Cable release for Canon Rebel K2 non-date model

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ZITIIIXI - 27 Oct 2005 14:50 GMT

Does anyone know how I can rig up a makeshift cable release for the K2 non-date? When I bought it, I was not aware of the difference between the two models extending beyond the date function (this is really retarded on Canon's part, I think). If anyone knows how I could make something work on my own, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks

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Al Denelsbeck - 28 Oct 2005 07:48 GMT

> Does anyone know how I can rig up a makeshift cable release for the K2
> non-date? When I bought it, I was not aware of the difference between
> the two models extending beyond the date function (this is really
> retarded on Canon's part, I think). If anyone knows how I could make
> something work on my own, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks!

     I agree with you about the retarded part - never remove an option
from a camera line that's carried it for years.

     About the best I could say would be to get the BP-220 accessory
batterypack/grip, and wire a 2.5mm stereo micro-jack into it somewhere that
joins with the shutter release included in the grip. Done properly (and
you'd need to know a little basic electronics to do this), it should be
able to use the RS-60E3 remote.

     I have a page on my site regarding making your own RS-60E3, and in
that mess are some schematics and explanations of the wiring and pin
assignments, which may help with installing a jack in the grip. It can be
seen at http://wading-in.net/Remote.html

     Other than that, there may not be much in the way of choices.

     Good luck!

    - Al.

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ZITIIIXI - 31 Oct 2005 17:30 GMT

Thanks. I think I'll try that. Do you know any sites where I could find some information regarding wiring the stereo jack. I've done some electronics stuff in the past, but I've never messed with those. I wasn't sure if that got very complicated or not

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