Customer Reviews:
 Remote Control F with my *ist DS DSLR June 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've used this off and on for a couple of years - works great with my *ist DS DSLR. Only drawback I can think of is that it won't lock the shutter open when using "bulb" - you have to continue to hold the button.
Good product, but a bit pricey for what it is May 29, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Pentax Remote Control F does exactly what it's supposed to do, but is quite pricey for that functionality. It's just an infrared remote, not unlike what we use with our televisions. If you have a programmable, universal remote or a PDA with an infrared emitter, you can actually program your own remote release. Since universal remotes are all different, you'll have to find the code on the internet or use the manual search function of the remote. If you have a Windows Mobile PDA, try searching for something like "pocketpc pentax remote control f" without the quotes.
Pros:
- Very small and compact so you can easily store it. It's about twice as long and just as wide as an SD card. I've uploaded a picture to the gallery above.
- Easy enough to use. For Pentax digital SLRs, just set your drive mode to use the remote control. On the *ist DL/K100D, hit Fn + Up + OK to get to the drive mode menu.
- Wireless so you can easily participate in group pictures.
- Supports Bulb mode on DSLRs. This lets you take long exposures by holding down the remote release in B or Bulb mode. I didn't actually expect this to work, but it does. :)
- Supports auto-focus in the auto modes: AUTO PICT (green), SCN and any of the scene modes. You need to set "AF in remote control" and the camera will focus before releasing the shutter.
- Battery is replaceable, but you need a small screwdriver kit to remove the back.
Cons:
- Very small and compact so you can easily lose it.
- Doesn't support AF in the manual modes: P, Tv, Av, M and B.
- Doesn't have a lock to hold down the shutter release for extended exposures.
- Requires line of sight since it uses infrared.
If you need a remote for long exposures, I would suggest getting a wired remote because it'll have a lock feature to hold down the button for you, and the remote won't need line of sight to trigger the shutter.
Aside from that, the Remote Control F is a great addition to my camera bag. It makes it a lot easier for me to be in group pictures, especially since I can easily conceal it so it doesn't show up in the photo.
Nice little remote, but limited range May 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's very tiny. It's great if you're close enough but I found myself actually needing it at more than it's 15 foot limit so it just sits in my camera most of the time.
 works good May 10, 2008
I got this remote to use with my 500m zoom lens trying to avoid shaking the camera when on the tripod or mono-pod, avoiding blurry pictures. Worked great for that, the camera had settings for instant snap with remote and for 3 second delay which would be great for self/family pics.
very useful add on to your PENTAX DSLR April 9, 2008
veru useful when taking pics whenever you need be away from the camera. very reliable and solid constructed. My friend's still works fine after washed and dried once.
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