Wireless shutter release that focusses....

Buddha Jones · 06-08-2008, 04:17 AM

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I know that there has to be a solution out there somewhere... who has it?

**monochrome** · 06-08-2008, 05:41 AM

Pages 34 of the K10D manual describes how to turn on and turn off autofocus in the Custom Settings menu when using the remote shutter release. There must be a similar function for the K20.

Buddha Jones · 06-08-2008, 09:45 AM

I am looking for a wirelss remote, IR pref that has the same function as the reguar shutter button where you hold it down half way it will focus. The Pentax F remote doesnt have this feature, is there a remote out there that does?

clm · 06-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Custom menu setting in the camera, like monochrome said. I have the same remote and it works this way with my GX-1S and my K200D(or not, depending on camera setting).

George Lama · 06-08-2008, 04:39 PM

There is no half-press function built-in to the wireless. You would need to have to separate signals to send to the camera, and at least on the wireless features, you only have one - to activate the shutter.

Indeed, one of the menu options allows you to auto-focus right before it takes the shot. I've used it many times with my non-Pentax remote and it works - press the button, autofocus, click.

F-Stop · 06-08-2008, 05:24 PM

I use the Pentax D remote I think it is I have, one with the rectangle button.

I set the remote timer to 2sec and the lens focuses first and then takes the shot. I didn't have any success with just leaving it on wireless with no delay.

clm · 06-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

I am looking for a wirelss remote, IR pref that has the same function as the reguar shutter button where you hold it down half way it will focus. The Pentax F remote doesnt have this feature, is there a remote out there that does?

You want to autofocus with the wireless remote, but not trip the shutter? What for? I'm just wondering.

Buddha Jones · 06-08-2008, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by clm

You want to autofocus with the wireless remote, but not trip the shutter? What for? I'm just wondering.

Self portraits. I can't focus on myself if I am behing the camera.

I had to use a wired remote, but that limits how far I canbe from the camera. Wireless is needed.

alohadave · 06-08-2008, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

Self portraits. I can't focus on myself if I am behing the camera.

I had to use a wired remote, but that limits how far I canbe from the camera. Wireless is needed.

Homebrew Wired Remote for Canon EOS 350D Camera

You can make the remote as long as you need, for the cost of a couple switches and wire.

Pentax uses the same wiring as Canon for the wired remotes.

Confused · 06-08-2008, 08:00 PM

Hi Buddha Jones

Re your question:

Quote:

Wireless shutter release that focusses....I know that there has to be a solution out there somewhere....who has it?

I DO ! I hereby claim my 'complimentary' case of Budweiser and will drop by to collect it ASAP.....LOL ! Try the following links below, complete with photos to show how it operates. IMHO it's utterly brilliant, considerably cheaper and by comparison with Pentax's offering, it leaves the Remote F in the dust ! It works up to 100 metres/320 feet away....and I'm not kidding, either ! No connection, apart from being a satisfied customer.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/84720-post29.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/84728-post30.html

Best regards
Richard

Hong Kong Yong Nuo Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd

ve2vfd · 06-08-2008, 08:23 PM

Can't help you with the wireless Buddha, but being the cheap-arse that I am, I made myself a wired one... check out that older thread.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/17241-make-diy-...your-k10d.html

Pat

Jodokast96 · 06-09-2008, 03:04 PM

Wireless Remote for Pentax K100D K10D CS-205 GX-10 R7D - eBay (item 130225167441 end time May-30-08 20:15:32 PDT)

Same basic design, works great. Might be a little easier on the wallet (or might not, lol).

pentax4ever · 06-09-2008, 06:52 PM

I have the same Hong Kong remote that Confused has and it works great and best of all it's cheap!

ryan s · 06-09-2008, 11:50 PM

Why not use a hyperfocal setting on the lens?

George Lama · 06-10-2008, 08:03 PM

I paid 4.99 for my remote - it's a standard miniature TV remote (no numbers) and as I posted in my original post months ago, it works flawlessly, looks a heck of a lot better than those flat remotes being sold on ebay, and it's extremely ergonomic.

All you need is a recent all-in-one remote and test codes until you find the right one.

