Just unboxed KP - cool but where IR remote?

JuhaSavola · 03-14-2017, 11:02 PM

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Great to join this forum! I have been using years K-x, especially in macro shooting. Yesterday I spend some of my annual bonus in upgrading to KP. The new thing has impressive properties for my needs. But misses the IR remote so back to the shop and get a special Pentax remote...

**lithedreamer** · 03-14-2017, 11:11 PM

Quote:

There is no IR port, so the KP can only be controlled remotely with a smart phone (or computer) via Wi Fi or a dedicated cable release via the microphone input socket.

From the Pentax reviews description.

Adam · 03-15-2017, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by JuhaSavola

Great to join this forum! I have been using years K-x, especially in macro shooting. Yesterday I spend some of my annual bonus in upgrading to KP. The new thing has impressive properties for my needs. But misses the IR remote so back to the shop and get a special Pentax remote...

There is no IR port. You can use the Image Sync app over Wi-Fi or the CS-310 cable release:

Pentax CS-310 reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

It should be noted that older Pentax cable releases will not work with the Pentax KP.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-15-2017, 01:06 AM

I'll just say welcome to the forum, as others have already replied to your question.

Amarony · 03-15-2017, 06:41 AM

Welcome, i was a little suprised too but between the phone app and the remote linked below all is good.

JJC MA-PK1 Remote Shutter for Pentax K-70, replaces PENTAX CS-310 | eBay

normhead · 03-15-2017, 06:50 AM

Welcome to the forum.
I used the IR remote more than the iPad app, but the iPad app makes the IR redundant, so that's progress.

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 06:54 AM

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Sadly your KP does not support IR remote shutter release. As with the K-70, it does support the proprietary Pentax-brand wired Cable Release CS-310 (hard to find and not inexpensive). The JJC remote (comment above) is supposed to be a reasonable replacement. There is also the potential to use available third party wired remotes intended for use with a K-50, K-3, etc. (all the way back to the K10D) when paired with a 2.5mm --> 3.5mm adapter. I don't have a KP or K-70 to try it on, so can't give that route a firm recommendation.

Steve

normhead · 03-15-2017, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Welcome to the Pentax Forums!

Sadly your KP does not support IR remote shutter release. As with the K-70, it does support the proprietary Pentax-brand wired Cable Release CS-310 (hard to find and not inexpensive). The JJC remote (comment above) is supposed to be a reasonable replacement. There is also the potential to use available third party wired remotes intended for use with a K-50, K-3, etc. (all the way back to the K10D) when paired with a 2.5mm --> 3.5mm adapter. I don't have a KP or K-70 to try it on, so can't give that route a firm recommendation.

Steve

Why wouldn't you just use your phone?

**monochrome** · 03-15-2017, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Why wouldn't you just use your phone?

Multiple steps to enable + clunky interface + horrendous, two-handed touch screen ergonomics, vs. Menu (or INFO Screen) select ON* and a button push?

* Infrared

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Why wouldn't you just use your phone?

Good question.

Aside from the wireless app being clunky, battery drain affects both devices. There are many paths to the top of the mountain. I use a mix of IR and wired on my K-3 and would consider a dongle-type wireless remote that plugs into the release port on the camera for some cases. I have had no interest in the Flu Card solution and am only mildly interested in wireless through my phone or a tablet.

Steve

C_Jones · 03-15-2017, 10:05 AM

I use the following wired remote (plugs into camera) with my K-3II and K-5IIs. It derives its power from the camera, so it does not require a battery. I tried an IR remote, but the battery power was not reliable. Below is a shortcut to the wired remote I use.

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

DeadJohn · 03-15-2017, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Multiple steps to enable + clunky interface + horrendous, two-handed touch screen ergonomics, vs. Menu (or INFO Screen) select ON* and a button push?

* Infrared

+1. The weathersealed IR remote is convenient while hiking. I clip it onto a backpack strap or belt loop for easy access, even if I'm wearing gloves.

stevebrot · 03-15-2017, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by C_Jones

I use the following wired remote (plugs into camera) with my K-3II and K-5IIs. It derives its power from the camera, so it does not require a battery. I tried an IR remote, but the battery power was not reliable. Below is a shortcut to the wired remote I use.

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

Unfortunately, that unit will not work on the K-70 or KP due to Ricoh using a "combo" fitting for both microphone and wired remote. Some users have reported success with a 2.5mm (3-pole) --> 3.5mm (3-pole or 4-pole) adapter to use remotes such as the Vello with their K-70. With any luck the same might work with a KP.

Steve

C_Jones · 03-15-2017, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Unfortunately, that unit will not work on the K-70 or KP due to Ricoh using a "combo" fitting for both microphone and wired remote. Some users have reported success with a 2.5mm (3-pole) --> 3.5mm (3-pole or 4-pole) adapter to use remotes such as the Vello with their K-70. With any luck the same might work with a KP.
Steve

Thanks for pointing that out.

