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stanic · 12-28-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally posted by aurele

The remote was not a big necessity, but i thought it would be easier to do the Christmas family shot. And it was : Put the K-x in front on us, i put the LV on, a mirror behind the body so i could se in the middle of us, if everyone was in the frame.

Plus, i can now use "Bulb" in M mod ! so cool for long exposure

the wireless remote is very nice thing to have indeed

aurele · 12-28-2011, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by stanic

the wireless remote is very nice thing to have indeed

indeed, it's nice ! And it was cheap ^^

wolfiegirl · 12-28-2011, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by aurele

The remote was not a big necessity, but i thought it would be easier to do the Christmas family shot. And it was : Put the K-x in front on us, i put the LV on, a mirror behind the body so i could se in the middle of us, if everyone was in the frame.

Plus, i can now use "Bulb" in M mod ! so cool for long exposure

yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe. then i can get photos of both of us without having to ask strangers to take our photo or awkwardly getting the camera far back enough to get both of us in frame. if i get it now, i'll have enough time to experiment and learn how to use it too. wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote?

stanic · 12-28-2011, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote?

I got this universal remote from JJC http://www.mini-max.sk/pics/products/853_unido.jpg
good for other brands as well and it was 10 €, not too expensive...the battery has already lasted for at least 30 000 clicks

jolepp · 12-28-2011, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe. then i can get photos of both of us without having to ask strangers to take our photo or awkwardly getting the camera far back enough to get both of us in frame. if i get it now, i'll have enough time to experiment and learn how to use it too. wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote?

The generic (Ebay) ones are inexpensive and would seem to have more range than the original. The one button, Pentax specific one can be recommended IMO (mine looks like this, very small and light, works great

).

wolfiegirl · 12-28-2011, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

The generic (Ebay) ones are inexpensive and would seem to have more range than the original. The one button, Pentax specific one can be recommended IMO (mine looks like this, very small and light, works great

).

$1.88 with free shipping eh?

that's umm.. really expensive. *hand creeps to 'buy it now* *hovers*

wolfiegirl · 12-28-2011, 04:22 AM

hrmm the listing says:

Suitable For:

Pentax

*istDS2, *istDS, *istDL2, *istDL, *istD, K100D, K110D, K200D, K10D,K20D,K-M,K-7

what abt kx? kx isn't listed?

jolepp · 12-28-2011, 04:25 AM

Mine (looking the same) has worked with the K-x (and the K-5). I would think that all Pentax cameras obey the same signal. edit: These guys have what looks like the same thing with "K-X" mentioned in the title. The premium of $ 0.09 does not seem too eye-watering as they are apparently located in Hong Kong which usually means 1-2 weeks as opposed to 4-6(-8) weeks from mainland China (to Finland, I'd assume that the effect to AUS shipping is similar)

.

aurele · 12-28-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe.

It's a nice part of the world to see, specialy Paris

jolepp · 12-28-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

... that and you guys all warning me it could still collapse under the weight of my camera. :ugh:
...

I don't think it is likely to do that

.

Roob-N-Boots · 12-28-2011, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

*whistles*

NICE score roob!!!! i paid $40 for mine. great price! $12.. *shakes head*

Thanks Wolfie. I think my first M42 purchase will be a Helios 44-2 because of the cool bokeh.

Docrwm · 12-28-2011, 12:20 PM - **1 Like**

The two button model allows you to activate the AE button to refocus if people move. I've found doing so is more likely to result in a sharp picture than using only the single button remote when doing anything that can move in frame. They cost around $7 shipped. RM-E7 remote usually also marked "JJC".

**dadipentak** · 12-28-2011, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The two button model allows you to activate the AE button to refocus if people move. I've found doing so is more likely to result in a sharp picture than using only the single button remote when doing anything that can move in frame. They cost around $7 shipped. RM-E7 remote usually also marked "JJC".

Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers?

RioRico · 12-28-2011, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers?

Lose one, buy another. I think this occurred to the marketing wonks.

aurele · 12-28-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers?

Originally posted by RioRico

Lose one, buy another. I think this occurred to the marketing wonks.

i thought exactly the same thing

12-28-2011, 04:25 AM	#2063
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Mine (looking the same) has worked with the K-x (and the K-5). I would think that all Pentax cameras obey the same signal. edit: These guys have what looks like the same thing with "K-X" mentioned in the title. The premium of $ 0.09 does not seem too eye-watering as they are apparently located in Hong Kong which usually means 1-2 weeks as opposed to 4-6(-8) weeks from mainland China (to Finland, I'd assume that the effect to AUS shipping is similar) . Last edited by jolepp; 12-28-2011 at 05:02 AM.

