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 buy
Summary: 5 Stars
Used with a Pentax K-x.
1) It works from the front of the camera only
2) There is only one button but Bulb mode works (you can specify a setting in the camera such that you press once to fire and press again to stop)
3) Tiny! I dropped it on a dark cold night outside and if someone didnt see me drop it it would've been gone.
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, go to your favorite search engine and enter "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" in the camera and the camera will focus before releasing the shutter. On my K100D, "AF in remote control" was under the Custom Setting tab in the menu.
- 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: Good remote with a minor flaw
Summary: 3 Stars
Remote control is compact and works even when pointing away from the camera. The only flaw is the tiny deeply recessed rubber button. I have normal size fingers, yet it is very difficult to depress trigger button completely with a thumb. There is also no tactile indication that a button was pressed.Digital camera Review: Great item
Summary: 5 Stars
If you need a remote shutter release this is a great choice. It is super small and works from a good distance. The only problem I've encountered is the fact that the receiver sites on the camera have to be well exposed to the signal from the remote or the shutter will not release, but this will be encountered with any IR remote.Digital camera Review: Great little piece of equipmemt
Summary: 5 Stars
This remote works great with my Pentax K10D, and for the price I bought it at I couldn't pass it up. It works much better than the normal cable release that I was use to using.