Quick question: remote cable release

[skypacker]

What's the availability status and local source of a remote cable release for the K20D? I don't want an IR remote, but a cable one that can be used with bulb mode.

I asked J3:16 yesterday, and Sam said that they could order it for $50-60 or so. Does the price seem reasonable?

Anywhere else I can get it quickly? Any other model/brand remote that will work properly with the K20D?

Info appreciated.

[fengwei]

You can get this one for $20:
http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...products_id=95

It's from PQ23:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4135326

Our Pentax dSLR cameras use the same cable release as the Canon 350D one

[skypacker]

Thanks Fengwei. PMed you.

[istDeS]

If you are refering to the Pentax cable switch CS-205. I don’t think any of the shops here sells it. The Canon Remote Switch RS-60E3 can be used on Pentax DSLR and works as well also as they are using the same jack. I have both Pentax cable switch CS-205 and the Canon Remote Switch RS-60E3. If you want something small, get the Canon Remote Switch RS-60E3. There are some third party cable remotes that are suitable and cheaper also which fengwei have pointed out.

[Gengh]

Or just make one. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...your-k10d.html

It's incredibly simple, too bad I only saw this after I bought the tagotech cable release, otherwise I'd definitely have tried.

[creampuff]

I got one off eBay from a HK seller. About S$15 including shipping.

[fengwei]

Originally Posted by Gengh Or just make one. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...your-k10d.html It's incredibly simple, too bad I only saw this after I bought the tagotech cable release, otherwise I'd definitely have tried.

I made one soon after I got the *istD:





Made out of a Motorola handsfree set and a used switch. Works pretty well. Actually I still prefer this DIY one even after I got the OEM one One reason is it's smaller, the other reason is it's DIYed

[Octarine]

Originally Posted by fengwei Our Pentax dSLR cameras use the same cable release as the Canon 350D one

Then you could have a look here:
http://www.photokaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16709

http://martybugs.net/photography/remote.cgi (with lots of links at the end of the page.
I made my remote switch using a computer mouse (black Logitech), removed the ball and put in a switch for bulb exposure. The two mouse buttons I have used for Right = AF, Left = Shutter. Works great and the mouse cable is long enough. Costs: $2 for the mouse (SLS), $1.50 for the switch, 1h work (ok, I took my time). This works instantly, no delay for normal shoots.
I also got this IR trigger from a fellow CSer for $10. This has a 2s delay.

[skypacker]

Thanks for all the input.
I have found the solution.