Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras
Digital camera Review: Good product, but a bit pricey for what it is
Summary: 4 Stars
The Pentax Remote Control F does exactly what it's supposed to do, but is quite pricey for that functionality. It's just an infrared remote, not unlike what we use with our televisions. If you have a programmable, universal remote or a PDA with an infrared emitter, you can actually program your own remote release. Since universal remotes are all different, you'll have to find the code on the internet or use the manual search function of the remote. If you have a Windows Mobile PDA, try searching for something like "pocketpc pentax remote control f" without the quotes.
Pros:
- Very small and compact so you can easily store it. It's about twice as long and just as wide as an SD card. I've uploaded a picture to the gallery above.
- Easy enough to use. For Pentax digital SLRs, just set your drive mode to use the remote control. On the *ist DL/K100D, hit Fn + Up + OK to get to the drive mode menu.
- Wireless so you can easily participate in group pictures.
- Supports Bulb mode on DSLRs. This lets you take long exposures by holding down the remote release in B or Bulb mode. I didn't actually expect this to work, but it does. :)
- Supports auto-focus in the auto modes: AUTO PICT (green), SCN and any of the scene modes. You need to set "AF in remote control" and the camera will focus before releasing the shutter.
- Battery is replaceable, but you need a small screwdriver kit to remove the back.
Cons:
- Very small and compact so you can easily lose it.
- Doesn't support AF in the manual modes: P, Tv, Av, M and B.
- Doesn't have a lock to hold down the shutter release for extended exposures.
- Requires line of sight since it uses infrared.
If you need a remote for long exposures, I would suggest getting a wired remote because it'll have a lock feature to hold down the button for you, and the remote won't need line of sight to trigger the shutter.
Aside from that, the Remote Control F is a great addition to my camera bag. It makes it a lot easier for me to be in group pictures, especially since I can easily conceal it so it doesn't show up in the photo.
Digital camera Review: Nice little remote, but limited range
Summary: 4 Stars
It's very tiny. It's great if you're close enough but I found myself actually needing it at more than it's 15 foot limit so it just sits in my camera most of the time.Digital camera Review: works good
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this remote to use with my 500m zoom lens trying to avoid shaking the camera when on the tripod or mono-pod, avoiding blurry pictures. Worked great for that, the camera had settings for instant snap with remote and for 3 second delay which would be great for self/family pics. Digital camera Review: very useful add on to your PENTAX DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
veru useful when taking pics whenever you need be away from the camera. very reliable and solid constructed. My friend's still works fine after washed and dried once.Digital camera Review: exactly what it should be
Summary: 4 Stars
This little thing works great. I was afraid it might be more complicated or require batteries or something, but you just take it out of the box, set your camera to accept it, and click away. Using the 3 second delay gives you enough time to hide the clicker from view before the shutter goes off. The only problem is that you might loose it, because it is very small.