K10D remote control drive mode timeout?

and · 12-07-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally posted by Jodokast96

I've been eyeing up something like this and it seems it should do what you need it to. Wireless Shutter Release f Canon EOS 400D 350D RS-60E3 - (eBay item 230198734123 end time Dec-08-07 22:15:10 PST)

Thats brilliant, that product should work and its dirt cheap too! Great find! Now we have a very affordable solution available to solve this problem.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-07-2007, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by and

I did. This doesnt change anything. Remember it actually says in the manual that the remote will stop working after 5 minutes.

The big if is with no remote activity. I might try some things to extend the time without taking a shot. One that comes to mind is pressing the remote half way, as if trying to focus. Maybe the timer is based on receiving a signal, any signal, from the remote. It is still a pain to have to keep pressing the remote every not-quite-five minutes, but better than having to walk over to the camera and set it up again.

and · 12-07-2007, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

The big if is with no remote activity. I might try some things to extend the time without taking a shot. One that comes to mind is pressing the remote half way, as if trying to focus. Maybe the timer is based on receiving a signal, any signal, from the remote. It is still a pain to have to keep pressing the remote every not-quite-five minutes, but better than having to walk over to the camera and set it up again.

Thats true, I did try to take pictures to extend the time, but I was using an MF lens... so the af part doesnt work, and I dont think u can hlf press with the remote, I think it will just focus and take the picture in one press. but i am not sure about that.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-07-2007, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by and

Thats true, I did try to take pictures to extend the time, but I was using an MF lens... so the af part doesnt work, and I dont think u can hlf press with the remote, I think it will just focus and take the picture in one press. but i am not sure about that.

I think you are correct. There does not seem to be a half press available. I guess we need to blow a frame every 4:59.

little laker · 12-07-2007, 05:41 PM

Andreas,
This unit appears to be a 2 button remote so it might just be what your looking for.

Jodokast96 · 12-07-2007, 05:45 PM

Nope, 1 button, and appears to be almost the same as the one I linked to. The blue are dip switches for setting different channels.

**ChipB** · 12-08-2007, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Jodokast96

I've been eyeing up something like this and it seems it should do what you need it to. Wireless Shutter Release f Canon EOS 400D 350D RS-60E3 - (eBay item 230198734123 end time Dec-08-07 22:15:10 PST)

According to the item's write-up - "Two-Level Shutter Button, Autofocus, Continuous Drive & Bulb Mode Supported Too!
-The shutter button can be pressed halfway or all the way.
-You can activate autofocus, release shutter, activate continuous drive mode or keep the shutter open for bulb photography as well." - this will do AF.

This does seem to be a "work-around" (a $25 work-around!!) to something that Pentax should fix with an update. I get irratated when I have to spend $$$ to fix something that shouldn't NEED to be fixed!! My .02.

Zulu39 · 07-14-2013, 10:07 PM

I see the last post was 2007. Anyone find a solution since then?

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12-07-2007, 04:01 AM	#16
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Jodokast96 I've been eyeing up something like this and it seems it should do what you need it to. Wireless Shutter Release f Canon EOS 400D 350D RS-60E3 - (eBay item 230198734123 end time Dec-08-07 22:15:10 PST) Thats brilliant, that product should work and its dirt cheap too! Great find! Now we have a very affordable solution available to solve this problem.

12-07-2007, 10:28 AM	#17
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by and I did. This doesnt change anything. Remember it actually says in the manual that the remote will stop working after 5 minutes. The big if is with no remote activity. I might try some things to extend the time without taking a shot. One that comes to mind is pressing the remote half way, as if trying to focus. Maybe the timer is based on receiving a signal, any signal, from the remote. It is still a pain to have to keep pressing the remote every not-quite-five minutes, but better than having to walk over to the camera and set it up again.

12-07-2007, 11:17 AM	#18
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies The big if is with no remote activity. I might try some things to extend the time without taking a shot. One that comes to mind is pressing the remote half way, as if trying to focus. Maybe the timer is based on receiving a signal, any signal, from the remote. It is still a pain to have to keep pressing the remote every not-quite-five minutes, but better than having to walk over to the camera and set it up again. Thats true, I did try to take pictures to extend the time, but I was using an MF lens... so the af part doesnt work, and I dont think u can hlf press with the remote, I think it will just focus and take the picture in one press. but i am not sure about that.

12-07-2007, 04:42 PM	#19
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by and Thats true, I did try to take pictures to extend the time, but I was using an MF lens... so the af part doesnt work, and I dont think u can hlf press with the remote, I think it will just focus and take the picture in one press. but i am not sure about that. I think you are correct. There does not seem to be a half press available. I guess we need to blow a frame every 4:59.

12-07-2007, 05:41 PM	#20
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Andreas, This unit appears to be a 2 button remote so it might just be what your looking for.

12-07-2007, 05:45 PM	#21
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Nope, 1 button, and appears to be almost the same as the one I linked to. The blue are dip switches for setting different channels.

12-08-2007, 09:09 AM	#22
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Originally posted by Jodokast96 I've been eyeing up something like this and it seems it should do what you need it to. Wireless Shutter Release f Canon EOS 400D 350D RS-60E3 - (eBay item 230198734123 end time Dec-08-07 22:15:10 PST) According to the item's write-up - "Two-Level Shutter Button, Autofocus, Continuous Drive & Bulb Mode Supported Too! -The shutter button can be pressed halfway or all the way. -You can activate autofocus, release shutter, activate continuous drive mode or keep the shutter open for bulb photography as well." - this will do AF. This does seem to be a "work-around" (a $25 work-around!!) to something that Pentax should fix with an update. I get irratated when I have to spend $$$ to fix something that shouldn't NEED to be fixed!! My .02.

07-14-2013, 10:07 PM	#23
Zulu39 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	I see the last post was 2007. Anyone find a solution since then?