Image Sync app

sak1364 · 09-24-2022, 03:13 PM

To use the Image Sync app to trigger the shutter release, the camera has to be set to single frame mode. So you can't use the camera's timer.

Does Image Sync have a timer function?
And if not, why not? I want to be able to control the camera remotely while being in the picture, but it looks stupid if I'm holding a tablet or phone and pressing a button. A function for taking multiple shots at set intervals would be helpful, too.

Adam · 09-24-2022, 03:54 PM

It does not AFAIK, you'd have to use a third party app or simply get a remote F.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-24-2022, 07:43 PM

I use Yongnuo RF 603N II transceivers with a trigger cord for "selfies" works great.

**EricBT** · 09-24-2022, 09:03 PM

The current version of Image Sync does allow you to use the timer. When you're in capture mode, tap the the wheel icon for settings. As per the screen captures below, you can choose all the remote timer options.
You can also set them on the camera itself and it will appear under settings.
This works for Android, I'm not sure about iOS but would assume it's the same.

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biz-engineer · 09-24-2022, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by EricBT

The current version of Image Sync

K3 III or K1 or K1 II? Camera firmware version?

I tried Image Sync v2.1.12 with both K1 and K1 II, none offer any timer or any drive mode option.

pid · 09-25-2022, 02:41 AM

it works on my K3III but not on my K1.
Ricoh should make a Update!

sak1364 · 09-25-2022, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by EricBT

The current version of Image Sync does allow you to use the timer. When you're in capture mode, tap the the wheel icon for settings. As per the screen captures below, you can choose all the remote timer options.
You can also set them on the camera itself and it will appear under settings.
This works for Android, I'm not sure about iOS but would assume it's the same.

That sure looks like the right solution. But the iOS version doesn't have nearly as many options to set.
Unbelievable.

Thanks for the reply.

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JohnMc · 09-25-2022, 07:39 AM

Were you actually connected to the camera when you looked? I have them all under 'drive mode.' which you will not see unless connected to camera. iOS iP12m & KP

biz-engineer · 09-25-2022, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by JohnMc

Were you actually connected to the camera when you looked?

Yes, it's kinda obvious to do so, if the camera isn't connected there is no access to the settings.

sak1364 · 09-25-2022, 09:23 AM

According to the online manual, that timer only works with the K-3 Mark III. I have a K70.

There's probably no hope of Ricoh changing that. It doesn't even need to control the camera's timer. It'd be simple to have the app pause a few seconds before sending the signal to trigger the shutter.

I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. ��

biz-engineer · 09-25-2022, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by sak1364

I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. ��

No need. You can use the K70 interval shooting mode and enable focus at each shot, you can do so in menu C2/12/13, user manual page 72.

JohnMc · 09-25-2022, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Yes, it's kinda obvious to do so, if the camera isn't connected there is no access to the settings.

There's a button for settings either way.

biz-engineer · 09-25-2022, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by JohnMc

There's a button for settings either way.

NO, on the K1 and K1II the settings button is greyd out if the camera isn't connected.

JohnMc · 09-25-2022, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

NO, on the K1 and K1II the settings button is greyd out if the camera isn't connected.

Yes... as I stated, using the KP; it may not be the same on the K1, the KIII, or a Nikon.

**K2 to K50** · 09-25-2022, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by sak1364

According to the online manual, that timer only works with the K-3 Mark III. I have a K70.

I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. ��

Why? Get yourself into the picture, then use imagesync to activate the shutter. No timer required. I did that many times with the KP.

09-24-2022, 03:13 PM	#1
sak1364 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 71	Image Sync app To use the Image Sync app to trigger the shutter release, the camera has to be set to single frame mode. So you can't use the camera's timer. Does Image Sync have a timer function? And if not, why not? I want to be able to control the camera remotely while being in the picture, but it looks stupid if I'm holding a tablet or phone and pressing a button. A function for taking multiple shots at set intervals would be helpful, too.

09-24-2022, 03:54 PM	#2
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09-24-2022, 10:29 PM	#5
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,247	Originally posted by EricBT The current version of Image Sync K3 III or K1 or K1 II? Camera firmware version? I tried Image Sync v2.1.12 with both K1 and K1 II, none offer any timer or any drive mode option. Last edited by biz-engineer; 09-24-2022 at 11:31 PM.

09-25-2022, 09:23 AM	#10
sak1364 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 71 Original Poster	According to the online manual, that timer only works with the K-3 Mark III. I have a K70. There's probably no hope of Ricoh changing that. It doesn't even need to control the camera's timer. It'd be simple to have the app pause a few seconds before sending the signal to trigger the shutter. I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. �� Attached Images

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09-24-2022, 07:43 PM	#3
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	I use Yongnuo RF 603N II transceivers with a trigger cord for "selfies" works great.

09-24-2022, 09:03 PM	#4
EricBT Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 109	The current version of Image Sync does allow you to use the timer. When you're in capture mode, tap the the wheel icon for settings. As per the screen captures below, you can choose all the remote timer options. You can also set them on the camera itself and it will appear under settings. This works for Android, I'm not sure about iOS but would assume it's the same. Attached Images

09-25-2022, 02:41 AM	#6
pid Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 567	it works on my K3III but not on my K1. Ricoh should make a Update!

09-25-2022, 07:24 AM	#7
sak1364 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 71 Original Poster	Originally posted by EricBT The current version of Image Sync does allow you to use the timer. When you're in capture mode, tap the the wheel icon for settings. As per the screen captures below, you can choose all the remote timer options. You can also set them on the camera itself and it will appear under settings. This works for Android, I'm not sure about iOS but would assume it's the same. That sure looks like the right solution. But the iOS version doesn't have nearly as many options to set. Unbelievable. Thanks for the reply. Attached Images

09-25-2022, 07:39 AM	#8
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 658	Were you actually connected to the camera when you looked? I have them all under 'drive mode.' which you will not see unless connected to camera. iOS iP12m & KP

09-25-2022, 09:14 AM	#9
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,247	Originally posted by JohnMc Were you actually connected to the camera when you looked? Yes, it's kinda obvious to do so, if the camera isn't connected there is no access to the settings.

09-25-2022, 09:33 AM	#11
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,247	Originally posted by sak1364 I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. �� No need. You can use the K70 interval shooting mode and enable focus at each shot, you can do so in menu C2/12/13, user manual page 72.

09-25-2022, 10:01 AM	#12
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 658	Originally posted by biz-engineer Yes, it's kinda obvious to do so, if the camera isn't connected there is no access to the settings. There's a button for settings either way.

09-25-2022, 10:06 AM	#13
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,247	Originally posted by JohnMc There's a button for settings either way. NO, on the K1 and K1II the settings button is greyd out if the camera isn't connected.

09-25-2022, 10:52 AM	#14
JohnMc Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 658	Originally posted by biz-engineer NO, on the K1 and K1II the settings button is greyd out if the camera isn't connected. Yes... as I stated, using the KP; it may not be the same on the K1, the KIII, or a Nikon.

09-25-2022, 11:54 PM	#15
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by sak1364 According to the online manual, that timer only works with the K-3 Mark III. I have a K70. I guess I have to buy the remote control if I want to be in the picture. �� Why? Get yourself into the picture, then use imagesync to activate the shutter. No timer required. I did that many times with the KP.