Wired Remote Shutter Release

C_Jones · 02-03-2016, 01:11 PM

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**csa** · 02-03-2016, 01:20 PM

Thanks for taking the time to assist! It's appreciated!

**THoog** · 02-03-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by csa

Good point! I believe the wireless port is probably the same on the K3 (front); I'll have to take a look. This may have me rethinking getting a wireless one!

The K-3 and the other "metal" bodies have both front-and-rear wireless sensors. The "plastic" bodies only have the front one.

**csa** · 02-03-2016, 01:30 PM

Thanks Todd; I had just looked at my K3, and did see that it had both front & back sensors.

Oldbayrunner · 02-03-2016, 01:35 PM

Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote

C_Jones · 02-03-2016, 02:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Thanks for taking the time to assist! It's appreciated!

You are welcome. Could you possibly tell me, when you use your Vello wired shutter release, do you have your camera drive mode set to ""Remote", or is that not required, which I am thinking may be a possibility since the "wired" is not wireless "remote"? I am almost ready to buy it and wanted to find out if you possibly knew.

C_Jones · 02-03-2016, 03:18 PM

I just wanted to thank you all for your input.

I went ahead and ordered the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H to use with my K-3II and K-5IIS.

I appreciate the help.

**csa** · 02-03-2016, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by C_Jones

You are welcome. Could you possibly tell me, when you use your Vello wired shutter release, do you have your camera drive mode set to ""Remote", or is that not required, which I am thinking may be a possibility since the "wired" is not wireless "remote"? I am almost ready to buy it and wanted to find out if you possibly knew.

Sorry for the delay. No, I don't change the drive mode to Remote. It works with my regular settings.

**csa** · 02-03-2016, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by C_Jones

I just wanted to thank you all for your input.

I went ahead and ordered the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H to use with my K-3II and K-5IIS.

I appreciate the help.

I think you will be very pleased with it! Be sure to let us know how you like it!

**Ex Finn.** · 02-03-2016, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote

Yes it does work great. I do prefer a wired remote for long sessions while using a telescope.

**WPRESTO** · 02-03-2016, 05:06 PM

I have several Vello wired remotes and two Vello wireless remotes - they all work with my K3 and all that I've tried work on my K5 and K20. The Pentax plug is the same as that used on many (all??) Canon DSLRs

**csa** · 02-03-2016, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote

Because not everyone has a smartphone, including me.

Oldbayrunner · 02-03-2016, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by csa

Because not everyone has a smartphone, including me.

What do you use, tin cans on a string???😂

**ramseybuckeye** · 02-03-2016, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by dlh

The wireless remote port on my K-50 is in the front of the camera, so it's really only useful if I want to take pictures in which I'm in the scene. The wired remote is a lot more useful, because I can use it to take a picture when I want absolutely no shaking, e.g., w/bulb or slow shutter speeds.

All you have to do is reach towards the front of the camera, you don't have to be in front of it.

Brooke Meyer · 02-03-2016, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by C_Jones

I have a K-3II and a K-5IIS. I ordered a Foto&Tech Wired Remote Shutter Release Control CS-205 Replacement for PENTAX 645Z, 645D, K3, K5, K5 II, K30, K50, K500, K7, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D and it did not work with either camera. I do not know if I was sent the wrong model, but it looked exactly like what was in the picture of it on the web. I sent it back today, and was notified that my refund was approved (Amazon).

So, I have been looking at the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H. Does anyone have any experience with this product? B and H seems like they know what they are doing, and I want something that works.

Both of these work on K5IIs bodies. The wireless version works around corners and a good distance away. The wired version uses no batteries.

Vello FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release RW-C1 B&H Photo

Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H

02-03-2016, 02:03 PM - 1 Like	#21
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079 Original Poster	Originally posted by csa Thanks for taking the time to assist! It's appreciated! You are welcome. Could you possibly tell me, when you use your Vello wired shutter release, do you have your camera drive mode set to ""Remote", or is that not required, which I am thinking may be a possibility since the "wired" is not wireless "remote"? I am almost ready to buy it and wanted to find out if you possibly knew. Last edited by C_Jones; 02-03-2016 at 02:16 PM.

