Auto-Bracketing with Remote on K10D?

**Hannican** · 01-20-2009, 07:15 PM

Hi all,

I'm making attempts at creating HDR images (I won't call them "photographs", but that's for another discussion entirely lol...) and I can't seem to get my remote to work with the Auto-Bracket feature on the K10D.

As far as I can tell, when I set up an Auto-Bracket shot, say or 5 frames, I have to hold down the shutter button manually as the camera fires off all 5 of them, and then release it.

I tried to set up an Auto-Bracket shot for 5 frames, and turned on the Remote function in the Fn menu, but when I held down the remote's button (I have a Pentax Remote "F"), the camera took one frame and then quit...

Anyone know if there is a work-around for this? Do I need a corded-cable release?

Any help is most appreciated! I'm doing all that I can to try and make sure the camera stays stable through all 5 frames, and so far the Tripod without Shake Reduction is doing a pretty good job of it, but I know it'd be better if I could use my remote...

Thanks for your help!

-Tim

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-20-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Hannican

Hi all,

I'm making attempts at creating HDR images (I won't call them "photographs", but that's for another discussion entirely lol...) and I can't seem to get my remote to work with the Auto-Bracket feature on the K10D.

As far as I can tell, when I set up an Auto-Bracket shot, say or 5 frames, I have to hold down the shutter button manually as the camera fires off all 5 of them, and then release it.

I tried to set up an Auto-Bracket shot for 5 frames, and turned on the Remote function in the Fn menu, but when I held down the remote's button (I have a Pentax Remote "F"), the camera took one frame and then quit...

Anyone know if there is a work-around for this? Do I need a corded-cable release?

Any help is most appreciated! I'm doing all that I can to try and make sure the camera stays stable through all 5 frames, and so far the Tripod without Shake Reduction is doing a pretty good job of it, but I know it'd be better if I could use my remote...

Thanks for your help!

-Tim

Try pushing the release on the remote 5 times rather than holding it down. There is a rather short (5 sec?) timeout between shots.

Ole · 01-20-2009, 07:31 PM

On the K10D you need to push it 5 times.

On the K20D one push will do (if permitted in a custom function).

kenyee · 01-20-2009, 08:15 PM

The Pentax remote also doesn't support "bulb" mode. It's one press, one shutter click. You need a remote that does support "bulb" mode....some of the fleabay wireless ones do...

**Hannican** · 01-20-2009, 11:54 PM

Thanks guys- I'll try it again tomorrow morning with the Sunrise!

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-21-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by kenyee

The Pentax remote also doesn't support "bulb" mode. It's one press, one shutter click. You need a remote that does support "bulb" mode....some of the fleabay wireless ones do...

Pentax Remote F + k10d + [Fn] [Remote] + B. Shutter stays open as long as I have the button pressed on the remote. Please do not dispense false information on the lists. Turn your camera on and test it first.

kenyee · 01-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Pentax Remote F + k10d + [Fn] [Remote] + B. Shutter stays open as long as I have the button pressed on the remote. Please do not dispense false information on the lists. Turn your camera on and test it first.

Thanks. I didn't know that. I never had a Remote F and have never seen anyone say this was possible...only w/ the wired release....

**Hannican** · 01-21-2009, 10:14 AM

Oh wow!

I did not know that either!! I was thinking I'd have to get a wired release to do starry-night type stuff- now I will have to try that out!

**Canada_Rockies** · 01-21-2009, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Hannican

Oh wow!

I did not know that either!! I was thinking I'd have to get a wired release to do starry-night type stuff- now I will have to try that out!

It is a pain to hold the silly recessed button down. It would be much easier with a wired remote that could be locked for anything over a few seconds. It does work in a pinch, though. I've got to rewire one of my other Pentax wired remotes, or spring for one to go with the kit.

Papou · 01-22-2009, 12:31 AM

I also have the K10D and have been doing a bit of Auto bracketing of late and mainly just holding the shutter release to get the five exposures..Still trying to figure whether the five or three would be more beter as with five i find most the shots not so sharp even with a good steady tripod though most have been taken during windy weather ..
With the remote its one shot per press of the remote button and like you say "A pain in the butt".
If subjects are static subjects (no movement) it doesnt matter so much especially for HDR.
Its where there's movement in the scene and then a single shot surfices better and manually under/over expose via your Raw converter, levels or whatever ..

Jasvox · 01-22-2009, 07:33 AM

Papou,

I find that with my practice, I can "fake" a decent HDR/tone mapped image almost perfectly and similar to bracketing. Just taker the RAW image and manipulate the exposure levels in Lightroom, save and then merge the examples in my HDR program.

Getting back to the question that has already been answered, yes,.....click for each shutter with the remote....3 or 5 times separately.

