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: IR CONTROL FOR PENTAX IST CAMERAS
Summary: 5 Stars
THE CONTROL WORKS JUST GREAT, BUT MY PROBLEM WAS BECAUSE IT IS SO SMALL I KEPT LOOSING IT. I HAD TO GLUE IT TO A KEY RING TO KNOW WHERE IT IS!Digital camera Review: Indispensable Remote - Very Good Function & Value
Summary: 4 Stars
If possible, I would RATE THIS ITEM 4.5 STARS
I've been using the Pentax Remote Control F with a K20D camera body and BG2 battery pack and have high praise for the small device. For me, the wireless remote performs the task of operating a K20D camera and after 5 months of uses, without any hiccups and has never let me down. The unit is very compact and the engineers at Pentax found a way to store the device inside the BG2 battery pack. A smart design feature that I appreciate very much as I know I will never be without the wireless remote
A side note, when pointing the near IR LED on the remote with in the field of view of the lens you are using, the near IR LED at the pointing end of the wireless remote is visible to a K20D camera and appears in photos as a small light source in the operator's hand (see photo). Hence, if the operator of the remote includes themselves into a photo, it is advisable to bounce the IR signal off of a surface such that the LED on the remote does not appear conspicuous in photos taken with the device.
As stated by other reviewers, the Wireless Remote Control F is very small, not much larger than the size of 2 SD memory cards end to end, approximately twice as thick and easy to lose. Therefore, it would be very convenient and without altering the exterior dimension of the device, if a small pass through sectional could be cut out from one of the corners and or modify the housing of the remote so a small key ring could loop through the remote. That way, if a user is without a BG2 battery pack, the wireless remote could be easily clipped and secured to a camera case or bag.
As a whole, the price to value and function for the Pentax Wireless Remote F is excellent and a device I recommend every K20D user to have.
Minus 0.25 for IR Transmitting LED being visible to the K20D camera.
Minus 0.25 for no secure storage method other than the BG2 battery pack.
Digital camera Review: It's a remote.
Summary: 4 Stars
Works pretty well with my K10D. It's IR so it requires line of sight, and it doesn't have a terrifically remarkable range. But it works as advertised and I didn't want to waste my time spending 4 bucks and waiting a month to get a cheap knock off from china that may or may not work.
Another thought. It's TINY. Look at the cheap flash drive you have lying on your desk, it's a half inch smaller than that.
Digital camera Review: Just a Shutter Release
Summary: 3 Stars
I ordered to use with my K20D. Yes it works to snap a shot, but doesn't focus or work in bulb. It would have been nice to know this before buying, but with very limited info on Pentax's site you can't find that out with out extensive research, or other people's reviews here. I think I'll get the corded release later to handle the AF and bulb functions. I guess if you were setting up a shot of the family or friends and pre-focused it would work very well.Digital camera Review: Neat Little Remote
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this remote with my Pentax K100D DSLR. I believe this works with other Pentax models as well (you may want to check the Pentax website to check if your equipment is compatible) This remote allows me to take pictures much easier than using a self timer (when I want to be included in the picture). It is very simple to set up (just set the camera's function switch to select "remote". The K100 has two settings, one has a 2 second delay and the other setting is instant. The only negative I can mention on this product is that it is too small so it is very easy to misplace. Overall it just works great and it is also very reasonably priced.