(share yours) K-01 Remote Shutter Release solutions

Docrwm · 12-26-2012, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Bulb mode will work with IR remote -- just tried it.

Thanks, I though so as I had seen some photos that used bulb that were VERY sharp. The JJC remote is a really nice and inexpensive piece of kit, I own 4 for my K-5, K-x, and Q.

**THoog** · 12-26-2012, 08:46 AM

Here's the thread on making a "wired" wireless remote:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/do-yourself/186110-make-wired-release-any...ir-camera.html

For my wireless, I have an "All for 1" universal remote that can work a TV, VCR, DVD, and Satellite receiver. I don't have a dish, so I use that mode for my cameras. When programming it, I just stepped through all the 4-digit codes until I found one that worked (a Sony TV, I think).

soup · 12-26-2012, 09:21 AM - **1 Like**

If you don't want to wait on a wireless trigger, you can use the old hat method. Hat over lens, shutter in T, trip shutter, remove hat. Reverse for closing the shutter. Helps cut down on handling shake very well, as long as you don't catch your hat on the lens.

digital029art · 12-26-2012, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by soup

If you don't want to wait on a wireless trigger, you can use the old hat method. Hat over lens, shutter in T, trip shutter, remove hat. Reverse for closing the shutter. Helps cut down on handling shake very well, as long as you don't catch your hat on the lens.

yes! this is the std method for lightning exposures .. hard part is predicting when to "open"

Quicksand · 12-26-2012, 10:41 AM

WHAT?

I had taken it as an article of faith that the K-01 didn't support bulb exposures via IR remote. There are seemingly COUNTLESS threads on here, and reviews at other sites, that confirm it. It was something that, honestly, was keeping me from even considering a K-01. Such a stupid user-hostile fake limitation!

And now I learn that everything I thought I knew was wrong! I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world.

Rejoice with me: K-01 BULB MODE IS SUPPORTED VIA IR REMOTE!

Na Horuk · 12-26-2012, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

And now I learn that everything I thought I knew was wrong! I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world.

Take your new K-01 with you, post some photos along the way, it'll be an interesting reportage.

cristigj · 12-26-2012, 05:48 PM

Okay...sorry. Probably a total idiot question (I havent used a camera with anything longer than a 4 second exposure for about 20 years) -- What is "T" mode?

**THoog** · 12-26-2012, 06:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Quicksand

I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world.

I thought the unshaven flaxen-robed guys already were in the K-01 cult! Are you telling me there's ANOTHER cult out there?

Originally posted by cristigj

Okay...sorry. Probably a total idiot question (I havent used a camera with anything longer than a 4 second exposure for about 20 years) -- What is "T" mode?

T (for "Time", I think) mode is like B ("Bulb") mode, except instead of the shutter staying open as long as you hold the shutter button down, it opens on one push, then closes on a second push. I've got a 1915 Kodak that has both.

dstructor · 12-26-2012, 06:52 PM

I'd like to take a moment off topic to express my deep admiration for this online community

Extremely helpful & prompt, glad to see my choice to go with a K-01 had benefits beyond the camera & using it

pentaxian_tmb · 12-28-2012, 05:22 PM

This may be a totally stupid question, but could you interface a wired radio remote receiver via an adaptor to the usb port?

cristigj · 12-30-2012, 12:08 PM

I am in accord with dstructor -- this is a fantastic online community! Tried the JCC remote -- this is about a 5 minute exposure. TV the only light source. Bulb mode, 2 press shutter open/close. F22, ISO 100 using a Phoenix Wide angle zoom 19-35mm at about 20mm, set to "A". Knowing that this actually works is a real game changer. Thanks so much! I am still going to try the hat method though!

dstructor · 01-06-2013, 05:39 AM

FYI!
The T-Mode (Bulb mode where 1 press opens shutter & another press closes shutter) is found in the K-01 under Menu, C1, 7. (Bulb Mode Options -> Mode2)

EDIT:
Fool Proof: Open camera in shooting mode (one where you take pictures in), Press Menu, In the top scroll to menu C [1], scroll down to number 7, choose Mode 2 (Read explanation at the bottom of the LCD)

Ricky555 · 02-20-2013, 05:11 AM

Hi,

Would the infra red light from the remote show up in the image?

Thanks

**K(s)evin** · 02-20-2013, 08:20 AM

No. The sensor is not sensitive to IR frequencies.

Ricky555 · 02-20-2013, 08:23 AM

Thanks!

