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 11/21/2006 07:48:37 PM · #1
What are my options for a wireless remote for the Pentax istDL?

I have seen the infrared ones, but I would like to go with something that I don't have to point at the camera and something that would have a little distance.

Something like this one I found on ebay.
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Any others for my camera?

Message edited by author 2006-11-21 23:05:53.
 11/21/2006 08:30:58 PM · #2
Well, I haven't seen those radio-controlled ones before, but I wouldn't be able to shell out that kind of money for one.
So I just use the infrared remote, in pictures such as this:
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 11/21/2006 08:57:44 PM · #3
Nice photo,

I really don't want to spend that kind of money eather, lol..

Hope there is another option or I will just give the infrared a try.

I was thinking if I set the camera up say near a bird feeder or for other wildlife shots that I may not always be in a spot to trip it with a infrared remote.

11/21/2006 10:34:43 PM · #4
I see. Apparently the infrared will work from behind the camera as well, though I haven't tried it out since I read about it.
 11/21/2006 10:38:56 PM · #5
Could you give that a try for me?

I was just going by the book the read to point it at the front of the camera. It also say's it has a working distance of about 5 meters.

How far away does your work?
 11/22/2006 04:36:29 AM · #6
Yes, it works from behind the camera, at least 5 metres (I couldn't get back too far inside).
 11/22/2006 07:34:04 AM · #7
thanks,
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