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AKiss20 · 01-06-2008, 11:25 AM

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Anyone why Pentax Remote Control F seems to be so scarce? It is a simple accessory, why should it be so rare?

Thanks

patrickt · 01-06-2008, 12:34 PM

I don't know but I'd sell you mine cheap. I have the remote F and an old cabled release, actually a Canon, and I much prefer the cabled release. To use the remote F requires some camera adjustments. To use the cable release requires that I plug it in. For me, it's much simpler.

AKiss20 · 01-06-2008, 12:58 PM

Camera adjustments meaning changing the position of the camera or just changing the shooting mode to remote? Does a generic plugin trigger also trip autofocus?

I might actually be interested.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-06-2008, 01:35 PM

When I bought mine before christmas in Toronto, the store had lots.

They should be available, also there is a cable release for about the same price

Duck Dodgers · 01-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Also, doesn't the Remote F release "time-out" after only 5 minutes or so?

-=JoN=- · 01-06-2008, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by Duck Dodgers

Also, doesn't the Remote F release "time-out" after only 5 minutes or so?

nope..only turns off when you change shooting modes

**Mapleleaf-Mick** · 01-06-2008, 06:23 PM

I bought the Pentax F remote for my K10D from a local camera shop for $29.00. Bought a wired remote off of Ebay made in Japan for $9.98....awesome. I then bought a wireless remote on Ebay specifically for the Pentax K10D that is good for more than 30 metres. Cost me $14.98. Works really well and both items bought from Japan are of the highest quality. I think if I did it again, I would buy the wireless remote off of Ebay.....Best value and forget the other two. Just my .02 worth.

ruemiser · 01-06-2008, 06:33 PM

Here is the one I purchased from Ebay. Works great and locks for about 7.95 + 5 shipping

Shutter Release Cable for Pentax K10D K100D K110D *ist - eBay (item 170182469177 end time Jan-08-08 10:35:08 PST)

mattdm · 01-06-2008, 07:33 PM

I got the F remote for Christmas. It works great for my needs, but it's really small. Very easy to misplace. Of course, if you have the battery grip there's a natural compartment, but otherwise, the thing is worse than lens caps.

Stratman · 01-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Not sure where you live, but I know the Wolf Camera < Ritz in some areas > here near me in St Louis, had them for $29.00

AKiss20 · 01-06-2008, 08:35 PM

I do have the grip so that would be useful. That wired one on ebay, im not so good with recognizing plugs, can it be extended easily? Can I go to radioshack and get a nice long extension cord for it pretty cheaply? If so it might be perfect.

Cheers!

jeffkrol · 01-06-2008, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by AKiss20

I do have the grip so that would be useful. That wired one on ebay, im not so good with recognizing plugs, can it be extended easily? Can I go to radioshack and get a nice long extension cord for it pretty cheaply? If so it might be perfect.

Cheers!

As far as I know it's just a 2.5mm mini stereo plug. Shouldn't be hard to extend....
The Pentax plug and the one for the Canon EOS Rebel series are the same as well.
www.cablesandconnectors.com/01000-01
http://www.cablesandconnectors.com/PIX/phi103.jpg

stewart_photo · 01-07-2008, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by AKiss20

Anyone why Pentax Remote Control F seems to be so scarce? It is a simple accessory, why should it be so rare? Thanks

The Pentax Wireless Remote Control E ($25) will also work just fine with the K10D. Of course, the smaller button for electronic zooming (a feature of most P&S cameras) has no effect on the K10D, but the primary shutter release button works exactly the same as that on the Pentax Remote Control F. The two remotes are the same size and either will fit into the (BG2) battery grip for the K10D. They're also cosmetically identical except for the smaller zoom button.

By the way, don't have an answer for why the Remote Control F is so scarce. Perhaps simply demand outstripping supply.

stewart

(aka: "Fred Anonymous Smith" - on amazon.com)

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JrPentax · 01-07-2008, 03:18 AM

i got a cannon remote works perfectley with my pentax camera - was about 2/3rds cheeper then a pentax item...

Jodokast96 · 01-07-2008, 09:46 AM

Aputure Wireless Remote C1 for Canon XT XTi RS-60E3 R7D - eBay (item 200188964783 end time Jan-09-08 16:26:41 PST) For $26 I got one of these. The best of both worlds.

