The K10D Club!

Fluegel · 02-07-2020, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Boathouses at sunset - F35-80 on K10D:

Nothing wrong with your eye for a good shot, excellent job.
These kind of images bring me back to the days we were swimming in winter weather in a local harbour.
Cold but not too cold, water was just over 10 degrees C.

**paulh** · 02-07-2020, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Fluegel

Nothing wrong with your eye for a good shot, excellent job.
These kind of images bring me back to the days we were swimming in winter weather in a local harbour.
Cold but not too cold, water was just over 10 degrees C.

Thanks! That photo was taken in Texas during October, I think. The early evening temp. was about 75F or so, not cold at all!

**subsea** · 02-08-2020, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

View from Ronda, Spain, in 2010.

**subsea** · 02-08-2020, 11:38 AM - **3 Likes**

Famous Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda in 2010. Taken with my FA 100-300mm lens.

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Lord Lucan · 02-08-2020, 03:48 PM

Has anyone replaced the battery in the K10D remote control? I recall reading that it could not be changed, you have to buy a new remote if it runs out. Mine has not run out (have had it since 2008 but not used much) but today I noticed three tiny cross-head screws in it, and I opened it out of curiosity. There is a button battery inside, and apparently nothing to stop you replacing it.

I did not actually remove it as that would disconnect it and I wanted no chance to upset it, so I was unable to read what type of battery it was, but there seems no reason to think it is anything other than a fairly standard one.

I am guessing that the same remote is used on other Pentax DSLRs.

**rayallen** · 02-08-2020, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Has anyone replaced the battery in the K10D remote control? I recall reading that it could not be changed, you have to buy a new remote if it runs out. Mine has not run out (have had it since 2008 but not used much) but today I noticed three tiny cross-head screws in it, and I opened it out of curiosity. There is a button battery inside, and apparently nothing to stop you replacing it.

I did not actually remove it as that would disconnect it and I wanted no chance to upset it, so I was unable to read what type of battery it was, but there seems no reason to think it is anything other than a fairly standard one.

I am guessing that the same remote is used on other Pentax DSLRs.

I assume that you are talking about the "Pentax Remote Control F" that slides into the battery grip on the K10D. Yes, you can replace the battery.

This post tells you what you need to know: Pentax Remote F battery - PentaxForums.com

Even more info here: Battery For The Pentax Remote F - PentaxForums.com

Lord Lucan · 02-09-2020, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

I assume that you are talking about the "Pentax Remote Control F"

That's the one. Thanks for the reply and links. I gather it was Pentax's advice to send it back to them to replace the battery when needed, but I wonder where that would be these days

In fact with a jewellers crosshead screwdriver it looks pretty simple to replace the battery, and to obtain one : someone said it was a CR1620. In the first link (last post was 2014) they were asking about battery life so I revived the thread to add that mine was still going after 12 years, and that I guess it would last the shelf life of the battery unless you are taking selfies at a maniacal rate

Last edited by Lord Lucan; 02-09-2020 at 03:56 AM. Reason: Clarification

Fluegel · 02-09-2020, 05:08 AM

I wonder what Pentax charges to replace the battery.
Most Pentaxians will be able to do that themselves I think.

**rayallen** · 02-09-2020, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

someone said it was a CR1620. In the first link (last post was 2014) they were asking about battery life so I revived the thread to add that mine was still going after 12 years, and that I guess it would last the shelf life of the battery unless you are taking selfies at a maniacal rate

Yes, to the best of my knowledge that is the correct battery. I have not replaced mine yet as it is still working after 12 years, just like yours.

BTW, are they still looking for you? I won't tell anybody that you are in South Wales.

Lord Lucan · 02-09-2020, 03:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rayallen

BTW, are they still looking for you [Lord Lucan]? I won't tell anybody that you are in South Wales.

No, I'm safe now because in 1992 I was legally presumed dead. Mind you, it seems a not uncommon name on forums generally, but those others are imposters.

Fluegel · 02-09-2020, 05:27 PM

So you are the real Lord Lucan.
That leaves many questions.
Your secret is safe here, only very few readers here

**paulh** · 02-09-2020, 05:59 PM

Looking across the field this morning. This is a small, one-man company that makes horse-drawn carriages and wagons. DA18-135 on K10D:

Fluegel · 02-09-2020, 06:31 PM

The scenery in the US always amazes me.
Western Europe is much more crowded, I envie you Texans.

**paulh** · 02-09-2020, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Fluegel

The scenery in the US always amazes me.
Western Europe is much more crowded, I envie you Texans.

If you are referring to my photo above - it was taken in Southern California

But yes, there are still a lot of wide open spaces in both Calif and Texas!

