DIY question

Ogion · 01-31-2014, 06:49 AM

Hi there!
Just i would like to know if Is there any way to make a shutter release cable for a K-7?

Thakns for your help

elliott · 01-31-2014, 07:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Of course, it is just a simple switch and the connector a standard 2.5mm stereo headset plug. Though, as cheap as the third party ones are it is not worth it unless you're wanting to do something special.

Ogion · 01-31-2014, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by elliott

Of course, it is just a simple switch and the connector a standard 2.5mm stereo headset plug. Though, as cheap as the third party ones are it is not worth it unless you're wanting to do something special.

Thanks Elliott. It is perfect!!

nosliwmit · 01-31-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Ogion

Thanks Elliott. It is perfect!!

Double-check the plug size. My K200D and K-5 use the smaller plug (not the one that fits your iPod). I scavenged one from some ear-buds for an old cell-phone and made a remote trigger that is either momentary or latched (Bulb mode). I did it because I had parts lying around, not because I could make a cheaper or better one (in both cases I would have been better off buying a cheapie...).

kkoether · 01-31-2014, 11:23 AM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/29147-...e-trigger.html

I used the above link and a box and parts from Radio Shack. Works great.

Ogion · 01-31-2014, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by nosliwmit

Double-check the plug size. My K200D and K-5 use the smaller plug (not the one that fits your iPod). I scavenged one from some ear-buds for an old cell-phone and made a remote trigger that is either momentary or latched (Bulb mode). I did it because I had parts lying around, not because I could make a cheaper or better one (in both cases I would have been better off buying a cheapie...).

nosliwmit, you mean the 2.5mm plug, right?

Ogion · 01-31-2014, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by kkoether

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/29147-...e-trigger.html

I used the above link and a box and parts from Radio Shack. Works great.

Thanks kkoether I'll take a look!

kkoether · 01-31-2014, 12:24 PM

Ogion, Here's another more detailed link.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/17241-...your-k10d.html

Ogion · 01-31-2014, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by kkoether

Ogion, Here's another more detailed link.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/17241-...your-k10d.html

kkoether
Many thanks for the new link....I have homework to do!!!

01-31-2014, 06:49 AM	#1
Ogion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117	DIY question Hi there! Just i would like to know if Is there any way to make a shutter release cable for a K-7? Thakns for your help

01-31-2014, 07:15 AM - 2 Likes	#2
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Of course, it is just a simple switch and the connector a standard 2.5mm stereo headset plug. Though, as cheap as the third party ones are it is not worth it unless you're wanting to do something special. Attached Images

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01-31-2014, 07:19 AM	#3
Ogion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by elliott Of course, it is just a simple switch and the connector a standard 2.5mm stereo headset plug. Though, as cheap as the third party ones are it is not worth it unless you're wanting to do something special. Thanks Elliott. It is perfect!!

01-31-2014, 10:31 AM	#4
nosliwmit Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 913	Originally posted by Ogion Thanks Elliott. It is perfect!! Double-check the plug size. My K200D and K-5 use the smaller plug (not the one that fits your iPod). I scavenged one from some ear-buds for an old cell-phone and made a remote trigger that is either momentary or latched (Bulb mode). I did it because I had parts lying around, not because I could make a cheaper or better one (in both cases I would have been better off buying a cheapie...).

01-31-2014, 11:23 AM	#5
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/29147-...e-trigger.html I used the above link and a box and parts from Radio Shack. Works great.

01-31-2014, 12:01 PM	#6
Ogion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by nosliwmit Double-check the plug size. My K200D and K-5 use the smaller plug (not the one that fits your iPod). I scavenged one from some ear-buds for an old cell-phone and made a remote trigger that is either momentary or latched (Bulb mode). I did it because I had parts lying around, not because I could make a cheaper or better one (in both cases I would have been better off buying a cheapie...). nosliwmit, you mean the 2.5mm plug, right?

01-31-2014, 12:04 PM	#7
Ogion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by kkoether https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/29147-...e-trigger.html I used the above link and a box and parts from Radio Shack. Works great. Thanks kkoether I'll take a look!

01-31-2014, 12:24 PM	#8
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Ogion, Here's another more detailed link. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/17241-...your-k10d.html

01-31-2014, 12:41 PM	#9
Ogion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 117 Original Poster	Originally posted by kkoether Ogion, Here's another more detailed link. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/22-pentax-camera-field-accessories/17241-...your-k10d.html kkoether Many thanks for the new link....I have homework to do!!!