the size of a cell phone or something so I don't lose the sucker.

03-26-2015, 10:36 PM	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Pentax remote control Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Recently, I bought my first remote control shutter release device. It was ridiculously cheap.....(eBay) $6.99 with free shipping from California.... so I was somewhat skeptical, thinking there was a catch to the deal. It was a genuine Pentax product, NIB. But, I thought, WTH.... even IF it is a dud, it's not much of a gamble. It arrived Monday and after monkeying around with it for a while, I was amazed! I've never had or used such a thing before.... only the ancient shutter release cable. This new gadget not only trips the shutter remotely, it operates the auto focus too! My oh my.... I'm like a kid with a new toy at Christmas! Can't wait for the hummingbirds to show up! I'm gonna' put this thing to work!

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03-26-2015, 11:19 PM	#2
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	$7 for all that happiness ... well done, Dewman! :-)

03-27-2015, 01:09 AM	#3
Vaards Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Helsinki Posts: 94	Where did you found it so cheap? That one with autofocus button E 37376 seems rather expencive on ebay: 37376 Pentax IR Remote Control E - 37376 (Cameras Camera Accessories) \| eBay

03-27-2015, 05:44 AM	#4
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by Vaards Where did you found it so cheap? That one with autofocus button E 37376 seems rather expencive on ebay: 37376 Pentax IR Remote Control E - 37376 (Cameras Camera Accessories) \| eBay Here's the one I ordered. Pentax Wireless Camera Remote Control C set (shutter and zoom function) #37366

03-27-2015, 10:01 AM	#5
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 628	Ordered one just now. Thanks Dewman for testing the waters and sharing. Looks like there is one left!

03-27-2015, 10:15 AM	#6
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by PKMike Ordered one just now. Thanks Dewman for testing the waters and sharing. Looks like there is one left! Mike, it's a little, tiny thing.... about the size of a thumb drive.... but, I don't see why it would have to be much bigger. It will fit in a Levi's watch pocket quite easily.

03-27-2015, 10:46 AM	#7
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	If your phone has IR, it works as well. I have the Samsung S5 and it is a handy trigger that I always have in my pocket.

03-27-2015, 11:30 AM	#8
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	FWIW, I buy the really, really cheap remotes. They don't have zoom, but usually thats not an issue if I'm using a remote anyhow. I lost the last of my old ones, so just ordered 10 more from Hong Kong for $8 plus change. They're 82 cents, free shipping, and have always worked well enough for my needs since I first started using the things back in my K-x days. Remote Control for Pentax K100D K110D K200D K10D K20D K M K 7 Optio 750Z Camera \| eBay

03-27-2015, 01:41 PM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by Dewman Here's the one I ordered. Pentax Wireless Camera Remote Control C set (shutter and zoom function) #37366 I bought two. I like them because of their shape and I keep thinking I will attach one to my camera strap since this model is designed to fit that. I now have three of them.

03-27-2015, 03:40 PM	#10
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 628	Originally posted by Sagitta FWIW, I buy the really, really cheap remotes. They don't have zoom, but usually thats not an issue if I'm using a remote anyhow. I lost the last of my old ones, so just ordered 10 more from Hong Kong for $8 plus change. They're 82 cents, free shipping, and have always worked well enough for my needs since I first started using the things back in my K-x days. Wow. That really is cheap! Why ever even buy a battery when you can get these so cheap.

03-27-2015, 04:44 PM	#12
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by PKMike Wow. That really is cheap! Why ever even buy a battery when you can get these so cheap. I have yet to ever have one have the battery die. I lose them first. This is also why I won't pay decent money for a small remote - if I ever want to get a fancy remote, it has to at least be the size of a cell phone or something so I don't lose the sucker.

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