Any 3rd party-compatible wired controllers for the K3iii?

**doodahdoodoo** · 11-05-2022, 05:11 PM

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From what I read on the forums, the K3iii is special in that it needs the official Pentax remote to trigger the shutter. This is disappointing because I like using the interval shooting mode on my PixelPro remote and not going through the camera. True, I could set up interval shooting in the camera and use my phone to trigger the shutter, but I'd prefer to be away from my phone when I'm doing my photography.

Any advice or leads on a 3rd party remote that's compatible with the K3iii and has interval shooting capabilities, or am I stuck with my phone/forced to buy the Pentax remote?

Thanks!

kkoether · 11-05-2022, 08:11 PM

I have not tried my Neewer wired remote on my K-3 III. My MIOPS Smart Trigger works just fine on it though. I'll give the other one a try tomorrow and let you know.

kypfer · 11-06-2022, 01:53 AM

Which "official Pentax remote" did you have in mind?
My "JJC TM-Series Multi-Function Timer Remote Control" JJC TM-C Multi-Function Timer Remote Control for Canon / Contax / Pentax / Samsung - replaces Canon RS-60E3, Contax LA-50, Pentax CS-205, Samsung SSR-D1, SR9NX01: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo works with my K-3iii, just as it does with my other Pentax DSLRs that have cable release sockets (except the KP & K-70, which use a bigger plug)

**Larrymc** · 11-06-2022, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

My Pixel Pro TW-283E3 works fine as a wired remote and also works fine with my TW-283RX as a wireless remote. There is occasionally a problem with the 90 degree camera male end of the remote cable seating in the camera socket. That may be your problem..

kkoether · 11-06-2022, 05:45 PM

My Neewer NW-880 also works just fine with my K-3 III.

**doodahdoodoo** · 11-06-2022, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

My Pixel Pro TW-283E3 works fine as a wired remote and also works fine with my TW-283RX as a wireless remote. There is occasionally a problem with the 90 degree camera male end of the remote cable seating in the camera socket. That may be your problem..

I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue.

kkoether · 11-06-2022, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by doodahdoodoo

I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue.

My K-3 did that to me trying to use a wired remote. It was a setting, but I cannot remember which setting it was. It was about 8 years ago.

**clackers** · 11-06-2022, 09:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by doodahdoodoo

From what I read on the forums, the K3iii is special in that it needs the official Pentax remote to trigger the shutter.

Oh, where was that claimed?

**fri98** · 11-06-2022, 10:41 PM

Why not use your phone with the image sync app?

**Larrymc** · 11-07-2022, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by doodahdoodoo

I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue.

To enable the TW 283 to AF before shutter release go to the C 2 Menu then AF/AE lock settings then Still Image then Shutter / AF Button then either the Shutter...AF selection or the Shutter Only selection. By ticking the Shutter AF........AF AF selection you will be able to use both the the shutter release button and the AF button to autofocus. The other selections are self explanatory. Hope this works for you. BTW, it works with the TW-283RX wirelessly set up like this also.

**AggieDad** · 11-07-2022, 09:01 AM

Almost any remote that has the correct connector will fire your camera – even two bare wires you touch together. All you are doing is completing a circuit.

**Larrymc** · 11-07-2022, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by AggieDad

Almost any remote that has the correct connector will fire your camera – even two bare wires you touch together. All you are doing is completing a circuit.

The Mk III has to be set up correctly to allow the remote to focus then release the shutter with a completed circuit.

Not a Number · 11-07-2022, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Oh, where was that claimed?

Check out this thread. It seems the K-3 iii is picky about the remotes that work with it.

Lloyd_Christmas · 11-07-2022, 10:55 AM

I use my shutterboss without batteries in it to fire the shutter.

**Larrymc** · 11-07-2022, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Check out this thread. It seems the K-3 iii is picky about the remotes that work with it.

I can't seem to find that information where was it in that article?

