Pentax w Operating Manual page 50

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• The operating distance of the remote
control unit is approx. 5m from in front
of the camera.
• Remote control shooting with the
capture mode set to p (bulb) mode will
allow bulb shooting while the shutter
release button on the remote control
unit is pressed.
• Exposure may be affected if light enters
the viewfinder during remote control
operation in any capture mode other than a (metered manual exposure).
Attach the provided viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (see page 69).
See page 47 for attaching the viewfinder cap.
• You can use a custom function to change the remote control operation time
from 3 seconds to immediate operation. See page 115 for setting Custom
Functions.
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• Press the drive button or turn the main switch off to stop the remote control
operation after it has been activated.
• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.
• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.
• When using the built-in flash, raise the flash into position first.
• The camera automatically returns to single-frame drive mode after the
remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes.
• The remote control unit battery can send a remote control signal about
30,000 times. Please contact PENTAX service center to exchange the
battery. (This will involve a fee.)
5m