Remote for K20D and K-x

geezerdude · 02-08-2010, 05:27 AM

This has been posted before, I'm sure, but does anyone know what Canon (or other brand) electronic remote works with these cameras? I ask, because when I had an *ist D before, I had one and it was a LOT cheaper than the one from Pentax!
Thanks for your response!
Rob

GoremanX · 02-08-2010, 06:00 AM

But what kind of remote are you referring to? IR? Wired? RF?

My RF remote for my K-7 cost $30, and there are many for $20 or less. Canon ones work fine, as long as they include the right plug end (K-x does not support this)

The Pentax IR Remote F costs very little. I just bought one for $10 from Pentaman on the marketplace of this very forum. He frequently has them for sale (brand new, in original box). Sometimes for less than $10, always includes shipping within NA.

I recently bought a wired remote on eBay for $6.95. Works great on my K-7, has focus and lock positions. The K-x does not support wired remotes, though.

geezerdude · 02-08-2010, 10:23 AM

Sorry! WIRELESS remotes. I'll try to find Pentaman.
Thanks

GerryL · 02-08-2010, 10:51 AM

If they are the third party remotes that say "universal" or has the P,C, S,N buttons, then they will work fine with all the cameras (Pentax, Canon, Sony, Nikon).

GerryL · 02-08-2010, 10:52 AM

Hmm..I guess I didn't ask what kind of wireless remote, IR or RF (radio frequency triggered).

BillM · 02-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Might want to consider your app,
IR is very reliable, not prone to interferrence
but is somewhat directional and pretty much requires line of sight.
can use small piece of foil at sensor for more flexibility.

RF can be influenced by other RF noise,though much improved recently.
omnidirectional in use and does not require line of sight,on average
longer range than IR.
RF Requires two components...Transmitter and reciever/output interface
RF somewhat costlier than IR

These guys can offer you a wealth of information in regards to either of
these systems,whats available and so on. threw this up for general info.

GoremanX · 02-08-2010, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by BillM

RF can be influenced by other RF noise,though much improved recently.
omnidirectional in use and does not require line of sight,on average
longer range than IR.
RF Requires two components...Transmitter and reciever/output interface
RF somewhat costlier than IR

but RF won't work with the K-x since it requires the receiver to plug into a remote shutter cable jack (that the K-x lacks).

Personally, with craploads of wireless stuff around my house, I have no interference problems whatsoever with an RF remote. Some have had issues, but remotes with a switchable channel tend to resolve the problem quickly.

BillM · 02-08-2010, 12:18 PM

Hey Gore,
I only have K20,dont really know capilbilities of other DSLR bodies,
ability to multiplex channels is why RF is much improved.

02-08-2010, 05:27 AM	#1
geezerdude New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 2	Remote for K20D and K-x This has been posted before, I'm sure, but does anyone know what Canon (or other brand) electronic remote works with these cameras? I ask, because when I had an *ist D before, I had one and it was a LOT cheaper than the one from Pentax! Thanks for your response! Rob

02-08-2010, 11:57 AM	#6
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Remotes Might want to consider your app, IR is very reliable, not prone to interferrence but is somewhat directional and pretty much requires line of sight. can use small piece of foil at sensor for more flexibility. RF can be influenced by other RF noise,though much improved recently. omnidirectional in use and does not require line of sight,on average longer range than IR. RF Requires two components...Transmitter and reciever/output interface RF somewhat costlier than IR These guys can offer you a wealth of information in regards to either of these systems,whats available and so on. threw this up for general info.

02-08-2010, 12:18 PM	#8
BillM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ferguson, Mo. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,348	Remotes Hey Gore, I only have K20,dont really know capilbilities of other DSLR bodies, ability to multiplex channels is why RF is much improved.

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02-08-2010, 06:00 AM	#2
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	But what kind of remote are you referring to? IR? Wired? RF? My RF remote for my K-7 cost $30, and there are many for $20 or less. Canon ones work fine, as long as they include the right plug end (K-x does not support this) The Pentax IR Remote F costs very little. I just bought one for $10 from Pentaman on the marketplace of this very forum. He frequently has them for sale (brand new, in original box). Sometimes for less than $10, always includes shipping within NA. I recently bought a wired remote on eBay for $6.95. Works great on my K-7, has focus and lock positions. The K-x does not support wired remotes, though.

02-08-2010, 10:23 AM	#3
geezerdude New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 2 Original Poster	Sorry! WIRELESS remotes. I'll try to find Pentaman. Thanks

02-08-2010, 10:51 AM	#4
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	If they are the third party remotes that say "universal" or has the P,C, S,N buttons, then they will work fine with all the cameras (Pentax, Canon, Sony, Nikon).

02-08-2010, 10:52 AM	#5
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Hmm..I guess I didn't ask what kind of wireless remote, IR or RF (radio frequency triggered).

02-08-2010, 12:07 PM	#7
GoremanX Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia, VT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by BillM RF can be influenced by other RF noise,though much improved recently. omnidirectional in use and does not require line of sight,on average longer range than IR. RF Requires two components...Transmitter and reciever/output interface RF somewhat costlier than IR but RF won't work with the K-x since it requires the receiver to plug into a remote shutter cable jack (that the K-x lacks). Personally, with craploads of wireless stuff around my house, I have no interference problems whatsoever with an RF remote. Some have had issues, but remotes with a switchable channel tend to resolve the problem quickly.