Using Phone App to control remote shooting of K70

**87Duckfan** · 05-01-2021, 10:51 AM

Has anyone tried this?

The Ricoh website says there is an app called GR Remote, which states:

"GR Remote is an exclusive GR II application that enables you to use the communication device to perform camera shooting and photo display and specify various camera settings."

Seems like this is what I'm looking for, but can't find it in the Apple store.

Any suggestions???

Adam · 05-01-2021, 11:06 AM

You'll need to get the Image Sync app. Here's a quick overview of what it can do:

Pentax K-S2 Review - Wi-Fi Features | PentaxForums.com Reviews

wstruth · 05-01-2021, 04:51 PM

As said above you want the ImageSync app.

**DWS1** · 05-01-2021, 05:59 PM

I tried ImageSync and wasn't impressed. I just stick to my wired remote.

**87Duckfan** · 05-01-2021, 10:06 PM

That was my next question!

Originally posted by DWS1

I tried ImageSync and wasn't impressed. I just stick to my wired remote.

mtkeller · 05-01-2021, 10:11 PM - **1 Like**

Image Sync has gotten better, especially now that the most recent version allows you to shoot with your phone in landscape orientation. Unlike a wired remote, you can control camera settings from your phone via Image Sync. For the K-70, it is still painfully slow to transmit images, but for shooting, it’s quite useful. One of the reasons I don’t care that my new K-3 iii doesn’t have a flippy screen is that I almost never used the one on my K-70 and instead would use Image Sync to control and take shots when the camera was in an awkward position.

**K2 to K50** · 05-01-2021, 11:27 PM - **1 Like**

I have also used Imagesync with my KP - useful for when I want to be in the pic with group shots of family or friends, but too far away for the shutter cable release. Place camera on tripod, picnic table or tree stump, frame, get with the group, and shoot.

**Michail_P** · 05-02-2021, 04:33 AM

Image Sync app works great for me too with my K-70. Have done it many times. It’s simple but you’d better be careful with your settings on the camera first.

**Pentax Syntax** · 05-02-2021, 06:11 AM - **1 Like**

I use image Sync frequently. Even with the articulating K-1ii screen I use my phone for focusing and capture. Great for very low flower shots on small tripods.

05-01-2021, 10:51 AM	#1
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 402	Using Phone App to control remote shooting of K70 Has anyone tried this? The Ricoh website says there is an app called GR Remote, which states: "GR Remote is an exclusive GR II application that enables you to use the communication device to perform camera shooting and photo display and specify various camera settings." Seems like this is what I'm looking for, but can't find it in the Apple store. Any suggestions???

05-01-2021, 11:06 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	You'll need to get the Image Sync app. Here's a quick overview of what it can do: Pentax K-S2 Review - Wi-Fi Features \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-01-2021, 04:51 PM	#3
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	As said above you want the ImageSync app.

05-01-2021, 05:59 PM	#4
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	I tried ImageSync and wasn't impressed. I just stick to my wired remote.

05-01-2021, 10:06 PM	#5
87Duckfan Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 402 Original Poster	That was my next question! Originally posted by DWS1 I tried ImageSync and wasn't impressed. I just stick to my wired remote.

05-01-2021, 10:11 PM - 1 Like	#6
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Image Sync has gotten better, especially now that the most recent version allows you to shoot with your phone in landscape orientation. Unlike a wired remote, you can control camera settings from your phone via Image Sync. For the K-70, it is still painfully slow to transmit images, but for shooting, it’s quite useful. One of the reasons I don’t care that my new K-3 iii doesn’t have a flippy screen is that I almost never used the one on my K-70 and instead would use Image Sync to control and take shots when the camera was in an awkward position.

05-01-2021, 11:27 PM - 1 Like	#7
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	I have also used Imagesync with my KP - useful for when I want to be in the pic with group shots of family or friends, but too far away for the shutter cable release. Place camera on tripod, picnic table or tree stump, frame, get with the group, and shoot.

05-02-2021, 04:33 AM	#8
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Image Sync app works great for me too with my K-70. Have done it many times. It’s simple but you’d better be careful with your settings on the camera first.

05-02-2021, 06:11 AM - 1 Like	#9
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	I use image Sync frequently. Even with the articulating K-1ii screen I use my phone for focusing and capture. Great for very low flower shots on small tripods.