K20D Remote

Naturenut · 03-24-2010, 04:19 PM

Well I got a remote in the mail today and I can't believe how small it is! lol Nonetheless, even though it came in a Pentax box there were no instructions with it. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of battery power I need in order to operate it. Does it come with a battery and if so, what type? Trust me I know how ignorant I sound and it doesn't thrill me. hahahaha

Raybo · 03-24-2010, 04:49 PM

If it's wired than no battery required.

JeffJS · 03-24-2010, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by Naturenut

Well I got a remote in the mail today and I can't believe how small it is! lol Nonetheless, even though it came in a Pentax box there were no instructions with it. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of battery power I need in order to operate it. Does it come with a battery and if so, what type? Trust me I know how ignorant I sound and it doesn't thrill me. hahahaha

Do you mean the Remote Control F?? If so, the battery should be in there. To use it set your drive mode on your camera for wireless remote, set your camera on the tripod, point and shoot. To change the battery IIRC, Pentax actually recommends letting Them do it. If it's a Wired remote, forget about a battery, there isn't one. Just plug it in, set your camera on the tripod, set your drive mode for wired remote, and fire away..

Naturenut · 03-24-2010, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

Do you mean the Remote Control F?? If so, the battery should be in there. To use it set your drive mode on your camera for wireless remote, set your camera on the tripod, point and shoot. To change the battery IIRC, Pentax actually recommends letting Them do it. If it's a Wired remote, forget about a battery, there isn't one. Just plug it in, set your camera on the tripod, set your drive mode for wired remote, and fire away..

Hey guys. It's a wireless.....

i83N · 03-24-2010, 05:58 PM

battery kind is written on remote

Ole · 03-24-2010, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by Naturenut

Hey guys. It's a wireless.....

Great! It is a very useful accessory.

The built-in battery should be good for some 30,000 shots, so that's not something to worry about!

RioRico · 03-24-2010, 07:23 PM

What the wireless remote is NOT good for is long exposures. You'll get tired of holding the button down after a few minutes. A wired remote with a latch does the trick there. Such can even be built, cheap and easy. See DIY Pentax DSLR cable release.

03-24-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273	K20D Remote Well I got a remote in the mail today and I can't believe how small it is! lol Nonetheless, even though it came in a Pentax box there were no instructions with it. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of battery power I need in order to operate it. Does it come with a battery and if so, what type? Trust me I know how ignorant I sound and it doesn't thrill me. hahahaha

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03-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#2
Raybo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 872	If it's wired than no battery required.

03-24-2010, 04:49 PM	#3
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Naturenut Well I got a remote in the mail today and I can't believe how small it is! lol Nonetheless, even though it came in a Pentax box there were no instructions with it. Therefore, I'm wondering what kind of battery power I need in order to operate it. Does it come with a battery and if so, what type? Trust me I know how ignorant I sound and it doesn't thrill me. hahahaha Do you mean the Remote Control F?? If so, the battery should be in there. To use it set your drive mode on your camera for wireless remote, set your camera on the tripod, point and shoot. To change the battery IIRC, Pentax actually recommends letting Them do it. If it's a Wired remote, forget about a battery, there isn't one. Just plug it in, set your camera on the tripod, set your drive mode for wired remote, and fire away..

03-24-2010, 04:54 PM	#4
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273 Original Poster	Originally posted by JeffJS Do you mean the Remote Control F?? If so, the battery should be in there. To use it set your drive mode on your camera for wireless remote, set your camera on the tripod, point and shoot. To change the battery IIRC, Pentax actually recommends letting Them do it. If it's a Wired remote, forget about a battery, there isn't one. Just plug it in, set your camera on the tripod, set your drive mode for wired remote, and fire away.. Hey guys. It's a wireless.....

03-24-2010, 05:58 PM	#5
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	battery kind is written on remote

03-24-2010, 05:59 PM	#6
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Originally posted by Naturenut Hey guys. It's a wireless..... Great! It is a very useful accessory. The built-in battery should be good for some 30,000 shots, so that's not something to worry about!

03-24-2010, 07:23 PM	#7
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	What the wireless remote is NOT good for is long exposures. You'll get tired of holding the button down after a few minutes. A wired remote with a latch does the trick there. Such can even be built, cheap and easy. See DIY Pentax DSLR cable release.

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