"scott" <sco### [at] laptopcom> wrote in message news:46d5299b@news.povray.org...
>>> On my camera (Canon 300D) the remote shutter release is just a stereo 
>>> 2.5mm jack, easy to pick up from electronics stores and wire up 2 simple 
>>> switches if you can solder.
>>
>> Hmmm, <looks at camera>.  Pentax *iST DS here.  I can see it is a coaxial 
>> socket, but my impression is the bore is too small for a 2.5mm jack. 
>> Squinting into it with a magnifying glass, I think I can make out sleeve, 
>> ring and tip contacts.  I think I have some in my old electronics junk 
>> box, so it won't be too hard to check.
>
> A quick google seems to suggest it actually uses the same 2.5mm plug as 
> mine...
>
> http://www.digicaminfo.btinternet.co.uk/hmcablerelease.htm
>
> Seems like you can pick ones up on ebay for £5-£10 anyway.

Yeah, I found this today:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Shutter-Release-For-Pentax-ist-D-DS-DS2-DL2-MZ-6-ZX-L_W0QQitemZ230164995316QQihZ013QQcategoryZ43443QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
$8.99 Australian plus $6.99 postage.

>>> I suppose another alternative would be to use some sort of clamp to hold 
>>> down the shutter button, then you can use the black card trick while 
>>> attaching it and removing it.
>>
>> Uh-oh, carpentry and metalwork were my two worst subjects!  :-D
>
> Or just get a small clamp from a DIY shop.  Like this one:
>
> http://www.roger-russell.com/cameras/clamp.jpg
>
> Depending on how much the shutter button is recessed you might need to 
> blu-tak something on to it so that the clamp works - but shouldn't be too 
> hard.

If either one costs basically just a few dollars, then might as well pick 
the one designed for the job.  Besides, as I look at my camera sitting next 
to the keyboard, I can see potential difficulties with a clamp, possible 
scratch or damage to the camera, etc.

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