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Rainy Day · 04-10-2011, 08:07 PM

Need to get a good cable shutter release for my K-7 to have some fun with long shutter speeds in Bulb mode. Have done a few quick searches on this forum and also Google, but haven't found anything satisfactory.

Will need something with a lock obviously, to take advantage of Bulb exposure!

sterretje · 04-11-2011, 03:25 AM

Pentax CS205; has a lock so your fingers don't get tired.

I'm sure there are others and they are quite easy to make yourself (if you can solder). Do a search here (and using google) for 'dyi cable release'

bdery · 04-11-2011, 05:06 AM

I bought a 1$ Yongnuo (with lock, a necessary feature) from dealextreme. It's such a simple mechanism (actually the release does nothing more than close a circuit), there's no reason to pay a premium for it.

sunny16 · 04-11-2011, 06:13 AM

The Pentax Remote F would be a good option. In the custom settings menu you can set it (may actually be the default setting) to open shutter on first press and close shutter on second press. This remote works with all models from at least the K10D (maybe even further back?) I've heard that some of the 3rd party remotes have better distance... so depending on how far away you want to be you might take that into consideration. I'm usually within five feet of the camera and have never had any issues. Currently sells for $20 US on the major online sites.

Hope this helps!

bdery · 04-11-2011, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by sunny16

The Pentax Remote F would be a good option. In the custom settings menu you can set it (may actually be the default setting) to open shutter on first press and close shutter on second press. This remote works with all models from at least the K10D (maybe even further back?) I've heard that some of the 3rd party remotes have better distance... so depending on how far away you want to be you might take that into consideration. I'm usually within five feet of the camera and have never had any issues. Currently sells for $20 US on the major online sites.

Again, the Yongnuo remote works and sells for about 1.50$...

I believe the feature you refer to (open on first press, close on second) may only be available on newer models. I know it's not there for the K20D.

slip · 04-11-2011, 11:48 AM

I made one of these from the dollar store for my K10D and it works great. not sure about the bulb mode as I haven't used it for that yet, but I am sure it would work.

Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras

cheers

Entropy · 04-11-2011, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Rainy Day

Need to get a good cable shutter release for my K-7 to have some fun with long shutter speeds in Bulb mode. Have done a few quick searches on this forum and also Google, but haven't found anything satisfactory.

Will need something with a lock obviously, to take advantage of Bulb exposure!

Anything that works with a Canon Rebel will work with our cameras - same connector (2.5mm TRS plug) and pinout:
Sleeve = ground
Ring = focus
Tip = shutter

sunny16 · 04-11-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Again, the Yongnuo remote works and sells for about 1.50$...

I believe the feature you refer to (open on first press, close on second) may only be available on newer models. I know it's not there for the K20D.

Very true. I didn't mean to confuse the matter. The remote itself will work with the cameras but the ability to trigger the shutter in the manner I mentioned is not available in my K10D but is in my K5 (I know the K5 and K7 are similar, but never owning one I can't 100% confirm whether this option exists in that camera.)

Thanks and best of luck!

Rainy Day · 04-11-2011, 10:29 PM

Haha, those cheapie ones look just about all I need. After all, all I want it for is long exposures.

Regarding that Pentax CS-205, the official list of compatible cameras is as follows...

*istD, *istDS, *istDS2, *istDL, *istDL2, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D

Note a distinct lack of K-7 (as well as K-5, KR, K-X...) I don't know whether it would still work with those newer cameras, but that particular one seems to be a bit old...

sterretje · 04-12-2011, 08:20 AM

I guess that that list has not been updated. Page 303 of the K-7 manual

Entropy · 04-14-2011, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Rainy Day

Haha, those cheapie ones look just about all I need. After all, all I want it for is long exposures.

Regarding that Pentax CS-205, the official list of compatible cameras is as follows...

*istD, *istDS, *istDS2, *istDL, *istDL2, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D

Note a distinct lack of K-7 (as well as K-5, KR, K-X...) I don't know whether it would still work with those newer cameras, but that particular one seems to be a bit old...

If it's compatible with the K10/K20, it'll be compatible with K-5 and (I assume) K-7.

Pinout never changed - and I can confirm I've used the same DIY release with the K10, K20, and K-5.

YossarianKL · 04-16-2011, 04:21 AM

I have two cable releases from Opteka. One is just a standard button and slide lock and the other has the extra feature of an intervalmeter. Both work great and I haven't had any problem with them. I have used for my K200D and they tested fine with my K5.