11-05-2022, 05:11 PM	#1
doodahdoodoo Site Supporter Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 3	Any 3rd party-compatible wired controllers for the K3iii? 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. From what I read on the forums, the K3iii is special in that it needs the official Pentax remote to trigger the shutter. This is disappointing because I like using the interval shooting mode on my PixelPro remote and not going through the camera. True, I could set up interval shooting in the camera and use my phone to trigger the shutter, but I'd prefer to be away from my phone when I'm doing my photography. Any advice or leads on a 3rd party remote that's compatible with the K3iii and has interval shooting capabilities, or am I stuck with my phone/forced to buy the Pentax remote? Thanks!

11-05-2022, 08:11 PM	#2
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	I have not tried my Neewer wired remote on my K-3 III. My MIOPS Smart Trigger works just fine on it though. I'll give the other one a try tomorrow and let you know. Last edited by kkoether; 11-06-2022 at 05:46 PM.

11-07-2022, 08:44 AM	#10
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by doodahdoodoo I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue. To enable the TW 283 to AF before shutter release go to the C 2 Menu then AF/AE lock settings then Still Image then Shutter / AF Button then either the Shutter...AF selection or the Shutter Only selection. By ticking the Shutter AF........AF AF selection you will be able to use both the the shutter release button and the AF button to autofocus. The other selections are self explanatory. Hope this works for you. BTW, it works with the TW-283RX wirelessly set up like this also. Last edited by Larrymc; 11-07-2022 at 10:44 AM. Reason: more information

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11-06-2022, 01:53 AM	#3
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,595	Which "official Pentax remote" did you have in mind? My "JJC TM-Series Multi-Function Timer Remote Control" JJC TM-C Multi-Function Timer Remote Control for Canon / Contax / Pentax / Samsung - replaces Canon RS-60E3, Contax LA-50, Pentax CS-205, Samsung SSR-D1, SR9NX01: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo works with my K-3iii, just as it does with my other Pentax DSLRs that have cable release sockets (except the KP & K-70, which use a bigger plug)

11-06-2022, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#4
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	My Pixel Pro TW-283E3 works fine as a wired remote and also works fine with my TW-283RX as a wireless remote. There is occasionally a problem with the 90 degree camera male end of the remote cable seating in the camera socket. That may be your problem..

11-06-2022, 05:45 PM	#5
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	My Neewer NW-880 also works just fine with my K-3 III.

11-06-2022, 06:22 PM	#6
doodahdoodoo Site Supporter Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by Larrymc My Pixel Pro TW-283E3 works fine as a wired remote and also works fine with my TW-283RX as a wireless remote. There is occasionally a problem with the 90 degree camera male end of the remote cable seating in the camera socket. That may be your problem.. I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue.

11-06-2022, 08:08 PM	#7
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by doodahdoodoo I have the same remote, and it works fine on my K70, so I don't want to buy another remote to test out. My remote focuses the K3iii, but does not fire the shutter. I'll replace the batteries and see if that fixes the issue. My K-3 did that to me trying to use a wired remote. It was a setting, but I cannot remember which setting it was. It was about 8 years ago.

11-06-2022, 09:20 PM - 1 Like	#8
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by doodahdoodoo From what I read on the forums, the K3iii is special in that it needs the official Pentax remote to trigger the shutter. Oh, where was that claimed?

11-06-2022, 10:41 PM	#9
fri98 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Monterrey, México Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 296	Why not use your phone with the image sync app?

11-07-2022, 09:01 AM	#11
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,455	Almost any remote that has the correct connector will fire your camera – even two bare wires you touch together. All you are doing is completing a circuit.

11-07-2022, 09:44 AM	#12
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by AggieDad Almost any remote that has the correct connector will fire your camera – even two bare wires you touch together. All you are doing is completing a circuit. The Mk III has to be set up correctly to allow the remote to focus then release the shutter with a completed circuit.

11-07-2022, 10:38 AM	#13
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by clackers Oh, where was that claimed? Check out this thread. It seems the K-3 iii is picky about the remotes that work with it.

11-07-2022, 10:55 AM	#14
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 462	I use my shutterboss without batteries in it to fire the shutter.

11-07-2022, 11:02 AM	#15
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Not a Number Check out this thread. It seems the K-3 iii is picky about the remotes that work with it. I can't seem to find that information where was it in that article?