K-3 Cheap IR remote?

alasdair03 · 01-09-2014, 05:35 PM

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Anyone know which IR remote(s) work with the K3?

I've got this wee guy;
7dayshop Infrared Remote Control Switch / Shutter Release for Pentax / Samsung Cameras - 7DAYSHOP.COM

Works with my Kr, but not my K3. There's plenty of cheap IR remotes out there claiming to work with K3, but it's hard to tell whether it specifically does, or whether it's the same as the above, and thinking they work with all Pentaxs, the sellers have just copied a list of models. If that makes sense.

Anyone bought a cheap one which works?

peterjcb · 01-09-2014, 06:33 PM

I just tried this tonight and it work...pretty simple and cheap - $7.95 shipped no tax.
Cowboystudio IR Wireless Remote Control for Pentax Q Pentax DSLR RM E7 | eBay

kirkmahr · 01-09-2014, 07:43 PM

I bought the JJC RM-E7 Remote Control through Amazon. Amazon.com: IR Wireless Remote Control for PENTAX Q, PENTAX DSLR (645D, K-5 II, K-5 II s,K-50, K-30, K-500, X-5, K-m, K-r, K-x, K-01, K-5, K-7, K10D, K20D, K100D, K110D, K200D, K2000) *ist (D, DL, DL2, DS, DS2) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cl
$6.99 + shipping. I confirm it works with my K-3.

K David · 01-09-2014, 10:32 PM

I have three I got for $1.99 each on eBay. I use them on my K-7 and K-3 without issue. They're generic, ordered directly from China, and one ofthem only works if the button is pushed from a certain direction, but for $6 for three remotes, who cares?

KevinR · 01-10-2014, 01:00 PM

Thats a bit odd as normally remotes are similar across most of the modern Pentax's.

BTW: Do you have a smart phone..?? If it has an IR diode, and runs andriod, you can try "DSLR Remote" from the play store.

**stens** · 01-22-2014, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by kirkmahr

I bought the JJC RM-E7 Remote Control through Amazon. Amazon.com: IR Wireless Remote Control for PENTAX Q, PENTAX DSLR (645D, K-5 II, K-5 II s,K-50, K-30, K-500, X-5, K-m, K-r, K-x, K-01, K-5, K-7, K10D, K20D, K100D, K110D, K200D, K2000) *ist (D, DL, DL2, DS, DS2) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cl
$6.99 + shipping. I confirm it works with my K-3.

I've got this one also, and can also confirm it works with the K-3.

gosman · 01-24-2014, 11:03 PM

Well I ordered the Pentax weatherproof remote today from BH Photo. Has been out of stock. Some more came in yesterday. $29 and you get WR and guaranteed performance on Pentax bodies!

Jison · 02-03-2014, 02:24 PM

On amazon you can get this one for 9.99 at the moment... Amazon.com: Professional Wired Remote Switch (CS-205 Replacement) for PENTAX 645D, K3, K5, K5 II, K30, K50, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D + MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth: Camera & Photo

JenniferLeigh · 02-03-2014, 03:23 PM

I've used this $4 remote with my K5.

I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote.

**manishved** · 02-03-2014, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

I've used this $4 remote with my K5.

I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote.

Yup, that works - by the way it also saves you $4 if you happen to switch systems and buy a Cannon/Nikon

NicoleC · 02-04-2014, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by JenniferLeigh

I've used this $4 remote with my K5.

I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote.

Wait... how? Did you find an app?

Maybe it's because I have an S3, but I didn't find anything in the settings of camera app that would enable this.

KevinR · 02-04-2014, 12:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NicoleC

Wait... how? Did you find an app?

Maybe it's because I have an S3, but I didn't find anything in the settings of camera app that would enable this.

One app is "DSLR Remote" from the play store. But I don't think the S3 has an Infrared (IR) port which is required to function.

App works on Galaxy S4 and Tab 2/3 and Note

NicoleC · 02-04-2014, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by KevinR

One app is "DSLR Remote" from the play store. But I don't think the S3 has an Infrared (IR) port which is required to function.

App works on Galaxy S4 and Tab 2/3 and Note

Ah, you are right, I just looked it up and no IR port. Too bad; might have been fun to play with.

peterh337 · 11-26-2014, 12:05 PM

Does the K3 even have a functioning IR port?

It has something that looks like it on its handle, but I cannot find anything in the config, and a "Pentax" IR trigger I have doesn't do anything. It used to worh with some earlier Pentax DSLR, for sure.

Unregistered User · 11-26-2014, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by alasdair03

Anyone know which IR remote(s) work with the K3?

I've got this wee guy;
7dayshop Infrared Remote Control Switch / Shutter Release for Pentax / Samsung Cameras - 7DAYSHOP.COM

Works with my Kr, but not my K3. There's plenty of cheap IR remotes out there claiming to work with K3, but it's hard to tell whether it specifically does, or whether it's the same as the above, and thinking they work with all Pentaxs, the sellers have just copied a list of models. If that makes sense.

Anyone bought a cheap one which works?

Strange that it does not work with the K-3 if it works with the Kr. The signal is the same...