04-10-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
Rainy Day Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Southern Highlands Photos: Albums Posts: 134	Cable Shutter Release - Advice? Need to get a good cable shutter release for my K-7 to have some fun with long shutter speeds in Bulb mode. Have done a few quick searches on this forum and also Google, but haven't found anything satisfactory. Will need something with a lock obviously, to take advantage of Bulb exposure!

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04-11-2011, 03:25 AM	#2
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Pentax CS205; has a lock so your fingers don't get tired. I'm sure there are others and they are quite easy to make yourself (if you can solder). Do a search here (and using google) for 'dyi cable release'

04-11-2011, 05:06 AM	#3
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	I bought a 1$ Yongnuo (with lock, a necessary feature) from dealextreme. It's such a simple mechanism (actually the release does nothing more than close a circuit), there's no reason to pay a premium for it.

04-11-2011, 06:13 AM	#4
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309	The Pentax Remote F would be a good option. In the custom settings menu you can set it (may actually be the default setting) to open shutter on first press and close shutter on second press. This remote works with all models from at least the K10D (maybe even further back?) I've heard that some of the 3rd party remotes have better distance... so depending on how far away you want to be you might take that into consideration. I'm usually within five feet of the camera and have never had any issues. Currently sells for $20 US on the major online sites. Hope this helps!

04-11-2011, 10:04 AM	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by sunny16 The Pentax Remote F would be a good option. In the custom settings menu you can set it (may actually be the default setting) to open shutter on first press and close shutter on second press. This remote works with all models from at least the K10D (maybe even further back?) I've heard that some of the 3rd party remotes have better distance... so depending on how far away you want to be you might take that into consideration. I'm usually within five feet of the camera and have never had any issues. Currently sells for $20 US on the major online sites. Again, the Yongnuo remote works and sells for about 1.50$... I believe the feature you refer to (open on first press, close on second) may only be available on newer models. I know it's not there for the K20D.

04-11-2011, 11:48 AM	#6
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I made one of these from the dollar store for my K10D and it works great. not sure about the bulb mode as I haven't used it for that yet, but I am sure it would work. Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras cheers

04-11-2011, 01:59 PM	#7
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by Rainy Day Need to get a good cable shutter release for my K-7 to have some fun with long shutter speeds in Bulb mode. Have done a few quick searches on this forum and also Google, but haven't found anything satisfactory. Will need something with a lock obviously, to take advantage of Bulb exposure! Anything that works with a Canon Rebel will work with our cameras - same connector (2.5mm TRS plug) and pinout: Sleeve = ground Ring = focus Tip = shutter

04-11-2011, 02:08 PM	#8
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309	Originally posted by bdery Again, the Yongnuo remote works and sells for about 1.50$... I believe the feature you refer to (open on first press, close on second) may only be available on newer models. I know it's not there for the K20D. Very true. I didn't mean to confuse the matter. The remote itself will work with the cameras but the ability to trigger the shutter in the manner I mentioned is not available in my K10D but is in my K5 (I know the K5 and K7 are similar, but never owning one I can't 100% confirm whether this option exists in that camera.) Thanks and best of luck!

04-11-2011, 10:29 PM	#9
Rainy Day Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Southern Highlands Photos: Albums Posts: 134 Original Poster	Haha, those cheapie ones look just about all I need. After all, all I want it for is long exposures. Regarding that Pentax CS-205, the official list of compatible cameras is as follows... istD, istDS, istDS2, istDL, *istDL2, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D Note a distinct lack of K-7 (as well as K-5, KR, K-X...) I don't know whether it would still work with those newer cameras, but that particular one seems to be a bit old...

04-12-2011, 08:20 AM	#10
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	I guess that that list has not been updated. Page 303 of the K-7 manual

04-14-2011, 10:45 AM	#11
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by Rainy Day Haha, those cheapie ones look just about all I need. After all, all I want it for is long exposures. Regarding that Pentax CS-205, the official list of compatible cameras is as follows... istD, istDS, istDS2, istDL, *istDL2, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D Note a distinct lack of K-7 (as well as K-5, KR, K-X...) I don't know whether it would still work with those newer cameras, but that particular one seems to be a bit old... If it's compatible with the K10/K20, it'll be compatible with K-5 and (I assume) K-7. Pinout never changed - and I can confirm I've used the same DIY release with the K10, K20, and K-5.

04-16-2011, 04:21 AM	#12
YossarianKL Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 54	I have two cable releases from Opteka. One is just a standard button and slide lock and the other has the extra feature of an intervalmeter. Both work great and I haven't had any problem with them. I have used for my K200D and they tested fine with my K5.

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