FZ20 Remote Shutter Release - Another Design

tankm · 29th December 2004

Just built my own remote shutter release. Based on the now well known circuit, except this has the "Firing" button only.

Original circuit design HERE !

When press, the camera will focus and then take the shot.

Following are my reasons for not including the focus button:
1. The focus can be prelock by changing to manual focus at side of camera. By pressing the manual-focus level down, the FZ20 will do the auto focus and lock it.

2. The "Firing" button will perform the focus before taking the shot anyway if it is in auto-focus mode.

Component required:
1. 39 KOhm resistor (I combine the 36KOhm and 2.7KOhm resistor in the original design into one as I do not need the focus button)
2. 2 KOhm resistor
3. Big mono plug (only required the plastic sleve to house the button)
4. Push button that fit the mono plug sleve
5. 4 part plugs (I used the Nokia ear-set)

Have Fun

rogersk8ter · 30th December 2004

Excellent tankm. mind telling us where you got the trigger s/w??

tankm · 30th December 2004

Other than the Nokia 4-parts plug, all parts bought from Sim Lim Tower. The shop is at the 3rd Flr, right in front of the escalator.

Have Fun.

Howdy · 30th December 2004

This design looks much elegant. Thanks for sharing.

sunkist · 25th January 2005

Sorry to dig out this. But i need someone advice me. I bought the 2 resistor as mentioned above. But then i bought the one rating 0.25W as it is the cheapest. but somehow i couldnt get it right. assuming i have 2 wire from the earphone. i got one connected to a 2kOhm to the RH switch. Another wire connected to the LH switch. Then the 39Kohm can use to "create" a paralle across the switch.

I woner what went wrong. It doesnt work.
Thanks.

tankm · 25th January 2005

0.25w rating works fine. If you are using the plug from the nokia phone, and counting the parts on the plug from the tip from 1 to 4, make sure there is no connection on tip1 and tip2 to tip3 and tip4. Put it another way, there should not be any connection at all on tip1 and tip2 to any other tips.

Hope this help.

jeronimo74 · 25th January 2005

Hi,
A new version (3) of a remote shutter release on my website www.geronimo-web.tk with an update of my gallery.

sunkist · 26th January 2005

Oh.. i guess i know what u mean. Actually, there is 2 "black" rubber for 4 wires. 1 black rubber inside have 2 wire. And total, there are 4 wire. But we are only required to use 3 and 4 wire. Am i right. Do u have a clear picture to show me? thanks.

jeronimo74 · 26th January 2005

Like this ?

sunkist · 26th January 2005

There is 4 wire in 2 black tube? or wat?

jeronimo74 · 26th January 2005

Sorry, but me don't understand your problem. On the the plug you have 4 "circuits". You need only 2. The n° 3 & 4 on the picture...

sunkist · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by jeronimo74

Sorry, but me don't understand your problem. On the the plug you have 4 "circuits". You need only 2. The n° 3 & 4 on the picture...

I understand i need to use only 2 wire out of the 4? But which of the 2 wire should i use? Coz i do not have a multimeter, so i am unable to track that 2 wire.

jeronimo74 · 26th January 2005

It's difficult because eatch plug is different. If you don't have multimeter, you can use a battery (pile) and a light bulb (from Flashlight by ex.) and you search the good contact... Want you a schema ?

ndroo · 26th January 2005

How much does it actually cost to make one of these? Why not just buy from Panasonic? I bought one for around $23+ ...

tankm · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by sunkist

I understand i need to use only 2 wire out of the 4? But which of the 2 wire should i use? Coz i do not have a multimeter, so i am unable to track that 2 wire.