01-09-2014, 05:35 PM	#1
alasdair03 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 5	K-3 Cheap IR remote? 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. Anyone know which IR remote(s) work with the K3? I've got this wee guy; 7dayshop Infrared Remote Control Switch / Shutter Release for Pentax / Samsung Cameras - 7DAYSHOP.COM Works with my Kr, but not my K3. There's plenty of cheap IR remotes out there claiming to work with K3, but it's hard to tell whether it specifically does, or whether it's the same as the above, and thinking they work with all Pentaxs, the sellers have just copied a list of models. If that makes sense. Anyone bought a cheap one which works?

01-10-2014, 01:00 PM	#5
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Thats a bit odd as normally remotes are similar across most of the modern Pentax's. BTW: Do you have a smart phone..?? If it has an IR diode, and runs andriod, you can try "DSLR Remote" from the play store. Last edited by KevinR; 01-10-2014 at 01:07 PM.

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01-09-2014, 06:33 PM	#2
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	I just tried this tonight and it work...pretty simple and cheap - $7.95 shipped no tax. Cowboystudio IR Wireless Remote Control for Pentax Q Pentax DSLR RM E7 \| eBay

01-09-2014, 07:43 PM	#3
kirkmahr Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ham Lake, Minnesota Posts: 27	I bought the JJC RM-E7 Remote Control through Amazon. Amazon.com: IR Wireless Remote Control for PENTAX Q, PENTAX DSLR (645D, K-5 II, K-5 II s,K-50, K-30, K-500, X-5, K-m, K-r, K-x, K-01, K-5, K-7, K10D, K20D, K100D, K110D, K200D, K2000) *ist (D, DL, DL2, DS, DS2) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cl $6.99 + shipping. I confirm it works with my K-3.

01-09-2014, 10:32 PM	#4
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	I have three I got for $1.99 each on eBay. I use them on my K-7 and K-3 without issue. They're generic, ordered directly from China, and one ofthem only works if the button is pushed from a certain direction, but for $6 for three remotes, who cares?

01-22-2014, 10:35 PM	#6
stens Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 61	Originally posted by kirkmahr I bought the JJC RM-E7 Remote Control through Amazon. Amazon.com: IR Wireless Remote Control for PENTAX Q, PENTAX DSLR (645D, K-5 II, K-5 II s,K-50, K-30, K-500, X-5, K-m, K-r, K-x, K-01, K-5, K-7, K10D, K20D, K100D, K110D, K200D, K2000) *ist (D, DL, DL2, DS, DS2) + Premium MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cl $6.99 + shipping. I confirm it works with my K-3. I've got this one also, and can also confirm it works with the K-3.

01-24-2014, 11:03 PM	#7
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Well I ordered the Pentax weatherproof remote today from BH Photo. Has been out of stock. Some more came in yesterday. $29 and you get WR and guaranteed performance on Pentax bodies!

02-03-2014, 02:24 PM	#8
Jison Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Signal Hill, Ca Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3	On amazon you can get this one for 9.99 at the moment... Amazon.com: Professional Wired Remote Switch (CS-205 Replacement) for PENTAX 645D, K3, K5, K5 II, K30, K50, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D + MagicFiber Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth: Camera & Photo

02-03-2014, 03:23 PM	#9
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	I've used this $4 remote with my K5. I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote.

02-03-2014, 03:25 PM	#10
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh I've used this $4 remote with my K5. I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote. Yup, that works - by the way it also saves you $4 if you happen to switch systems and buy a Cannon/Nikon

02-04-2014, 05:14 AM	#11
NicoleC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 448	Originally posted by JenniferLeigh I've used this $4 remote with my K5. I also just discovered that I can use my Samsung Galaxy s4 as a IR camera remote. Wait... how? Did you find an app? Maybe it's because I have an S3, but I didn't find anything in the settings of camera app that would enable this.

02-04-2014, 12:19 PM - 1 Like	#12
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by NicoleC Wait... how? Did you find an app? Maybe it's because I have an S3, but I didn't find anything in the settings of camera app that would enable this. One app is "DSLR Remote" from the play store. But I don't think the S3 has an Infrared (IR) port which is required to function. App works on Galaxy S4 and Tab 2/3 and Note

02-04-2014, 12:55 PM	#13
NicoleC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 448	Originally posted by KevinR One app is "DSLR Remote" from the play store. But I don't think the S3 has an Infrared (IR) port which is required to function. App works on Galaxy S4 and Tab 2/3 and Note Ah, you are right, I just looked it up and no IR port. Too bad; might have been fun to play with.

11-26-2014, 12:05 PM	#14
peterh337 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 573	Does the K3 even have a functioning IR port? It has something that looks like it on its handle, but I cannot find anything in the config, and a "Pentax" IR trigger I have doesn't do anything. It used to worh with some earlier Pentax DSLR, for sure.

11-26-2014, 12:35 PM	#15
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by alasdair03 Anyone know which IR remote(s) work with the K3? I've got this wee guy; 7dayshop Infrared Remote Control Switch / Shutter Release for Pentax / Samsung Cameras - 7DAYSHOP.COM Works with my Kr, but not my K3. There's plenty of cheap IR remotes out there claiming to work with K3, but it's hard to tell whether it specifically does, or whether it's the same as the above, and thinking they work with all Pentaxs, the sellers have just copied a list of models. If that makes sense. Anyone bought a cheap one which works? Strange that it does not work with the K-3 if it works with the Kr. The signal is the same...