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craig1024 · 04-04-2008, 02:01 PM

I just got a new Pentax F remote. Is there something special I need to do to set it up for my
K10? Does it not come with a battery?

and · 04-04-2008, 02:24 PM

you need to set the drive mode to remote control.
yes it comes with a battery.

craig1024 · 04-04-2008, 02:34 PM

I'm such an idiot! I knew that. Thanks for the reminder.

christinelandon · 04-04-2008, 04:31 PM

Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out!

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by christinelandon

Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out!

The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead.

AlanR · 04-06-2008, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead.

Albert; I just added you to my will - you'll have a slightly used F remote sometime before 2108. I've found it pretty handy for interior flash work on a tripod with multiple flashes. In fact you gave me some great tips on how to setup and bounce. Thanks.

craig1024 · 04-06-2008, 05:38 PM

Thanks, You guys are awesome.

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04-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#2
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	you need to set the drive mode to remote control. yes it comes with a battery.

04-04-2008, 02:34 PM	#3
craig1024 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 109 Original Poster	I'm such an idiot! I knew that. Thanks for the reminder.

04-04-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out!

04-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#5
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by christinelandon Craig1024, the Remote F battery is supposedly good for about 30,000 activations, according to Pentax. Unfortunately, once it's dead, the remote has to go to Pentax service for battery replacement. That indicates either a hard-wired battery or a proprietary one (or both); I haven't tried disassembling mine to find out! The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead.

04-06-2008, 01:03 AM	#6
AlanR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The remote F is cheap enough that when mine goes bye-bye, I'll junk it and buy a new one if the battery is proprietary. When it dies, I'll have a look inside before deciding. I have an electronics soldering iron if it is soldered in. On the other hand, at the rate I use the remote, it will probably be 2108 by the time the battery goes dead. Albert; I just added you to my will - you'll have a slightly used F remote sometime before 2108. I've found it pretty handy for interior flash work on a tripod with multiple flashes. In fact you gave me some great tips on how to setup and bounce. Thanks.

04-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#7
craig1024 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 109 Original Poster	Thanks, You guys are awesome.

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