Jason

01-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
Hannican Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 485	Auto-Bracketing with Remote on K10D? Hi all, I'm making attempts at creating HDR images (I won't call them "photographs", but that's for another discussion entirely lol...) and I can't seem to get my remote to work with the Auto-Bracket feature on the K10D. As far as I can tell, when I set up an Auto-Bracket shot, say or 5 frames, I have to hold down the shutter button manually as the camera fires off all 5 of them, and then release it. I tried to set up an Auto-Bracket shot for 5 frames, and turned on the Remote function in the Fn menu, but when I held down the remote's button (I have a Pentax Remote "F"), the camera took one frame and then quit... Anyone know if there is a work-around for this? Do I need a corded-cable release? Any help is most appreciated! I'm doing all that I can to try and make sure the camera stays stable through all 5 frames, and so far the Tripod without Shake Reduction is doing a pretty good job of it, but I know it'd be better if I could use my remote... Thanks for your help! -Tim

01-21-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Remote F DOES support Bulb mode. Originally posted by kenyee The Pentax remote also doesn't support "bulb" mode. It's one press, one shutter click. You need a remote that does support "bulb" mode....some of the fleabay wireless ones do... Pentax Remote F + k10d + [Fn] [Remote] + B. Shutter stays open as long as I have the button pressed on the remote. Please do not dispense false information on the lists. Turn your camera on and test it first.

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01-20-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Hannican Hi all, I'm making attempts at creating HDR images (I won't call them "photographs", but that's for another discussion entirely lol...) and I can't seem to get my remote to work with the Auto-Bracket feature on the K10D. As far as I can tell, when I set up an Auto-Bracket shot, say or 5 frames, I have to hold down the shutter button manually as the camera fires off all 5 of them, and then release it. I tried to set up an Auto-Bracket shot for 5 frames, and turned on the Remote function in the Fn menu, but when I held down the remote's button (I have a Pentax Remote "F"), the camera took one frame and then quit... Anyone know if there is a work-around for this? Do I need a corded-cable release? Any help is most appreciated! I'm doing all that I can to try and make sure the camera stays stable through all 5 frames, and so far the Tripod without Shake Reduction is doing a pretty good job of it, but I know it'd be better if I could use my remote... Thanks for your help! -Tim Try pushing the release on the remote 5 times rather than holding it down. There is a rather short (5 sec?) timeout between shots.

01-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	On the K10D you need to push it 5 times. On the K20D one push will do (if permitted in a custom function).

01-20-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	The Pentax remote also doesn't support "bulb" mode. It's one press, one shutter click. You need a remote that does support "bulb" mode....some of the fleabay wireless ones do...

01-20-2009, 11:54 PM	#5
Hannican Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 485 Original Poster	Thanks guys- I'll try it again tomorrow morning with the Sunrise!

01-21-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Pentax Remote F + k10d + [Fn] [Remote] + B. Shutter stays open as long as I have the button pressed on the remote. Please do not dispense false information on the lists. Turn your camera on and test it first. Thanks. I didn't know that. I never had a Remote F and have never seen anyone say this was possible...only w/ the wired release....

01-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
Hannican Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 485 Original Poster	Oh wow! I did not know that either!! I was thinking I'd have to get a wired release to do starry-night type stuff- now I will have to try that out!

01-21-2009, 10:16 AM	#9
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Hannican Oh wow! I did not know that either!! I was thinking I'd have to get a wired release to do starry-night type stuff- now I will have to try that out! It is a pain to hold the silly recessed button down. It would be much easier with a wired remote that could be locked for anything over a few seconds. It does work in a pinch, though. I've got to rewire one of my other Pentax wired remotes, or spring for one to go with the kit.

01-22-2009, 12:31 AM	#10
Papou Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery Posts: 124	I also have the K10D and have been doing a bit of Auto bracketing of late and mainly just holding the shutter release to get the five exposures..Still trying to figure whether the five or three would be more beter as with five i find most the shots not so sharp even with a good steady tripod though most have been taken during windy weather .. With the remote its one shot per press of the remote button and like you say "A pain in the butt". If subjects are static subjects (no movement) it doesnt matter so much especially for HDR. Its where there's movement in the scene and then a single shot surfices better and manually under/over expose via your Raw converter, levels or whatever ..

01-22-2009, 07:33 AM	#11
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Papou, I find that with my practice, I can "fake" a decent HDR/tone mapped image almost perfectly and similar to bracketing. Just taker the RAW image and manipulate the exposure levels in Lightroom, save and then merge the examples in my HDR program. Getting back to the question that has already been answered, yes,.....click for each shutter with the remote....3 or 5 times separately. Jason