Wireless Remote w/Autofocus

Buddha Jones · 05-07-2009, 05:12 PM

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I am looking for a wireless remote for my K10D that will do the 1/2 press focussing. I don't care of size or price, I just want one that works.

eyou · 05-07-2009, 05:29 PM

i just was looking up this topic. in the menu there is a setting when using a remote to AF confirmation first before actually taking the picture. anyone know how this works?

Buddha Jones · 05-07-2009, 05:32 PM

Does that function work with the Remote-F?

Buddha Jones · 05-07-2009, 05:37 PM

OK, I just read the manual. What that setting does is prevents the shutter from releasing if the image is out of focus. It won't focus for you, it will just prevent you from taking a crappy shot.

SOldBear · 05-07-2009, 05:48 PM

Will this work?

The descriptions say, "Autofocus: -Press it halfway to activates autofocus. (Indicated by Green LED)."

Russell-Evans · 05-07-2009, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

OK, I just read the manual. What that setting does is prevents the shutter from releasing if the image is out of focus. It won't focus for you, it will just prevent you from taking a crappy shot.

That's not correct. It will focus before activating the shutter.

Thank you
Russell

eyou · 05-07-2009, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by Russell-Evans

That's not correct. It will focus before activating the shutter.

Thank you
Russell

well i just ordered a $5 wireless remote

kenyee · 05-07-2009, 07:18 PM

the fleabay wireless ones will work fine...they also support bulb mode.

Jodokast96 · 05-07-2009, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by SOldBear

Will this work?

The descriptions say, "Autofocus: -Press it halfway to activates autofocus. (Indicated by Green LED)."

Best bet in my opinion.

Quension · 05-08-2009, 01:45 AM

You didn't mention a remote type, and there are a couple answers in the thread, so...

IR remotes compatible with Pentax DSLRs have a single whole-press button only. A custom menu option on the camera determines whether it does AF or not before taking the picture.

The other kind of wireless remote, like the one linked to on eBay upthread, has its own wireless receiver that plugs into the wired remote port on the camera. That port supports both half and full press, so such wireless remotes can too.

Confused · 05-08-2009, 04:49 AM

Hi Buddha

Might this be the sort of thing you're looking for ?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/158559-post4.html

http://hkyongnuo.manufacturer.globalsources.com/

Best regards
Richard

Hey Elwood · 05-08-2009, 10:25 AM

I found a really nice and versital remote trigger on ebay. It attaches to your key chain and it allows you to control the camera wirelessly or a wired connection. It's cheap too. Since it goes directly on you keychain you never forget it.

Buddha Jones · 05-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks for the replies peeps, I think I have made my decision.

05-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Wireless Remote w/Autofocus 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 am looking for a wireless remote for my K10D that will do the 1/2 press focussing. I don't care of size or price, I just want one that works.

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05-07-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
eyou Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 224	i just was looking up this topic. in the menu there is a setting when using a remote to AF confirmation first before actually taking the picture. anyone know how this works?

05-07-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	Does that function work with the Remote-F?

05-07-2009, 05:37 PM	#4
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	OK, I just read the manual. What that setting does is prevents the shutter from releasing if the image is out of focus. It won't focus for you, it will just prevent you from taking a crappy shot.

05-07-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Will this work? The descriptions say, "Autofocus: -Press it halfway to activates autofocus. (Indicated by Green LED)."

05-07-2009, 05:58 PM	#6
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Originally posted by Buddha Jones OK, I just read the manual. What that setting does is prevents the shutter from releasing if the image is out of focus. It won't focus for you, it will just prevent you from taking a crappy shot. That's not correct. It will focus before activating the shutter. Thank you Russell

05-07-2009, 06:08 PM	#7
eyou Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 224	Originally posted by Russell-Evans That's not correct. It will focus before activating the shutter. Thank you Russell well i just ordered a $5 wireless remote

05-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#8
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	the fleabay wireless ones will work fine...they also support bulb mode.

05-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#9
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Originally posted by SOldBear Will this work? The descriptions say, "Autofocus: -Press it halfway to activates autofocus. (Indicated by Green LED)." Best bet in my opinion.

05-08-2009, 01:45 AM	#10
Quension Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west coast USA Posts: 206	You didn't mention a remote type, and there are a couple answers in the thread, so... IR remotes compatible with Pentax DSLRs have a single whole-press button only. A custom menu option on the camera determines whether it does AF or not before taking the picture. The other kind of wireless remote, like the one linked to on eBay upthread, has its own wireless receiver that plugs into the wired remote port on the camera. That port supports both half and full press, so such wireless remotes can too.

05-08-2009, 04:49 AM	#11
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi Buddha Might this be the sort of thing you're looking for ? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/158559-post4.html http://hkyongnuo.manufacturer.globalsources.com/ Best regards Richard

05-08-2009, 10:25 AM	#12
Hey Elwood Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 336	I found a really nice and versital remote trigger on ebay. It attaches to your key chain and it allows you to control the camera wirelessly or a wired connection. It's cheap too. Since it goes directly on you keychain you never forget it.

05-08-2009, 11:19 AM	#13
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587 Original Poster	Thanks for the replies peeps, I think I have made my decision.