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Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm)
- Price: $44.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
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- B&H # PECS205
- Mfr# 37248
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The Cable Switch 205 has a 1.6'(50cm) cable and will help prevent camera shake when shooting super telephoto shots, macrophotography and bulb exposures. Handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Lightweight (13)
- Reliable (11)
- Durable (6)
Cons
- Not durable (3)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (10)
- Landscape photography (9)
- Portraits (7)
- Studio (5)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (9), Semi-professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very handy, good quality
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have...Read complete review
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Very poor construction
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking...Read complete review
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking inside insulation making switch unusable I have gone through two as has my wife .I am looking for a cable switch made by someone else before I buy again.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-16
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Night photography
- Traveling
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I bought this Pentax cable release some months ago and I finally had the time to do some practise with it. It is great with bulb mode. I used a tripod and switched off all the lights in the kitchen except for one very low, warm light and practised with different exposure times. I was delighted with the results. It's so much easier than having to keep the shutter open by pressing the shutter release button on the camera. I have a slight tremor and the tripod alone was not enough for night photography using the bulb mode. The cable switch prevents camera shake when using B mode but it's also good to use with other long exposure settings. It connects to the cable release terminal of your camera and is very easy to use. It's also very light and small so it fits easily into your camera bag. I'm very happy with it and I can see I will be using it a lot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
it works, all plastic thought the brand name would be better made
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Low light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Uses are mostly close ups and low light. It works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Does what it suppose to do perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Very useful for bulb exposures (lightning shots) and for macro work. Works perfectly and I have no dislikes as yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Long exposers wildlife
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I lost my cable switch at Lake Hefner while shooting lightning events.So I had to order a new one before my next night time photo class. [...]. It worked well I have had no problems with it.All my shots are sharp and clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I use the cable release for macro and all tripod shots, makes for all around better pictures.
It works exactly like it is supposed to, I really have no serious complaints.
It is a little bigger than I am used to, I have always used the one for my Pentax PZ-1 and it is a lot smaller and seems a little better built than the 205, but things are always changing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Very useful when taking shots with long exposure times as it keeps the camera movement to a bare minimum and used in conjuction with the timer the camera remains steady while the timer takes effect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Makes it very easy to take single and multi exposures on the tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
The shutter switch just gone broke the other day. The 'click then move' mechanism for the long shutter switch wasn't smooth; it was difficult to use for a long-shutter photography anyway!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- HDR
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Simple to use, simple to carry, and simple to attach
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
The cable switch works really well. Iam able to us it on both of my Pentax dslr's. I would reccomend it to anyone wanting one.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Great for macro shots
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versitile
Cons
- Fragile
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
This is a wired remot. It works fine and lasts as long as you are gentle with it. One good yank/trip and the ods are you will break the wires inside the cable. I would give it the same reliability as a PC cord. If you can god wireless do. Works nice for long exposure shots.
Pros
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking inside insulation making switch unusable I have gone through two as has my wife .I am looking for a cable switch made by someone else before I buy again.
Displaying reviews 1-16
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (13)
- Lightweight (13)
- Reliable (11)
- Durable (6)
Cons
- Not durable (3)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (10)
- Landscape photography (9)
- Portraits (7)
- Studio (5)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (9), Semi-professional (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very handy, good quality
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have...Read complete review
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Very poor construction
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking...Read complete review
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking inside insulation making switch unusable I have gone through two as has my wife .I am looking for a cable switch made by someone else before I buy again.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 16 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-16
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Night photography
- Traveling
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I bought this Pentax cable release some months ago and I finally had the time to do some practise with it. It is great with bulb mode. I used a tripod and switched off all the lights in the kitchen except for one very low, warm light and practised with different exposure times. I was delighted with the results. It's so much easier than having to keep the shutter open by pressing the shutter release button on the camera. I have a slight tremor and the tripod alone was not enough for night photography using the bulb mode. The cable switch prevents camera shake when using B mode but it's also good to use with other long exposure settings. It connects to the cable release terminal of your camera and is very easy to use. It's also very light and small so it fits easily into your camera bag. I'm very happy with it and I can see I will be using it a lot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
it works, all plastic thought the brand name would be better made
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Low light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Uses are mostly close ups and low light. It works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Does what it suppose to do perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Very useful for bulb exposures (lightning shots) and for macro work. Works perfectly and I have no dislikes as yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenient
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Long exposers wildlife
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I lost my cable switch at Lake Hefner while shooting lightning events.So I had to order a new one before my next night time photo class. [...]. It worked well I have had no problems with it.All my shots are sharp and clear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
I use the cable release for macro and all tripod shots, makes for all around better pictures.
It works exactly like it is supposed to, I really have no serious complaints.
It is a little bigger than I am used to, I have always used the one for my Pentax PZ-1 and it is a lot smaller and seems a little better built than the 205, but things are always changing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Very useful when taking shots with long exposure times as it keeps the camera movement to a bare minimum and used in conjuction with the timer the camera remains steady while the timer takes effect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Makes it very easy to take single and multi exposures on the tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
The shutter switch just gone broke the other day. The 'click then move' mechanism for the long shutter switch wasn't smooth; it was difficult to use for a long-shutter photography anyway!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- HDR
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Bought this to use a way to get less shake during bracketing for HDR photography. It is very easy to use and is of good build quality. No problems at all. Nice to have.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Simple to use, simple to carry, and simple to attach
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
The cable switch works really well. Iam able to us it on both of my Pentax dslr's. I would reccomend it to anyone wanting one.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
Great for macro shots
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versitile
Cons
- Fragile
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Studio
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
This is a wired remot. It works fine and lasts as long as you are gentle with it. One good yank/trip and the ods are you will break the wires inside the cable. I would give it the same reliability as a PC cord. If you can god wireless do. Works nice for long exposure shots.
Pros
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
Comments about Pentax Cable Switch 205 (Cable Release) - 1.6' (50cm):
This item was very subpar for Pentax I have been a Pentax user for over 30 Years .And have always been happy with dursbility of pentax products. This item was terrible, wires constantly breaking inside insulation making switch unusable I have gone through two as has my wife .I am looking for a cable switch made by someone else before I buy again.
Displaying reviews 1-16
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