01-06-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
AKiss20 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Valley, NJ Posts: 118	Remote controls scarce? 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. Anyone why Pentax Remote Control F seems to be so scarce? It is a simple accessory, why should it be so rare? Thanks

01-06-2008, 08:52 PM	#12
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Originally posted by AKiss20 I do have the grip so that would be useful. That wired one on ebay, im not so good with recognizing plugs, can it be extended easily? Can I go to radioshack and get a nice long extension cord for it pretty cheaply? If so it might be perfect. Cheers! As far as I know it's just a 2.5mm mini stereo plug. Shouldn't be hard to extend.... The Pentax plug and the one for the Canon EOS Rebel series are the same as well. www.cablesandconnectors.com/01000-01 http://www.cablesandconnectors.com/PIX/phi103.jpg Last edited by jeffkrol; 01-06-2008 at 09:01 PM.

01-07-2008, 12:52 AM	#13
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Pentax Wireless Remote Control E Originally posted by AKiss20 Anyone why Pentax Remote Control F seems to be so scarce? It is a simple accessory, why should it be so rare? Thanks The Pentax Wireless Remote Control E ($25) will also work just fine with the K10D. Of course, the smaller button for electronic zooming (a feature of most P&S cameras) has no effect on the K10D, but the primary shutter release button works exactly the same as that on the Pentax Remote Control F. The two remotes are the same size and either will fit into the (BG2) battery grip for the K10D. They're also cosmetically identical except for the smaller zoom button. By the way, don't have an answer for why the Remote Control F is so scarce. Perhaps simply demand outstripping supply. stewart (aka: "Fred Anonymous Smith" - on amazon.com) - Last edited by stewart_photo; 01-07-2008 at 01:20 AM.

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01-06-2008, 12:34 PM	#2
patrickt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Posts: 247	I don't know but I'd sell you mine cheap. I have the remote F and an old cabled release, actually a Canon, and I much prefer the cabled release. To use the remote F requires some camera adjustments. To use the cable release requires that I plug it in. For me, it's much simpler.

01-06-2008, 12:58 PM	#3
AKiss20 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Valley, NJ Posts: 118 Original Poster	Camera adjustments meaning changing the position of the camera or just changing the shooting mode to remote? Does a generic plugin trigger also trip autofocus? I might actually be interested.

01-06-2008, 01:35 PM	#4
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	When I bought mine before christmas in Toronto, the store had lots. They should be available, also there is a cable release for about the same price

01-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#5
Duck Dodgers Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the 24½th Century! Photos: Gallery Posts: 439	Also, doesn't the Remote F release "time-out" after only 5 minutes or so?

01-06-2008, 05:31 PM	#6
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999	Originally posted by Duck Dodgers Also, doesn't the Remote F release "time-out" after only 5 minutes or so? nope..only turns off when you change shooting modes

01-06-2008, 06:23 PM	#7
Mapleleaf-Mick Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Canada Posts: 299	I bought the Pentax F remote for my K10D from a local camera shop for $29.00. Bought a wired remote off of Ebay made in Japan for $9.98....awesome. I then bought a wireless remote on Ebay specifically for the Pentax K10D that is good for more than 30 metres. Cost me $14.98. Works really well and both items bought from Japan are of the highest quality. I think if I did it again, I would buy the wireless remote off of Ebay.....Best value and forget the other two. Just my .02 worth.

01-06-2008, 06:33 PM	#8
ruemiser Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 76	Here is the one I purchased from Ebay. Works great and locks for about 7.95 + 5 shipping Shutter Release Cable for Pentax K10D K100D K110D *ist - eBay (item 170182469177 end time Jan-08-08 10:35:08 PST)

01-06-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	I got the F remote for Christmas. It works great for my needs, but it's really small. Very easy to misplace. Of course, if you have the battery grip there's a natural compartment, but otherwise, the thing is worse than lens caps.

01-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#10
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Not sure where you live, but I know the Wolf Camera < Ritz in some areas > here near me in St Louis, had them for $29.00

01-06-2008, 08:35 PM	#11
AKiss20 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Valley, NJ Posts: 118 Original Poster	I do have the grip so that would be useful. That wired one on ebay, im not so good with recognizing plugs, can it be extended easily? Can I go to radioshack and get a nice long extension cord for it pretty cheaply? If so it might be perfect. Cheers!

01-07-2008, 03:18 AM	#14
JrPentax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 93	i got a cannon remote works perfectley with my pentax camera - was about 2/3rds cheeper then a pentax item...

01-07-2008, 09:46 AM	#15
Jodokast96 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erial, NJ USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,134	Aputure Wireless Remote C1 for Canon XT XTi RS-60E3 R7D - eBay (item 200188964783 end time Jan-09-08 16:26:41 PST) For $26 I got one of these. The best of both worlds.

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