**Digitalis** · 02-09-2020, 07:28 PM - **5 Likes**

Pentax K10D - Sigma 180mm f/3.5 APO EX MACRO w/ PZ AF 1.7X TC - ISO 400 1/500th f/5.6 [cropped]

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02-07-2020, 04:15 PM	#5416
Fluegel Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 470	Originally posted by paulh Boathouses at sunset - F35-80 on K10D: Nothing wrong with your eye for a good shot, excellent job. These kind of images bring me back to the days we were swimming in winter weather in a local harbour. Cold but not too cold, water was just over 10 degrees C.

02-07-2020, 05:04 PM	#5417
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Fluegel Nothing wrong with your eye for a good shot, excellent job. These kind of images bring me back to the days we were swimming in winter weather in a local harbour. Cold but not too cold, water was just over 10 degrees C. Thanks! That photo was taken in Texas during October, I think. The early evening temp. was about 75F or so, not cold at all!

02-08-2020, 03:48 PM	#5420
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,972	Has anyone replaced the battery in the K10D remote control? I recall reading that it could not be changed, you have to buy a new remote if it runs out. Mine has not run out (have had it since 2008 but not used much) but today I noticed three tiny cross-head screws in it, and I opened it out of curiosity. There is a button battery inside, and apparently nothing to stop you replacing it. I did not actually remove it as that would disconnect it and I wanted no chance to upset it, so I was unable to read what type of battery it was, but there seems no reason to think it is anything other than a fairly standard one. I am guessing that the same remote is used on other Pentax DSLRs.

02-08-2020, 05:19 PM	#5421
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Has anyone replaced the battery in the K10D remote control? I recall reading that it could not be changed, you have to buy a new remote if it runs out. Mine has not run out (have had it since 2008 but not used much) but today I noticed three tiny cross-head screws in it, and I opened it out of curiosity. There is a button battery inside, and apparently nothing to stop you replacing it. I did not actually remove it as that would disconnect it and I wanted no chance to upset it, so I was unable to read what type of battery it was, but there seems no reason to think it is anything other than a fairly standard one. I am guessing that the same remote is used on other Pentax DSLRs. I assume that you are talking about the "Pentax Remote Control F" that slides into the battery grip on the K10D. Yes, you can replace the battery. This post tells you what you need to know: Pentax Remote F battery - PentaxForums.com Even more info here: Battery For The Pentax Remote F - PentaxForums.com

02-09-2020, 03:54 AM	#5422
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,972	Originally posted by rayallen I assume that you are talking about the "Pentax Remote Control F" That's the one. Thanks for the reply and links. I gather it was Pentax's advice to send it back to them to replace the battery when needed, but I wonder where that would be these days In fact with a jewellers crosshead screwdriver it looks pretty simple to replace the battery, and to obtain one : someone said it was a CR1620. In the first link (last post was 2014) they were asking about battery life so I revived the thread to add that mine was still going after 12 years, and that I guess it would last the shelf life of the battery unless you are taking selfies at a maniacal rate Last edited by Lord Lucan; 02-09-2020 at 03:56 AM. Reason: Clarification

02-09-2020, 05:08 AM	#5423
Fluegel Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 470	I wonder what Pentax charges to replace the battery. Most Pentaxians will be able to do that themselves I think.

02-09-2020, 03:09 PM	#5424
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Lord Lucan someone said it was a CR1620. In the first link (last post was 2014) they were asking about battery life so I revived the thread to add that mine was still going after 12 years, and that I guess it would last the shelf life of the battery unless you are taking selfies at a maniacal rate Yes, to the best of my knowledge that is the correct battery. I have not replaced mine yet as it is still working after 12 years, just like yours. BTW, are they still looking for you? I won't tell anybody that you are in South Wales.

02-09-2020, 03:48 PM - 2 Likes	#5425
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,972	Originally posted by rayallen BTW, are they still looking for you [Lord Lucan]? I won't tell anybody that you are in South Wales. No, I'm safe now because in 1992 I was legally presumed dead. Mind you, it seems a not uncommon name on forums generally, but those others are imposters.

02-09-2020, 05:59 PM	#5427
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Looking across the field this morning. This is a small, one-man company that makes horse-drawn carriages and wagons. DA18-135 on K10D:

02-09-2020, 06:31 PM	#5428
Fluegel Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 470	The scenery in the US always amazes me. Western Europe is much more crowded, I envie you Texans.

02-09-2020, 06:55 PM	#5429
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Fluegel The scenery in the US always amazes me. Western Europe is much more crowded, I envie you Texans. If you are referring to my photo above - it was taken in Southern California But yes, there are still a lot of wide open spaces in both Calif and Texas!