Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!

Chantellehoppe · 12-15-2019, 02:53 AM

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.

Hi there, my son has a Pentax p50 and really wants a shutter release cable. Any ideas on which type is compatible with this camera?
Many thanks
Chantelle

VILLAINofOZ · 12-15-2019, 03:11 AM

Pentax Cable Release for P50 etc. Graded: LN- [#8505] | eBay

This is one example available on eBay.

Welcome to the forums.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-15-2019, 04:05 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland, to both you and your son.

**Mikesul** · 12-15-2019, 06:38 AM

Welcome to the Forum. Good luck with your search for the cable.

johnha · 12-15-2019, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by VILLAINofOZ

Pentax Cable Release for P50 etc. Graded: LN- [#8505] | eBay

This is one example available on eBay.

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome to the forum.

That may be the wired remote for the MEII winder or Motordrive-A (these two are different).

The camera takes a normal mechanical release in the socket about 5 o'clock on the lens mount (seen from the front). This is the type that used to screw into the shutter release socket on the top.

The camera uses one like this:
16'' 40cm Mechanical Locking Camera Shutter Release Remote Control Cable Cord | eBay

stevebrot · 12-15-2019, 01:31 PM

Welcome to the Pentax Forums! As noted above, the camera takes a standard threaded cable release. If you don't have a copy of the manual, a free copy (pdf) may be downloaded from the Pentax Manuals Web site.

Pentax Manuals | Manual Focus Cameras

Steve

Chantellehoppe · 12-16-2019, 01:55 AM

Many thanks for the replies guys - really helpful

fsge · 12-16-2019, 04:00 AM

Hello Chantelle, welcome to the forum!

nonpigliounoshoot · 12-16-2019, 05:28 AM

welcome to the forum and greetings from Italy.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 12-16-2019, 09:11 AM

Welcome!

troenaas · 12-17-2019, 02:18 AM

Welcome to the PentaxForums from Norway...

**beachgardener** · 12-18-2019, 07:47 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

12-15-2019, 02:53 AM	#1
Chantellehoppe New Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 2	Pentax P50 shutter release cable 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. Hi there, my son has a Pentax p50 and really wants a shutter release cable. Any ideas on which type is compatible with this camera? Many thanks Chantelle

12-15-2019, 08:48 AM	#5
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	Originally posted by VILLAINofOZ Pentax Cable Release for P50 etc. Graded: LN- [#8505] \| eBay This is one example available on eBay. Welcome to the forums. Welcome to the forum. That may be the wired remote for the MEII winder or Motordrive-A (these two are different). The camera takes a normal mechanical release in the socket about 5 o'clock on the lens mount (seen from the front). This is the type that used to screw into the shutter release socket on the top. The camera uses one like this: 16'' 40cm Mechanical Locking Camera Shutter Release Remote Control Cable Cord \| eBay Last edited by johnha; 12-15-2019 at 09:01 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
For Sale - Sold: Pentax Cable Switch F cable release for 645N/PZ/ZX/SF	gdneil	Sold Items	4	04-17-2019 01:33 PM
Problem with the B setting and the Pentax shutter release cable	KA5TXL	Pentax K-1 & K-1 II	5	03-11-2018 12:25 PM
Pentax P50 shutter	Robert Holler	Visitors' Center	2	07-16-2014 02:11 PM
DIY DSLR K-X “Cable” Cable Release	trailrider	Do-It-Yourself	4	07-11-2012 10:18 PM
p50 shutter speed problem	pocoyo	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	2	06-08-2011 12:15 PM

12-15-2019, 03:11 AM	#2
VILLAINofOZ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Geelong, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 341	Pentax Cable Release for P50 etc. Graded: LN- [#8505] \| eBay This is one example available on eBay. Welcome to the forums.

12-15-2019, 04:05 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland, to both you and your son.

12-15-2019, 06:38 AM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Welcome to the Forum. Good luck with your search for the cable.

12-15-2019, 01:31 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Welcome to the Pentax Forums! As noted above, the camera takes a standard threaded cable release. If you don't have a copy of the manual, a free copy (pdf) may be downloaded from the Pentax Manuals Web site. Pentax Manuals \| Manual Focus Cameras Steve

12-16-2019, 01:55 AM	#7
Chantellehoppe New Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Many thanks for the replies guys - really helpful

12-16-2019, 04:00 AM	#8
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Hello Chantelle, welcome to the forum!

12-16-2019, 05:28 AM	#9
nonpigliounoshoot Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 735	welcome to the forum and greetings from Italy.

12-16-2019, 09:11 AM	#10
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Welcome!

12-17-2019, 02:18 AM	#11
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Welcome to the PentaxForums from Norway...

12-18-2019, 07:47 PM	#12
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	G'day mate and welcome to the forum

Pentax P50 shutter release cable

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!