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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-23-2013, 05:47 AM
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Went for the Olympus in the end..no offerings from Pentax at the moment that fitted my requirements
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-11-2013, 11:34 AM
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Just searched through the Manual with the terms remote and also another search with bulb.
Could not find the option you mention.
Maybe if any MX-1 owners or someone going near a store that has an MX-1 could look for me, there are none in the two stores on the island where I live.
But still it is a lot of extra work since the XZ-2 has the functions I want with no hacking required
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-11-2013, 10:58 AM
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Neat does this work for BULB shutter release as well do you know?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-11-2013, 03:32 AM
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Yes, i did d/load the manual the other day, but saw nothing ..but that did not mean that there was not some undocumented remote wiring in the USB plug.
But if not..well bugger ..looks like it is the Olympus
Wanted it really for Time lapse, with my Giga Pro II intervalometer
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-11-2013, 02:00 AM
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Hope I am here for a while, but who knows..depends on what I buy...
Thanks for saying hello
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-11-2013, 01:42 AM
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
06-11-2013, 01:39 AM
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Hello All
As i said in my intro post, the answer I receive here is going to determine if I buy an MX-1 or not.
I have a Canon 5D MkIII as my every day 'work' camera, but want a pocket carry camera for my other main job ( pilot)
I do not want a interchangeable lens camera, as that adds the possibility of buying lenses and then the issue of having to carry them. I want a pocket P&S camera with a few 'pro ' functions.
I live on a small island (Jersey) that now has only two camera stores, neither which stock the MX-1 or my other contender the Olympus XZ-2
After having gone through all the camera comparison section on dpreview, the two finalists in my short list are as i just said, the MX-1 and the XZ-2.
This question relates to the remote function of the MX-1.
One of my important wants on the camera I buy is a remote function.
I see that the MX-1 does have remote function via IR, with front and rear sensors, but I see not mention of a physical remote port.
BUT I do know that there is a mini usb port on the MX-1 and I also know from here that the Olympus E series have a remote function via the mini USB.
Can anyone tell me if this is also true of the MX-1 or if there is a jack Plug remote socket that I have overlooked. ?
I would not be above opening the camera up if necessary and fitting my own hardwired remote socket if that were required..obviously loosing any warranty .
Your answer determines which I buy..No hard wire remote no sale, which is a shame as the MX-1 is my preferred option of the two
Thanks
Neil
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
06-11-2013, 01:26 AM
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Hello all.
is it just me or do you also find yourself registering on forums for one specific question and finding that you often never go back?
That may or may not be the case this time..all depends on the answer to my second post that I will try and put in a more relevant forum section.
I do not have a Pentax yet, I have a digital SLR, a bridge camera and other older P& S camera, but now I am on the lookout for a point and shoot to carry with me for work.
i won't even hint at my real question on this post as there are likely to be replies, then a split thread with answers to the same question on two places.
I can see how it could be abused by spammers, but it is a shame that there is not a specific section on ALL forum software , (be it a camera, computer, gardening or whatever particular hobby forum) that allowed anonymous posts, not registered for people who may only be after a couple of question..Maybe limit the number of posts from that particular IP address or e-mail, and still have the 'Captcha' and human check type safeguards.
ANyway hello all
I'll go and post my question elsewhere and see if I end up buying the MX-1
Neil
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