PentaX K-3, image stabilization with remote control - is it possible?

Yuri Pe. · 10-25-2020, 12:17 PM

Hi,

Does anyone know if this is possible to re-enable image stabilization while using remote control (wireless or wired)?

I have a rifle-stock support for the camera and trying to find the way to place the trigger where actual trigger should be. One of the ideas was to put the remote control button there.
The problem is that K-3 automatically turns off image stabilization when remote control is enabled.

If you have any ideas, let me know, please.
Thank you,

Yuri.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-25-2020, 12:57 PM

I would think the shake reduction would be counter productive if mounted to the stock, not having the natural give like human hands. Isn't the purpose of the stock to hold it steady as a tripod does? That is the reason SR is disabled with remote or delayed shutter release.

**dms** · 10-25-2020, 01:10 PM

If the camera is held tightly by a stiff surface small vibrations can be detected by SR, which tries to correct, and the corrections are felt by SR leading to larger corrections. What is called a feedback loop. This is not always a problem but can be.

Paul the Sunman · 10-25-2020, 01:19 PM

The K1 allows it (menu item C21), but I don't believe the K3 does.

Yuri Pe. · 10-25-2020, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I would think the shake reduction would be counter productive if mounted to the stock, not having the natural give like human hands. Isn't the purpose of the stock to hold it steady as a tripod does? That is the reason SR is disabled with remote or delayed shutter release.

I wish me holding the camera even on a rifle stock would be as steady as a tripod :-). Even with a rifle stock it is still hand-held.

stevebrot · 10-25-2020, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by Yuri Pe.

Does anyone know if this is possible to re-enable image stabilization while using remote control (wireless or wired)?

With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive.

Steve

Yuri Pe. · 10-25-2020, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive.

Steve

I tried it and you are absolutely correct - the stabilization stays on. Thank you.

Excalibor · 11-01-2020, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive.

Steve

That's a neat trick!

10-25-2020, 12:17 PM	#1
Yuri Pe. New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9	PentaX K-3, image stabilization with remote control - is it possible? Hi, Does anyone know if this is possible to re-enable image stabilization while using remote control (wireless or wired)? I have a rifle-stock support for the camera and trying to find the way to place the trigger where actual trigger should be. One of the ideas was to put the remote control button there. The problem is that K-3 automatically turns off image stabilization when remote control is enabled. If you have any ideas, let me know, please. Thank you, Yuri.

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10-25-2020, 12:57 PM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	I would think the shake reduction would be counter productive if mounted to the stock, not having the natural give like human hands. Isn't the purpose of the stock to hold it steady as a tripod does? That is the reason SR is disabled with remote or delayed shutter release.

10-25-2020, 01:10 PM	#3
dms Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,192	If the camera is held tightly by a stiff surface small vibrations can be detected by SR, which tries to correct, and the corrections are felt by SR leading to larger corrections. What is called a feedback loop. This is not always a problem but can be.

10-25-2020, 01:19 PM	#4
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	The K1 allows it (menu item C21), but I don't believe the K3 does.

10-25-2020, 02:04 PM	#5
Yuri Pe. New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I would think the shake reduction would be counter productive if mounted to the stock, not having the natural give like human hands. Isn't the purpose of the stock to hold it steady as a tripod does? That is the reason SR is disabled with remote or delayed shutter release. I wish me holding the camera even on a rifle stock would be as steady as a tripod :-). Even with a rifle stock it is still hand-held.

10-25-2020, 04:14 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Yuri Pe. Does anyone know if this is possible to re-enable image stabilization while using remote control (wireless or wired)? With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive. Steve

10-25-2020, 04:37 PM - 1 Like	#7
Yuri Pe. New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive. Steve I tried it and you are absolutely correct - the stabilization stays on. Thank you.

11-01-2020, 11:45 AM	#8
Excalibor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 353	Originally posted by stevebrot With a wired remote, the camera acts as if the shutter button had been pressed (does not require use of the remote control drive mode) and image stabilization may be left on as with regular shooting. That may be your best option. Simple wired remotes are very inexpensive. Steve That's a neat trick!