Wireless remote control

MikeOz · 04-03-2010, 10:23 PM

Hi,
I am looking at using a remote control for my K7 to set up for wildlife then move away from the site. The infra red Control F has a fairly short range so I am considering the Hahnel RF Remote for Canon (also covers K7) HW 433 N80, with supposedly a range of up to 80 metres.

Has anyone used this? Especially in Australia as maybe the frequency may not be suitable. You can switch frequencies but I can't find any details of the other 3 available.

Thanks.

MikeOz · 10-09-2010, 08:13 PM

FYI, I bought the Hahnel RF remote and it works perfectly. Max distance I've used at so far is about 30metres.

Russell-Evans · 10-10-2010, 05:44 AM

I went with the RF-602 for a combination of radio flash trigger and use as a remote shutter. I probably would go with the Meike MK-RC7 today if I was buying. They just weren't around when I bought the RF-602.

Edit: I didn't see the date of the first post was posted, nor did I see that you were replying to your own post. Please ignore my post as you don't care at this point.

Thank you
Russell

chillcc · 10-12-2010, 06:07 AM

Your efforts were not in vane - It's still good info. I read your suggestion and am thinking about buying the Meike MK-RC7. This thing reads like it would be a great asset to my mobile studio.

bogiesbad · 10-14-2010, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Russell-Evans

I went with the RF-602 for a combination of radio flash trigger and use as a remote shutter. I probably would go with the Meike MK-RC7 today if I was buying. They just weren't around when I bought the RF-602.

Edit: I didn't see the date of the first post was posted, nor did I see that you were replying to your own post. Please ignore my post as you don't care at this point.

Thank you
Russell

Thank you both for the info. I have been keen on getting myself some wireless triggers and don't see many for Pentax...will both of these work with my K10D?

SOldBear · 10-14-2010, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by bogiesbad

Thank you both for the info. I have been keen on getting myself some wireless triggers and don't see many for Pentax...will both of these work with my K10D?

I know the RF-602 does.

I don't have direct experience with the Meike MK-RC7. But it's very similar to the RF-602. There is no reason why it does not work with K10D.

JoepLX3 · 10-14-2010, 10:34 PM

Which options are the for the K-x?
- no connection, so InfraRed only (OK for me)
- but I would like to be able to program it (timer for elapse applications)

04-03-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
MikeOz New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moonta Bay, South Australia Posts: 6	Wireless remote control Hi, I am looking at using a remote control for my K7 to set up for wildlife then move away from the site. The infra red Control F has a fairly short range so I am considering the Hahnel RF Remote for Canon (also covers K7) HW 433 N80, with supposedly a range of up to 80 metres. Has anyone used this? Especially in Australia as maybe the frequency may not be suitable. You can switch frequencies but I can't find any details of the other 3 available. Thanks.

10-10-2010, 05:44 AM	#3
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	I went with the RF-602 for a combination of radio flash trigger and use as a remote shutter. I probably would go with the Meike MK-RC7 today if I was buying. They just weren't around when I bought the RF-602. Edit: I didn't see the date of the first post was posted, nor did I see that you were replying to your own post. Please ignore my post as you don't care at this point. Thank you Russell Last edited by Russell-Evans; 10-10-2010 at 05:49 AM.

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10-09-2010, 08:13 PM	#2
MikeOz New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moonta Bay, South Australia Posts: 6 Original Poster	FYI, I bought the Hahnel RF remote and it works perfectly. Max distance I've used at so far is about 30metres.

10-12-2010, 06:07 AM	#4
chillcc New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 10	Your efforts were not in vane - It's still good info. I read your suggestion and am thinking about buying the Meike MK-RC7. This thing reads like it would be a great asset to my mobile studio.

10-14-2010, 06:15 PM	#5
bogiesbad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lower AL Photos: Albums Posts: 355	Originally posted by Russell-Evans I went with the RF-602 for a combination of radio flash trigger and use as a remote shutter. I probably would go with the Meike MK-RC7 today if I was buying. They just weren't around when I bought the RF-602. Edit: I didn't see the date of the first post was posted, nor did I see that you were replying to your own post. Please ignore my post as you don't care at this point. Thank you Russell Thank you both for the info. I have been keen on getting myself some wireless triggers and don't see many for Pentax...will both of these work with my K10D?

10-14-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by bogiesbad Thank you both for the info. I have been keen on getting myself some wireless triggers and don't see many for Pentax...will both of these work with my K10D? I know the RF-602 does. I don't have direct experience with the Meike MK-RC7. But it's very similar to the RF-602. There is no reason why it does not work with K10D.

10-14-2010, 10:34 PM	#7
JoepLX3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 518	Which options are the for the K-x? - no connection, so InfraRed only (OK for me) - but I would like to be able to program it (timer for elapse applications)