Is there CS-205 cable switch extension or a remote trigger w/ focus control?

rjdesq · 01-22-2009, 04:23 PM

Hi gang,

I have a Pentax K10D and a CS-205 cable switch, as well as the Remote Control F. Unfortunately, the Remote Control F does not seem to have a feature to adjust the focus when you depress the button halfway. The CS-205 does, but the cable is not very long. Do any of you know if there is an extension cable made to fit the Cs-205 to give me some more length, or alternately if there is a better wireless remote trigger available that will allow me to focus remotely?

Thanks!

Vylen · 01-22-2009, 04:29 PM

the cable switch is a pretty simple device - i bet you can just use earphone extender cables.... or hell if you really need to, cut up the wire and add in some extra length yourself...

rjdesq · 01-22-2009, 04:33 PM

The thought has crossed my mind on both of those ideas. Guess I'll try the earphone extender first, haha.

hinckc · 01-22-2009, 04:48 PM

The K10D and K20D have a (C) custom menu option that enables and disables AF when the infra-red remote is half pressed.
edit: I'm not sure if it recognizes a half press, but it _will_ AF before tripping the shutter, the way it would if you just press the physical shutter button in AF-S.
end edit:

I can't remember now for sure if that was available on my K100D, but I think you can do it with that camera as well...

-Chris

Last edited by hinckc; 01-22-2009 at 06:14 PM. Reason: correctness... :)

rjdesq · 01-22-2009, 09:39 PM

Yep...found this out tonight too. I justed needed to set “AF in remote control” to yes on the Custom menu and the Remote F worked like a charm. And yeah, it was a full press that activated the AF.

Venturi · 01-23-2009, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

the cable switch is a pretty simple device - i bet you can just use earphone extender cables.... or hell if you really need to, cut up the wire and add in some extra length yourself...

It's a standard 3.5mm(?) stereo miniphone plug so you should be able to just buy an extension. Here's a few from a reputable dealer: Parts-Express.com - 3.5mm Stereo Cords

qquake2k · 01-24-2009, 05:37 AM

I have a wireless (not infrared) remote that I got off Ebay. It works great. There is a receiver that plugs into the camera, and a transmitter with an extendable antenna. Even with the antenna retracted, it has great range. It works from anywhere, front, back, or sides of the camera. And it has the half-press for fucus feature. I love it.

01-22-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
rjdesq Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 25	Is there CS-205 cable switch extension or a remote trigger w/ focus control? Hi gang, I have a Pentax K10D and a CS-205 cable switch, as well as the Remote Control F. Unfortunately, the Remote Control F does not seem to have a feature to adjust the focus when you depress the button halfway. The CS-205 does, but the cable is not very long. Do any of you know if there is an extension cable made to fit the Cs-205 to give me some more length, or alternately if there is a better wireless remote trigger available that will allow me to focus remotely? Thanks!

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01-22-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	the cable switch is a pretty simple device - i bet you can just use earphone extender cables.... or hell if you really need to, cut up the wire and add in some extra length yourself...

01-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
rjdesq Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 25 Original Poster	The thought has crossed my mind on both of those ideas. Guess I'll try the earphone extender first, haha.

01-22-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
hinckc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	The K10D and K20D have a (C) custom menu option that enables and disables AF when the infra-red remote is half pressed. edit: I'm not sure if it recognizes a half press, but it _will_ AF before tripping the shutter, the way it would if you just press the physical shutter button in AF-S. end edit: I can't remember now for sure if that was available on my K100D, but I think you can do it with that camera as well... -Chris Last edited by hinckc; 01-22-2009 at 06:14 PM. Reason: correctness... :)

01-22-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
rjdesq Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 25 Original Poster	Yep...found this out tonight too. I justed needed to set “AF in remote control” to yes on the Custom menu and the Remote F worked like a charm. And yeah, it was a full press that activated the AF.

01-23-2009, 11:05 AM	#6
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	Originally posted by Vylen the cable switch is a pretty simple device - i bet you can just use earphone extender cables.... or hell if you really need to, cut up the wire and add in some extra length yourself... It's a standard 3.5mm(?) stereo miniphone plug so you should be able to just buy an extension. Here's a few from a reputable dealer: Parts-Express.com - 3.5mm Stereo Cords

01-24-2009, 05:37 AM	#7
qquake2k New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 24	I have a wireless (not infrared) remote that I got off Ebay. It works great. There is a receiver that plugs into the camera, and a transmitter with an extendable antenna. Even with the antenna retracted, it has great range. It works from anywhere, front, back, or sides of the camera. And it has the half-press for fucus feature. I love it.

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