If I use back button focusing will a remote shutter release still work?

Joyce Keay · 06-19-2017, 04:46 PM

Hi, Earlier in the year I asked how to set up back button focusing on a K-70. I set it up, then the camera had to be sent away for repair. Came back OK but back button focusing is not enabled. Meanwhile I have purchased a remote shutter release and wonder if it will work with back button focusing enabled. Thanks. Joyce Keay

**Tas** · 06-19-2017, 04:53 PM

Hi Joyce, the answer should be yes, I've used back button focus on a K5 and the K-1 and have no dramas using the remote cable or wireless remote. Just set up back button focus and give it a go.

Tas

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-19-2017, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by Joyce Keay

Hi, Earlier in the year I asked how to set up back button focusing on a K-70. I set it up, then the camera had to be sent away for repair. Came back OK but back button focusing is not enabled. Meanwhile I have purchased a remote shutter release and wonder if it will work with back button focusing enabled. Thanks. Joyce Keay

It work just fine. And when your camera goes in for repair they set everything back to factory settings, at least I think so, I had to go through the menus and reset several items.

**jatrax** · 06-19-2017, 09:27 PM

I learned the hard way that when sending your camera off for repair to go into the menu and write down every single setting. That way you have a guide to set it back up when it comes back.

Culture · 06-19-2017, 10:46 PM

Remember also depending on how you set it up. AF will not be performed with the shutter release cable. So it depends on what you want.
If this should happen check the menu. I dont have a K-70 so cant say. The K-70 is close to the K-30.
I think the setup if you want AF with the shutter release cable, you shouldnt disable AF with the shutter button even though you have enabled AF with the back-button.

Culture.

Tako Kichi · 06-20-2017, 07:55 AM

I don't have the remote release but do use a cable release from time to time with my K-70 (mostly tripod shots). I normally use back button focusing (set to AF2 mode) but if I know I am going to be using the remote cable I switch to the AF1 mode and the cable controls will then auto-focus and fire the shutter.

Pages 61 and 107 of the PDF owners manual cover the AF settings.

Joyce Keay · 06-20-2017, 08:30 PM

I've tested it out now and it works. I've got it set up so that I push the back button for focus and then push the cable release when I'm ready to shoot. Also leaving ISO on auto helps a lot. Learning new things almost every day.

06-19-2017, 04:46 PM	#1
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123	If I use back button focusing will a remote shutter release still work? Hi, Earlier in the year I asked how to set up back button focusing on a K-70. I set it up, then the camera had to be sent away for repair. Came back OK but back button focusing is not enabled. Meanwhile I have purchased a remote shutter release and wonder if it will work with back button focusing enabled. Thanks. Joyce Keay

06-20-2017, 08:30 PM	#7
Joyce Keay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 123 Original Poster	Thanks for your replies I've tested it out now and it works. I've got it set up so that I push the back button for focus and then push the cable release when I'm ready to shoot. Also leaving ISO on auto helps a lot. Learning new things almost every day.

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06-19-2017, 04:53 PM	#2
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Hi Joyce, the answer should be yes, I've used back button focus on a K5 and the K-1 and have no dramas using the remote cable or wireless remote. Just set up back button focus and give it a go. Tas

06-19-2017, 05:03 PM	#3
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,296	Originally posted by Joyce Keay Hi, Earlier in the year I asked how to set up back button focusing on a K-70. I set it up, then the camera had to be sent away for repair. Came back OK but back button focusing is not enabled. Meanwhile I have purchased a remote shutter release and wonder if it will work with back button focusing enabled. Thanks. Joyce Keay It work just fine. And when your camera goes in for repair they set everything back to factory settings, at least I think so, I had to go through the menus and reset several items.

06-19-2017, 09:27 PM	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	I learned the hard way that when sending your camera off for repair to go into the menu and write down every single setting. That way you have a guide to set it back up when it comes back.

06-19-2017, 10:46 PM	#5
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Remember also depending on how you set it up. AF will not be performed with the shutter release cable. So it depends on what you want. If this should happen check the menu. I dont have a K-70 so cant say. The K-70 is close to the K-30. I think the setup if you want AF with the shutter release cable, you shouldnt disable AF with the shutter button even though you have enabled AF with the back-button. Culture.

06-20-2017, 07:55 AM	#6
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	I don't have the remote release but do use a cable release from time to time with my K-70 (mostly tripod shots). I normally use back button focusing (set to AF2 mode) but if I know I am going to be using the remote cable I switch to the AF1 mode and the cable controls will then auto-focus and fire the shutter. Pages 61 and 107 of the PDF owners manual cover the AF settings.