Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-13 Thread John Sessoms
From: John Whittingham I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul Hi Paul Was it the battery? Mine's not working and I wondered what battery it takes. John I don't believe the battery is supposed to be

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-13 Thread John Whittingham
I don't believe the battery is supposed to be changeable. The price is low enough I think it's supposed to be disposable. Battery good for 10 years or something like that just buy a new one when it wears out. Have you seen whay we pay for them in the UK :( John

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-13 Thread mike wilson
Let me know when the battery goes flat on your K10D and I'll send you my address and postage. John Sessoms wrote: From: John Whittingham I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul Hi Paul Was it the battery? Mine's

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread John Whittingham
I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul Hi Paul Was it the battery? Mine's not working and I wondered what battery it takes. John

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
No, I didn't realize that the camera had to be switched to wireless remote mode. Paul On Feb 9, 2007, at 5:39 AM, John Whittingham wrote: I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul Hi Paul Was it the battery? Mine's

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread John Whittingham
Ah, no worries. I'll pop it open over the weekend and have a look. John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread mike wilson
Subject: Re: Remote Control F Operation Ah, no worries. I'll pop it open over the weekend and have a look. John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread John Whittingham
Cheers Mike, appreciated. John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Ok, Paul. Now all you need is somewhat more dramatic lighting and we'll call you Svengali of the Pentax Remote! ]'-) G On Feb 8, 2007, at 6:26 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul --

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread pnstenquist
Yeah, this was just a flash bounced off the ceiling. Gotta work on that:-) Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok, Paul. Now all you need is somewhat more dramatic lighting and we'll call you Svengali of the Pentax Remote! ]'-)

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
Just to be certain, I gather this was not taken in the bathroom. (unusual background decor)(?) Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, Paul. Now all you need is somewhat more dramatic lighting and we'll call you Svengali of the Pentax Remote! ]'-) G On Feb 8, 2007, at

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread pnstenquist
It's in my family room, which has been outfitted as a home theater. It has ornate fixtures like an old theater. The brass things are some award mementoes atop the fireplace. There's also a gilded mirror above the fireplace. -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Um, unless your bathroom is much different from mine, I doubt I'd see a fireplace mantel with a gilt-framed painting/photo above it in the bathroom ... ! G On Feb 9, 2007, at 11:47 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Just to be certain, I gather this was not taken in the bathroom. (unusual background

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread pnstenquist
Actually, I'm just crouching and leaning forward. i put the camera on my bar, which is just a bit above waist high. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was his seated position that made me wonder. ;-))) Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
It was his seated position that made me wonder. ;-))) Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um, unless your bathroom is much different from mine, I doubt I'd see a fireplace mantel with a gilt-framed painting/photo above it in the bathroom ... ! G On Feb 9, 2007, at

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-09 Thread Jack Davis
Paul, I get it..finally. I had a remote control F a couple years ago, but let it go when I sold my MZ-S. Worked only with the battery grip. Earlier today I ordered a new one. I have the 205 cable switch and while slightly more fiddly, does allow trap focus. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Paul Stenquist I just received a remote control F that I had purchased from BH. The box didn't include any instructions, but it seems obvious how it works: it has just one button. But it doesn't work. Does it come with a battery? I see screws on the back, but I haven't tried to

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul On Feb 8, 2007, at 9:08 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Paul Stenquist I just received a remote control F that I had purchased from BH. The box didn't include any instructions,

Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
I just received a remote control F that I had purchased from BH. The box didn't include any instructions, but it seems obvious how it works: it has just one button. But it doesn't work. Does it come with a battery? I see screws on the back, but I haven't tried to take them out. Seems like

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Godders. Not a silly question! :-). Didn't do that. Will try again. Never got that far in the manual:-)). Paul On Feb 7, 2007, at 7:34 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Probably a silly question, but did you set the camera on the IR Remote drive mode? I think it takes a very small lithium

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-07 Thread George Sinos
There is a small battery inside. Mine lasted about 4 years before it died. The current battery has been in the remote for a couple of years. Are you using the K10D? Do you have the remote enabled? GS On 2/7/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just received a remote control F that

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Probably a silly question, but did you set the camera on the IR Remote drive mode? I think it takes a very small lithium battery, but there were no instructions with mine regards replacing it. I don't have a screwdriver fine enough to remove the screws at present... ! G On Feb 7, 2007, at

Re: Remote Control F Operation

2007-02-07 Thread David Savage
At 09:09 AM 8/02/2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I just received a remote control F that I had purchased from BH. The box didn't include any instructions, but it seems obvious how it works: it has just one button. But it doesn't work. Does it come with a battery? I see screws on the back, but I