12-26-2012, 06:22 PM - 1 Like	#23
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Quicksand I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world. I thought the unshaven flaxen-robed guys already were in the K-01 cult! Are you telling me there's ANOTHER cult out there? Originally posted by cristigj Okay...sorry. Probably a total idiot question (I havent used a camera with anything longer than a 4 second exposure for about 20 years) -- What is "T" mode? T (for "Time", I think) mode is like B ("Bulb") mode, except instead of the shutter staying open as long as you hold the shutter button down, it opens on one push, then closes on a second push. I've got a 1915 Kodak that has both. Last edited by THoog; 12-26-2012 at 06:50 PM.

01-06-2013, 05:39 AM	#27
dstructor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 139 Original Poster	FYI! The T-Mode (Bulb mode where 1 press opens shutter & another press closes shutter) is found in the K-01 under Menu, C1, 7. (Bulb Mode Options -> Mode2) EDIT: Fool Proof: Open camera in shooting mode (one where you take pictures in), Press Menu, In the top scroll to menu C [1], scroll down to number 7, choose Mode 2 (Read explanation at the bottom of the LCD) Last edited by dstructor; 01-06-2013 at 03:43 PM.

02-20-2013, 05:11 AM	#28
Ricky555 New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 5	Infra Red Hi, Would the infra red light from the remote show up in the image? Thanks

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12-26-2012, 05:39 AM	#16
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by vonBaloney Bulb mode will work with IR remote -- just tried it. Thanks, I though so as I had seen some photos that used bulb that were VERY sharp. The JJC remote is a really nice and inexpensive piece of kit, I own 4 for my K-5, K-x, and Q.

12-26-2012, 08:46 AM	#17
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Here's the thread on making a "wired" wireless remote: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/do-yourself/186110-make-wired-release-any...ir-camera.html For my wireless, I have an "All for 1" universal remote that can work a TV, VCR, DVD, and Satellite receiver. I don't have a dish, so I use that mode for my cameras. When programming it, I just stepped through all the 4-digit codes until I found one that worked (a Sony TV, I think).

12-26-2012, 09:21 AM - 1 Like	#18
soup New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	If you don't want to wait on a wireless trigger, you can use the old hat method. Hat over lens, shutter in T, trip shutter, remove hat. Reverse for closing the shutter. Helps cut down on handling shake very well, as long as you don't catch your hat on the lens.

12-26-2012, 09:40 AM	#19
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	Originally posted by soup If you don't want to wait on a wireless trigger, you can use the old hat method. Hat over lens, shutter in T, trip shutter, remove hat. Reverse for closing the shutter. Helps cut down on handling shake very well, as long as you don't catch your hat on the lens. yes! this is the std method for lightning exposures .. hard part is predicting when to "open"

12-26-2012, 10:41 AM	#20
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	WHAT? I had taken it as an article of faith that the K-01 didn't support bulb exposures via IR remote. There are seemingly COUNTLESS threads on here, and reviews at other sites, that confirm it. It was something that, honestly, was keeping me from even considering a K-01. Such a stupid user-hostile fake limitation! And now I learn that everything I thought I knew was wrong! I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world. Rejoice with me: K-01 BULB MODE IS SUPPORTED VIA IR REMOTE!

12-26-2012, 12:42 PM	#21
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by Quicksand And now I learn that everything I thought I knew was wrong! I am going to sell all my gear and move into a commune to find myself. And I will share this new information with my unshaven flaxen-robed comrades, and we will preach it to the world. Take your new K-01 with you, post some photos along the way, it'll be an interesting reportage.

12-26-2012, 05:48 PM	#22
cristigj Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 75	Okay...sorry. Probably a total idiot question (I havent used a camera with anything longer than a 4 second exposure for about 20 years) -- What is "T" mode?

12-26-2012, 06:52 PM	#24
dstructor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 139 Original Poster	I'd like to take a moment off topic to express my deep admiration for this online community Extremely helpful & prompt, glad to see my choice to go with a K-01 had benefits beyond the camera & using it

12-28-2012, 05:22 PM	#25
pentaxian_tmb Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 436	This may be a totally stupid question, but could you interface a wired radio remote receiver via an adaptor to the usb port?

02-20-2013, 08:20 AM	#29
K(s)evin Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 476	No. The sensor is not sensitive to IR frequencies.

02-20-2013, 08:23 AM	#30
Ricky555 New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 5	Thanks!