Remote shuts off after a minute or so.....

Sam Dennis · 06-20-2017, 05:13 AM

My sister requested I ask this question here :

"I recently bought a Pentax remote (O-RC1 if that matters). Works fine but shuts off after maybe one minute so I have to go back to the camera and press the shutter again. This is not helpful when trying to shoot hummingbirds, who are not respectful of my technical limitations and seem to come to the feeder as soon as my remote de-activates. The K1 manual does not discuss this."

Anyone have this issue and or a solution? Thanks

photoptimist · 06-20-2017, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

It's probably not the remote that is shutting off, it's the camera. Check "wrench" menu #2 and the "Auto Power Off" setting.

Good luck!

Sam Dennis · 06-20-2017, 06:57 AM

"Sitting outside right now waiting for hummingbird. Definitely the right answer"
Thank you photoptimist

photoptimist · 06-20-2017, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Sam Dennis

"Sitting outside right now waiting for hummingbird. Definitely the right answer"
Thank you photoptimist

You are most welcome!

I've learned a lot on PF and like to help out when I can.

Enjoy your K-1!

06-20-2017, 05:13 AM	#1
Sam Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 124	Remote shuts off after a minute or so..... My sister requested I ask this question here : "I recently bought a Pentax remote (O-RC1 if that matters). Works fine but shuts off after maybe one minute so I have to go back to the camera and press the shutter again. This is not helpful when trying to shoot hummingbirds, who are not respectful of my technical limitations and seem to come to the feeder as soon as my remote de-activates. The K1 manual does not discuss this." Anyone have this issue and or a solution? Thanks

06-20-2017, 06:57 AM	#3
Sam Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 124 Original Poster	Thank you. "Sitting outside right now waiting for hummingbird. Definitely the right answer" Thank you photoptimist

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06-20-2017, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#2
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,316	It's probably not the remote that is shutting off, it's the camera. Check "wrench" menu #2 and the "Auto Power Off" setting. Good luck!

06-20-2017, 07:35 AM	#4
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,316	Originally posted by Sam Dennis "Sitting outside right now waiting for hummingbird. Definitely the right answer" Thank you photoptimist You are most welcome! I've learned a lot on PF and like to help out when I can. Enjoy your K-1!

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