Remote set up?????

craig1024 · 04-04-2008, 03:01 PM

I just got a new Pentax F remote. Is there something special I need to do to set it up for my
K10? Does it not come with a battery?

and · 04-04-2008, 03:24 PM

you need to set the drive mode to remote control.
yes it comes with a battery.

craig1024 · 04-04-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm such an idiot! I knew that. Thanks for the reminder.

*christinelandon* · 04-04-2008, 05:31 PM

Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out!

*Canada_Rockies* · 04-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by christinelandon

Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out!

The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead.

*AlanR* · 04-06-2008, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Canada_Rockies

The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead.

Albert; I just added you to my will - you'll have a slightly used F remote sometime before 2108. I've found it pretty handy for interior flash work on a tripod with multiple flashes. In fact you gave me some great tips on how to setup and bounce. Thanks.

craig1024 · 04-06-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks, You guys are awesome.