ZX-7 wireless remote

<p>Does anyone know which wireless remote works with the ZX-7? The owners manual lists it as an option but does not specify which one Thanks in advance</p>

<p>Remote F</p>

<p>It's the old school remote that all of the PZs and 645n use - with the flat 3 pin connector - not the headphone looking plug.</p>

<p>Like this: http://www.ebay.com:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170704648729</p>

<p>I think Patrick was inquiring about <em>wireless</em> remotes.<br>

Here's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Shutter-Release-Microfiber-Cleaning/dp/B00435ZOGI">one</a>.<br>

But I'd first risk the $3 and see if this <a href="http://www.meritline.com/camera-ir-wireless-remote-control-for-canon-nikon-sony-pentax-konica-minolta---p-35553.aspx?OrderBy=1&pagenum=2&RatingSortByYN=0&">one</a> works with that older model body. I have five or six of these scattered in bags and pockets and they work great. Worse thing is you can use it with your DSLR.</p>

<p>ME</p>

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<p>I think Patrick is referring to the IR remote. Strangely the ZX-7 manual doesn't list it by name in the accessories section at the end.</p>

<p>I am pretty sure it takes the same IR remote as the DSLRs, etc. that followed it, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213567-REG/Pentax_37377_Remote_Control_F.html">Remote Control F</a>. For that matter, I think any Pentax IR remote will work. There's an older one (Remote Control E, I think?) that was used with the Espio film point & shoots that had an additional button for zooming the lens. I suspect this will work as well (but not the zoom button). There's also snazzy new waterproof IR remote 'WP'.</p>

<p>As for remotes that connect to the camera by wire, I believe the ZX-7 was one of the last cameras to use the older 3-pin <em>Cable Release</em> F that Matt linked to. This was introduced with the first autofocus bodies, the SF series. It was phased out with bodies slightly newer than your ZX-7 -- the ZX-L/MZ-6/MZ-S/*ist, and all the digital bodies use a 2.5mm miniplug <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252185-REG/Pentax_37248_Cable_Switch_205.html">(CS-205)</a> that is generally compatible with consumer-level Canon equipment (Rebel, etc.). There are various third-party radio triggers that can connect through this socket. This is what Michael is referring to, though that first radio trigger would work with the 2.5mm plug rather than the 3-pin connector your ZX-7 accepts. Maybe someone makes a RF trigger for the Pentax Cable Release F connector, but I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the case since this is now an obsolete proprietary connector. (It wouldn't be that hard to jerry rig splice a Cable Switch F plug with a newer trigger though). </p>

<p>The advantage of RF triggers is <strong>much</strong> better range and doesn't require line of sight and works better in bright daylight. Generally speaking though I've found Remote Control F has worked well enough for me.</p>

Duh, he did say wireless right there in the title, didn't he? :o/

<p>Just pulled the IR remote out of the grip of a K10D, and it worked fine on the ZX-7...</p>

<p>Thanks all. I have a an IR remote for my DL if I could only find it. I think it is an F or maybe a D. I did see one that was a C .(I think )listed in an older model Pentax book. so was not sure which one would work. looks like I may need to only get one to replace the awol one to operate both cameras. again thanks.<br>

I just got a cable release for the ZX-7 as someone was going to throw it in the trash. I do prefer wireless<br>

P.S. why are they so small to easy to get lost.</p>