12-28-2011, 12:20 PM - 1 Like	#2067
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	The two button model allows you to activate the AE button to refocus if people move. I've found doing so is more likely to result in a sharp picture than using only the single button remote when doing anything that can move in frame. They cost around $7 shipped. RM-E7 remote usually also marked "JJC". Last edited by Docrwm; 12-28-2011 at 12:56 PM.

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12-28-2011, 03:42 AM	#2056
stanic Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zakopane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	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. Originally posted by aurele The remote was not a big necessity, but i thought it would be easier to do the Christmas family shot. And it was : Put the K-x in front on us, i put the LV on, a mirror behind the body so i could se in the middle of us, if everyone was in the frame. Plus, i can now use "Bulb" in M mod ! so cool for long exposure the wireless remote is very nice thing to have indeed

12-28-2011, 03:48 AM	#2057
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by stanic the wireless remote is very nice thing to have indeed indeed, it's nice ! And it was cheap ^^

12-28-2011, 04:06 AM	#2058
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by aurele The remote was not a big necessity, but i thought it would be easier to do the Christmas family shot. And it was : Put the K-x in front on us, i put the LV on, a mirror behind the body so i could se in the middle of us, if everyone was in the frame. Plus, i can now use "Bulb" in M mod ! so cool for long exposure yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe. then i can get photos of both of us without having to ask strangers to take our photo or awkwardly getting the camera far back enough to get both of us in frame. if i get it now, i'll have enough time to experiment and learn how to use it too. wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote?

12-28-2011, 04:10 AM	#2059
stanic Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zakopane Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 389	Originally posted by wolfiegirl wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote? I got this universal remote from JJC http://www.mini-max.sk/pics/products/853_unido.jpg good for other brands as well and it was 10 €, not too expensive...the battery has already lasted for at least 30 000 clicks

12-28-2011, 04:14 AM	#2060
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by wolfiegirl yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe. then i can get photos of both of us without having to ask strangers to take our photo or awkwardly getting the camera far back enough to get both of us in frame. if i get it now, i'll have enough time to experiment and learn how to use it too. wait.. did i just talk myself into getting the remote? The generic (Ebay) ones are inexpensive and would seem to have more range than the original. The one button, Pentax specific one can be recommended IMO (mine looks like this, very small and light, works great ).

12-28-2011, 04:20 AM	#2061
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by jolepp The generic (Ebay) ones are inexpensive and would seem to have more range than the original. The one button, Pentax specific one can be recommended IMO (mine looks like this, very small and light, works great ). $1.88 with free shipping eh? that's umm.. really expensive. hand creeps to 'buy it now hovers

12-28-2011, 04:22 AM	#2062
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	hrmm the listing says: Suitable For: Pentax istDS2, istDS, istDL2, istDL, *istD, K100D, K110D, K200D, K10D,K20D,K-M,K-7 what abt kx? kx isn't listed?

12-28-2011, 06:47 AM	#2064
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by wolfiegirl yeah, i should get a remote before our trip to europe. It's a nice part of the world to see, specialy Paris

12-28-2011, 09:18 AM	#2065
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by wolfiegirl ... that and you guys all warning me it could still collapse under the weight of my camera. :ugh: ... I don't think it is likely to do that .

12-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#2066
Roob-N-Boots Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 393	Originally posted by wolfiegirl whistles NICE score roob!!!! i paid $40 for mine. great price! $12.. shakes head Thanks Wolfie. I think my first M42 purchase will be a Helios 44-2 because of the cool bokeh.

12-28-2011, 02:20 PM	#2068
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Docrwm The two button model allows you to activate the AE button to refocus if people move. I've found doing so is more likely to result in a sharp picture than using only the single button remote when doing anything that can move in frame. They cost around $7 shipped. RM-E7 remote usually also marked "JJC". Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers?

12-28-2011, 02:29 PM	#2069
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by dadipentak Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers? Lose one, buy another. I think this occurred to the marketing wonks.

12-28-2011, 03:21 PM	#2070
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by dadipentak Very nice but I can't understand why nobody thinks of putting a lanyard attachment point on these devices! These things are small & black and easy to lose: this never occurred to the genius engineers? Originally posted by RioRico Lose one, buy another. I think this occurred to the marketing wonks. i thought exactly the same thing

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