Buy a test pen with continuity test function. The test pen will light up when there is a continuous circuit. Good for testing other thing like if your bulb is blown or the fuse is blownl. If you don't use the test function often, at least you have another spare screw driver.

gunny · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by renegade

How much does it actually cost to make one of these? Why not just buy from Panasonic? I bought one for around $23+ ...

why buy one when you can make one? hehehehe....

if you go minimal and use cheap switch, you'll only need to spend less than 10 bucks. not to mention the satisfaction over your achievement. why are we spending time go round the country looking for great scene and moment when you can go to internet and find and download whatever photos you like?

but seriously, the reason why people making their diy stuff is because we can modify and improve the design and functionality. want one button? can. want two buttons? oso can... want focus lock? still can... want to shoot without focus lock/ae lock? can oso... how long you want the cable to be? detachable? you name it, bro...

cheers,
sg

ndroo · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by gunny

why buy one when you can make one? hehehehe.... if you go minimal and use cheap switch, you'll only need to spend less than 10 bucks. not to mention the satisfaction over your achievement. why are we spending time go round the country looking for great scene and moment when you can go to internet and find and download whatever photos you like?

but seriously, the reason why people making their diy stuff is because we can modify and improve the design and functionality. want one button? can. want two buttons? oso can... want focus lock? still can... want to shoot without focus lock/ae lock? can oso... how long you want the cable to be? detachable? you name it, bro...

cheers,
sg

oic. i dunno how to do one mah, so bought one lor.

interesting to know what u can do man.

sunkist · 26th January 2005

i think i figure it out. Anyway 2 resistor cost 30cent together. A switch is 60cent. A holder is $1.50. And a nokia earphone is $1. Total is $3.40.

Howdy · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by renegade

How much does it actually cost to make one of these? Why not just buy from Panasonic? I bought one for around $23+ ...

Hi,
can show a picture of it ?
Any feedback on the how is it and usage?
where did u bought it from ?

ndroo · 26th January 2005

Originally Posted by sunkist

i think i figure it out. Anyway 2 resistor cost 30cent together. A switch is 60cent. A holder is $1.50. And a nokia earphone is $1. Total is $3.40.

Gosh! That's a huge savings! And the photo posted of it ... it looks good too! Envy people like u guys who can DIY ... me ... I can't DIY so have to PAY

Originally Posted by Howdy

Hi,
can show a picture of it ?
Any feedback on the how is it and usage?
where did u bought it from ?

Feedback? Nope. Usage? Half press to focus, full press to 'fire'.

You can email Panasonic (from their website) and ask them. They ordered for me because they had no stock, dunno bout now tho'.

It's the one you can see in one of the photos here http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pa...ew/index.shtml

29th December 2004	#1
tankm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,619	FZ20 Remote Shutter Release - Another Design Just built my own remote shutter release. Based on the now well known circuit, except this has the "Firing" button only. Original circuit design HERE ! When press, the camera will focus and then take the shot. Following are my reasons for not including the focus button: 1. The focus can be prelock by changing to manual focus at side of camera. By pressing the manual-focus level down, the FZ20 will do the auto focus and lock it. 2. The "Firing" button will perform the focus before taking the shot anyway if it is in auto-focus mode. Component required: 1. 39 KOhm resistor (I combine the 36KOhm and 2.7KOhm resistor in the original design into one as I do not need the focus button) 2. 2 KOhm resistor 3. Big mono plug (only required the plastic sleve to house the button) 4. Push button that fit the mono plug sleve 5. 4 part plugs (I used the Nokia ear-set) Have Fun

25th January 2005	#7
jeronimo74 New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21	NEW Version Hi, A new version (3) of a remote shutter release on my website www.geronimo-web.tk with an update of my gallery.

26th January 2005	#14
ndroo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: www.fuzzyeyeballs.com Posts: 6,719	How much does it actually cost to make one of these? Why not just buy from Panasonic? I bought one for around $23+ ... __________________ fuzzyeyeballs

30th December 2004	#2
rogersk8ter Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 143	Excellent tankm. mind telling us where you got the trigger s/w??

30th December 2004	#4
Howdy Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 202	This design looks much elegant. Thanks for sharing.

25th January 2005	#5
sunkist Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 564	Sorry to dig out this. But i need someone advice me. I bought the 2 resistor as mentioned above. But then i bought the one rating 0.25W as it is the cheapest. but somehow i couldnt get it right. assuming i have 2 wire from the earphone. i got one connected to a 2kOhm to the RH switch. Another wire connected to the LH switch. Then the 39Kohm can use to "create" a paralle across the switch. I woner what went wrong. It doesnt work. Thanks.