Pentax K-7 Remote control

**brian101** · 03-21-2014, 07:48 PM

Hi All.

I want to control my K-7's shutter and be able to make camera settings using a laptop OS Windows XP SP3 remotely.

Thanks
Brian Coff

Adam · 03-21-2014, 07:52 PM

Right now the only solution is a free third-party program called PKTether. See this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/2...re-pentax.html

You can download the tethering software here:
PK_Tether | Tethering and remote control software for Pentax DSLR cameras

**RKKS08** · 03-24-2014, 03:49 PM

Please keep in mind that PKTether uses an USB connection, and the USB standard specifies a max. cable length of 2 m.

I run devices on one of my desktop computers with 3.5 m cable length, but the connection is not very reliable.

03-21-2014, 07:48 PM	#1
brian101 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 16	Pentax K-7 Remote control Hi All. I want to control my K-7's shutter and be able to make camera settings using a laptop OS Windows XP SP3 remotely. Thanks Brian Coff

03-21-2014, 07:52 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Right now the only solution is a free third-party program called PKTether. See this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/2...re-pentax.html You can download the tethering software here: PK_Tether \| Tethering and remote control software for Pentax DSLR cameras Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Please keep in mind that PKTether uses an USB connection, and the USB standard specifies a max. cable length of 2 m. I run devices on one of my desktop computers with 3.5 m cable length, but the connection is not very reliable.

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