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C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079 Original Poster	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. Below are the paths to the rechargeable batteries, charger, and EU to US plug adapters, in that order. Li ion Rechargeable 2032 Button Cells LR2032 \| eBay New Coin Button Cell Battery Travel Charger for LIR2032 2025 EU Plug AC100 250V \| eBay 2pcs EU to US USA 110V Socket AC Power Plug Adapter Outlet Travel Converter \| eBay

02-03-2016, 01:20 PM	#17
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks for taking the time to assist! It's appreciated!

02-03-2016, 01:26 PM	#18
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by csa Good point! I believe the wireless port is probably the same on the K3 (front); I'll have to take a look. This may have me rethinking getting a wireless one! The K-3 and the other "metal" bodies have both front-and-rear wireless sensors. The "plastic" bodies only have the front one.

02-03-2016, 01:30 PM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks Todd; I had just looked at my K3, and did see that it had both front & back sensors.

02-03-2016, 01:35 PM	#20
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote

02-03-2016, 03:18 PM	#22
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,079 Original Poster	I just wanted to thank you all for your input. I went ahead and ordered the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H to use with my K-3II and K-5IIS. I appreciate the help.

02-03-2016, 04:23 PM	#23
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by C_Jones You are welcome. Could you possibly tell me, when you use your Vello wired shutter release, do you have your camera drive mode set to ""Remote", or is that not required, which I am thinking may be a possibility since the "wired" is not wireless "remote"? I am almost ready to buy it and wanted to find out if you possibly knew. Sorry for the delay. No, I don't change the drive mode to Remote. It works with my regular settings.

02-03-2016, 04:24 PM	#24
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by C_Jones I just wanted to thank you all for your input. I went ahead and ordered the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H to use with my K-3II and K-5IIS. I appreciate the help. I think you will be very pleased with it! Be sure to let us know how you like it!

02-03-2016, 05:00 PM	#25
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote Yes it does work great. I do prefer a wired remote for long sessions while using a telescope.

02-03-2016, 05:06 PM	#26
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,090	I have several Vello wired remotes and two Vello wireless remotes - they all work with my K3 and all that I've tried work on my K5 and K20. The Pentax plug is the same as that used on many (all??) Canon DSLRs

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02-03-2016, 05:55 PM	#27
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner Why bother buying those... This works great.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote Because not everyone has a smartphone, including me.

02-03-2016, 06:26 PM	#28
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by csa Because not everyone has a smartphone, including me. What do you use, tin cans on a string???😂

02-03-2016, 06:38 PM	#29
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Originally posted by dlh The wireless remote port on my K-50 is in the front of the camera, so it's really only useful if I want to take pictures in which I'm in the scene. The wired remote is a lot more useful, because I can use it to take a picture when I want absolutely no shaking, e.g., w/bulb or slow shutter speeds. All you have to do is reach towards the front of the camera, you don't have to be in front of it.

02-03-2016, 06:41 PM	#30
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by C_Jones I have a K-3II and a K-5IIS. I ordered a Foto&Tech Wired Remote Shutter Release Control CS-205 Replacement for PENTAX 645Z, 645D, K3, K5, K5 II, K30, K50, K500, K7, K110D, K100D, K100D Super, K200D, K10D, K20D and it did not work with either camera. I do not know if I was sent the wrong model, but it looked exactly like what was in the picture of it on the web. I sent it back today, and was notified that my refund was approved (Amazon). So, I have been looking at the Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H. Does anyone have any experience with this product? B and H seems like they know what they are doing, and I want something that works. Both of these work on K5IIs bodies. The wireless version works around corners and a good distance away. The wired version uses no batteries. Vello FreeWave Wireless Remote Shutter Release RW-C1 B&H Photo Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H