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RTogog · 03-06-2017, 07:24 PM

Hello,

I interest to get Pentax K-S2 and find obscurity about shooting in B mode.

How can you shoot on B mode without get blurred image?

My Pentax K-50 can use cable release, but reading on Pentax K-S2 instruction manual there is no port to use cable release.
There is only port for microphone and not sharing port to use interchangeably for cable release.

Thank you.
RTogog

photoptimist · 03-06-2017, 07:38 PM

An IR Remote is even better (nothing touching the camera) and it works on the K-S2.

Good luck!

stevebrot · 03-06-2017, 07:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RTogog

How can you shoot on B mode without get blurred image?

My Pentax K-50 can use cable release, but reading on Pentax K-S2 instruction manual there is no port to use cable release.

You can use an IR remote, but it requires a small configuration change. In the "C1" custom menu edit "Bulb (B) Mode Options" to "Type 2". In this mode the first press of the shutter release (or remote) will open the shutter. A second press closes it.

Steve

RTogog · 03-06-2017, 09:25 PM

Does the continuous blinking of the "IR" led indicator on the camera body not create colour tint on the image when do long exposure shooting? Thnaks

KDD · 03-06-2017, 09:33 PM

K-70's B mode is better.

**FozzFoster** · 03-07-2017, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

I use the camera's wifi along with the Image Sync app to shoot in Bulb mode. Works perfect for me.

stevebrot · 03-07-2017, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by KDD

K-70's B mode is better.

Ummmmm...ok...you say so...

Steve

stevebrot · 03-07-2017, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RTogog

Does the continuous blinking of the "IR" led indicator on the camera body not create colour tint on the image when do long exposure shooting? Thnaks

Good question! The blinking stops while the exposure is being made.

Steve

RTogog · 03-08-2017, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Good question! The blinking stops while the exposure is being made.

Steve

Oh....

I never did long exposure w/ IR remote. An old man only experience w/ real cable (analog). I agree Pentax K-70 is interesting too, especially its Pixel shift feature.

Thanks,
Rtogog

---------- Post added 03-08-2017 at 03:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by FozzFoster

I use the camera's wifi along with the Image Sync app to shoot in Bulb mode. Works perfect for me.

I found several App. for Pentax. Can you share your finding?

Thanks,
Rtogog

stevebrot · 03-08-2017, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by RTogog

I found several App. for Pentax. Can you share your finding?

If your phone is Android and has an IR Blaster, you might want to check out the dSLR Remote app. It has excellent Pentax support, has an attractive feature set, and is free

DSLR Remote - Android Apps on Google Play

Steve

03-06-2017, 07:24 PM	#1
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77	B shooting mode on Pentax K-S2 Hello, I interest to get Pentax K-S2 and find obscurity about shooting in B mode. How can you shoot on B mode without get blurred image? My Pentax K-50 can use cable release, but reading on Pentax K-S2 instruction manual there is no port to use cable release. There is only port for microphone and not sharing port to use interchangeably for cable release. Thank you. RTogog

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photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	An IR Remote is even better (nothing touching the camera) and it works on the K-S2. Good luck!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by RTogog How can you shoot on B mode without get blurred image? My Pentax K-50 can use cable release, but reading on Pentax K-S2 instruction manual there is no port to use cable release. You can use an IR remote, but it requires a small configuration change. In the "C1" custom menu edit "Bulb (B) Mode Options" to "Type 2". In this mode the first press of the shutter release (or remote) will open the shutter. A second press closes it. Steve

03-06-2017, 09:25 PM	#4
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Original Poster	Does the continuous blinking of the "IR" led indicator on the camera body not create colour tint on the image when do long exposure shooting? Thnaks

03-06-2017, 09:33 PM	#5
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	K-70's B mode is better.

03-07-2017, 10:21 AM - 1 Like	#6
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	I use the camera's wifi along with the Image Sync app to shoot in Bulb mode. Works perfect for me.

03-07-2017, 12:48 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by KDD K-70's B mode is better. Ummmmm...ok...you say so... Steve

03-07-2017, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by RTogog Does the continuous blinking of the "IR" led indicator on the camera body not create colour tint on the image when do long exposure shooting? Thnaks Good question! The blinking stops while the exposure is being made. Steve

03-08-2017, 12:50 AM	#9
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Good question! The blinking stops while the exposure is being made. Steve Oh.... I never did long exposure w/ IR remote. An old man only experience w/ real cable (analog). I agree Pentax K-70 is interesting too, especially its Pixel shift feature. Thanks, Rtogog ---------- Post added 03-08-2017 at 03:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by FozzFoster I use the camera's wifi along with the Image Sync app to shoot in Bulb mode. Works perfect for me. I found several App. for Pentax. Can you share your finding? Thanks, Rtogog

03-08-2017, 10:12 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by RTogog I found several App. for Pentax. Can you share your finding? If your phone is Android and has an IR Blaster, you might want to check out the dSLR Remote app. It has excellent Pentax support, has an attractive feature set, and is free DSLR Remote - Android Apps on Google Play Steve

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