**lithedreamer** · 03-15-2017, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Why wouldn't you just use your phone?

To add to the others, it's not great for astrophotography to ruin my night vision like that. Super simple to set everything up for IR remote + mirror lock up.

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03-14-2017, 11:11 PM	#2
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Quote: There is no IR port, so the KP can only be controlled remotely with a smart phone (or computer) via Wi Fi or a dedicated cable release via the microphone input socket. From the Pentax reviews description.

03-15-2017, 01:06 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	I'll just say welcome to the forum, as others have already replied to your question.

03-15-2017, 06:41 AM	#5
Amarony Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 145	Welcome, i was a little suprised too but between the phone app and the remote linked below all is good. JJC MA-PK1 Remote Shutter for Pentax K-70, replaces PENTAX CS-310 \| eBay

03-15-2017, 06:50 AM	#6
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Welcome to the forum. I used the IR remote more than the iPad app, but the iPad app makes the IR redundant, so that's progress.

03-15-2017, 06:54 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Sadly your KP does not support IR remote shutter release. As with the K-70, it does support the proprietary Pentax-brand wired Cable Release CS-310 (hard to find and not inexpensive). The JJC remote (comment above) is supposed to be a reasonable replacement. There is also the potential to use available third party wired remotes intended for use with a K-50, K-3, etc. (all the way back to the K10D) when paired with a 2.5mm --> 3.5mm adapter. I don't have a KP or K-70 to try it on, so can't give that route a firm recommendation. Steve

03-15-2017, 07:11 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by stevebrot Welcome to the Pentax Forums! Sadly your KP does not support IR remote shutter release. As with the K-70, it does support the proprietary Pentax-brand wired Cable Release CS-310 (hard to find and not inexpensive). The JJC remote (comment above) is supposed to be a reasonable replacement. There is also the potential to use available third party wired remotes intended for use with a K-50, K-3, etc. (all the way back to the K10D) when paired with a 2.5mm --> 3.5mm adapter. I don't have a KP or K-70 to try it on, so can't give that route a firm recommendation. Steve Why wouldn't you just use your phone?

03-15-2017, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead Why wouldn't you just use your phone? Multiple steps to enable + clunky interface + horrendous, two-handed touch screen ergonomics, vs. Menu (or INFO Screen) select ON* and a button push? * Infrared

03-15-2017, 08:51 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead Why wouldn't you just use your phone? Good question. Aside from the wireless app being clunky, battery drain affects both devices. There are many paths to the top of the mountain. I use a mix of IR and wired on my K-3 and would consider a dongle-type wireless remote that plugs into the release port on the camera for some cases. I have had no interest in the Flu Card solution and am only mildly interested in wireless through my phone or a tablet. Steve

03-15-2017, 10:05 AM	#11
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	I use the following wired remote (plugs into camera) with my K-3II and K-5IIs. It derives its power from the camera, so it does not require a battery. I tried an IR remote, but the battery power was not reliable. Below is a shortcut to the wired remote I use. Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H

03-15-2017, 10:18 AM - 1 Like	#12
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by monochrome Multiple steps to enable + clunky interface + horrendous, two-handed touch screen ergonomics, vs. Menu (or INFO Screen) select ON* and a button push? * Infrared +1. The weathersealed IR remote is convenient while hiking. I clip it onto a backpack strap or belt loop for easy access, even if I'm wearing gloves.

03-15-2017, 10:24 AM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by C_Jones I use the following wired remote (plugs into camera) with my K-3II and K-5IIs. It derives its power from the camera, so it does not require a battery. I tried an IR remote, but the battery power was not reliable. Below is a shortcut to the wired remote I use. Vello RS-C1II Wired Remote Switch for Select Cameras RS-C1II B&H Unfortunately, that unit will not work on the K-70 or KP due to Ricoh using a "combo" fitting for both microphone and wired remote. Some users have reported success with a 2.5mm (3-pole) --> 3.5mm (3-pole or 4-pole) adapter to use remotes such as the Vello with their K-70. With any luck the same might work with a KP. Steve

03-15-2017, 10:35 AM	#14
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	Originally posted by stevebrot Unfortunately, that unit will not work on the K-70 or KP due to Ricoh using a "combo" fitting for both microphone and wired remote. Some users have reported success with a 2.5mm (3-pole) --> 3.5mm (3-pole or 4-pole) adapter to use remotes such as the Vello with their K-70. With any luck the same might work with a KP. Steve Thanks for pointing that out.

03-15-2017, 10:55 AM	#15
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by normhead Why wouldn't you just use your phone? To add to the others, it's not great for astrophotography to ruin my night vision like that. Super simple to set everything up for IR remote + mirror lock up.