Pentax Electronic Cable Switch for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax Electronic Cable Switch for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Great gift for pro. photographers!
Summary: 5 Stars
Im not to experienced with cameras but my cusin is a professional photographer. This item was on his christmas list so I thought I would get it for him. It was shipped and recieved within days:) Long story short, He loves it!Digital camera Review: It works well but pricey.
Summary: 3 Stars
Seems like a lot of cash for a simple push button and some wire. Does the new Pentax owner have a choice? Unfortunately not. People who have owned camera equipment for years will be surprised to find their existing cable releases are extinct.Digital camera Review: Not bad for what it is
Summary: 4 Stars
I had a tough time finding any information about how big this shutter release was or how long the cable was for it. All I kept reading from some reviews was that it was a little too short but no info just how short it was.
Here you go:
Switch assembly dimensions (the part you hold in your hand)
Length: ~ 4 inches
Width: ~ 1.12 inches
Thickness: ~ 0.5 inches
The length of the cable is ~ 20.5" measured from the cable exit of the switch assembly to right angle mini-connector. I prefer this shorter length so that I don't have to mess with longer cable tangles or worrying about the release hanging down to the floor while the camera is mounted on a tripod.
This release does a fine job. I will say that it is a very tight fit when plugging and unplugging it from my Pentax K200D. I imagine it will easier with each connect/disconnect cycle.
Press the button down part way and camera focuses; press fully and the shutter releases. This device also has a sliding mechanism on the release button which allows you to lock your camera's shutter in the open position for long (bulb) exposures.
I bought this because I want to remotely trigger my K200D while taking exposure bracketed photos. I have the IR remote, but the camera does not support multi-exposure with the IR remote. This device works fine for multi-exposure (bracketed) shots.
Digital camera Review: Not for the Pentax K-X
Summary: 1 Stars
Just a warning if you are buying this for the new Pentx K-X DSLR camera. It does not have an outlet to plug in this pin-type connector. I imagine there may be a cable made for the Pentax K-X; however, this is not it. Best not to assume anything without explicit detailed information. I guess I'm the one who deserves the 1 star rating!Digital camera Review: Pentax CS 205 Cable Release
Summary: 4 Stars
Received the CS 205 Shutter release cable for my Pentax K20D.
I have only shot a half dozen photo's indoors with it thus far.
Works fine. The K20d's Auto Focus focuses when the shutter button is pressed half way down.
My only gripes are (1)that the cord could be longer.
(2) The button could be designed with a large tang for better grip when trying to release the button from the locked position. I guess as the switch wears it will be easier to push back to release from the locked position.
(3) The end that plgus into the camera could be a straight plug instead of being a 90 degree end. There is very little room to grip the plug end as the access door is right there and people with big fingers might have difficulty unplugging the cord.
I've included several pictures up above.