Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras

Pentax remote control f for digital cameras

I bought remote control several months ago worked fine on arrival put it in camera bag, When I needed to use it no longer worked

As in any shutterbug's arsenal, one should always find a remote control for one's camera, be it film or digital. This remote for my Pentax k20d is a welcomed addition. Since I now look to shoot HDR images alot, this is an absolute necessity. Also comes in handy for portrait work since it frees you from looking thru the camera and enables you to get more candid shots. My only complaint is that it is rather small and that is a personal thing. Hence the 4 stars. It may not be an issue with others.

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.

I purchased the remote today at a Going Out of Business Sale at Ritz Camera in Chciagoland. It was $18.00 I'm using it for the K20D Body.

The remote can be taken apart to change the battery. Three screws need to be removed. The battery is a small round flat Panasonic CR 1620 3V. See Photo's I've included above.

The remote works as advertised. On the K20D You need to set the "Yes" setting in the Custom Menu in order for the Auto Focus to work when using the remote.

You also have to set which type of Shutter release you want to have fire. Press the fn button then press the 4 way controller button (arrow up) to get to the remote settings. You can choose single-immediate fire, Fire after a 3 second delay or Continuous Firing. On the continuous firing the camera will keep taking pictures until you press the remote button a second time to stop the camera from firing.

While you have the remote control feature selected the Self Timer Lamp / Remote Control Reciever Lamp on the front & rear of the camera body will blink (RED) on and off to let you know the remote feature in ON.

NO instructions are included with the remote control F, only a a warning sheet that the remote may interfere with TV/Radio reception. For instructions see your camera manual....

I was a little shocked by the price, but felt I really needed it. (The price has been reduced since then). I use it mostly for long exposures with the camera mounted on a tripod and group photo's that include myself. Pretty handy and very small.