06-08-2008, 04:17 AM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Wireless shutter release that focusses.... 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. I know that there has to be a solution out there somewhere... who has it?

06-08-2008, 08:00 PM	#10
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Buddha Jones Re your question: Quote: Wireless shutter release that focusses....I know that there has to be a solution out there somewhere....who has it? I DO ! I hereby claim my 'complimentary' case of Budweiser and will drop by to collect it ASAP.....LOL ! Try the following links below, complete with photos to show how it operates. IMHO it's utterly brilliant, considerably cheaper and by comparison with Pentax's offering, it leaves the Remote F in the dust ! It works up to 100 metres/320 feet away....and I'm not kidding, either ! No connection, apart from being a satisfied customer. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/84720-post29.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/84728-post30.html Best regards Richard Hong Kong Yong Nuo Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd Last edited by Confused; 06-09-2008 at 03:03 AM.

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06-08-2008, 05:41 AM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Pages 34 of the K10D manual describes how to turn on and turn off autofocus in the Custom Settings menu when using the remote shutter release. There must be a similar function for the K20.

06-08-2008, 09:45 AM	#3
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	I am looking for a wirelss remote, IR pref that has the same function as the reguar shutter button where you hold it down half way it will focus. The Pentax F remote doesnt have this feature, is there a remote out there that does?

06-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
clm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 220	Custom menu setting in the camera, like monochrome said. I have the same remote and it works this way with my GX-1S and my K200D(or not, depending on camera setting).

06-08-2008, 04:39 PM	#5
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	There is no half-press function built-in to the wireless. You would need to have to separate signals to send to the camera, and at least on the wireless features, you only have one - to activate the shutter. Indeed, one of the menu options allows you to auto-focus right before it takes the shot. I've used it many times with my non-Pentax remote and it works - press the button, autofocus, click.

06-08-2008, 05:24 PM	#6
F-Stop Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	I use the Pentax D remote I think it is I have, one with the rectangle button. I set the remote timer to 2sec and the lens focuses first and then takes the shot. I didn't have any success with just leaving it on wireless with no delay.

06-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#7
clm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 220	Originally posted by Buddha Jones I am looking for a wirelss remote, IR pref that has the same function as the reguar shutter button where you hold it down half way it will focus. The Pentax F remote doesnt have this feature, is there a remote out there that does? You want to autofocus with the wireless remote, but not trip the shutter? What for? I'm just wondering.

06-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#8
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	Originally posted by clm You want to autofocus with the wireless remote, but not trip the shutter? What for? I'm just wondering. Self portraits. I can't focus on myself if I am behing the camera. I had to use a wired remote, but that limits how far I canbe from the camera. Wireless is needed.

06-08-2008, 07:35 PM	#9
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Originally posted by Buddha Jones Self portraits. I can't focus on myself if I am behing the camera. I had to use a wired remote, but that limits how far I canbe from the camera. Wireless is needed. Homebrew Wired Remote for Canon EOS 350D Camera You can make the remote as long as you need, for the cost of a couple switches and wire. Pentax uses the same wiring as Canon for the wired remotes.

06-08-2008, 08:23 PM	#11
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Can't help you with the wireless Buddha, but being the cheap-arse that I am, I made myself a wired one... check out that older thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/17241-make-diy-...your-k10d.html Pat

06-09-2008, 03:04 PM	#12
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Wireless Remote for Pentax K100D K10D CS-205 GX-10 R7D - eBay (item 130225167441 end time May-30-08 20:15:32 PDT) Same basic design, works great. Might be a little easier on the wallet (or might not, lol).

06-09-2008, 06:52 PM	#13
pentax4ever Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada Posts: 25	I have the same Hong Kong remote that Confused has and it works great and best of all it's cheap!

06-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#14
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Why not use a hyperfocal setting on the lens?

06-10-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	I paid 4.99 for my remote - it's a standard miniature TV remote (no numbers) and as I posted in my original post months ago, it works flawlessly, looks a heck of a lot better than those flat remotes being sold on ebay, and it's extremely ergonomic. All you need is a recent all-in-one remote and test codes until you find the right one.