Butterbean
Active member
I was going to buy the Panasonic remote for my FZ30, but the site says check for local dealer. Is it necessary to buy the Panasonic item, or are remotes a common/standard thing and will any brand work?
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Need remote, but not a wireless
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Dave In LA
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good supplier:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PHAYEE-remote-as-DMW-RS1-Panasonic-DMC-FZ20-FZ20K-FZ30_W0QQitemZ7577772200QQcategoryZ43443QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Dave in NW Louisiana
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FZee30, TeeCon17
http://cgi.ebay.com/PHAYEE-remote-as-DMW-RS1-Panasonic-DMC-FZ20-FZ20K-FZ30_W0QQitemZ7577772200QQcategoryZ43443QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Dave in NW Louisiana
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FZee30, TeeCon17
TwinkleToes
Forum Enthusiast
Got my remote(DMW-RS1) at partstore.com for$15.56 and extensions from Phaylee site.Happy with both.
The wired remote for the FZ10/20/30 is not a generic item. In addition to using an uncommon 2.5mm 4-conductor plug, the assembly also contains resistors that have to be switched in a specific manner - it's not just a simple on/off kind of thing. Here's a diagram of the circuit:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message=16926135
The Phayee remote from eBay works fine, although some people have said it doesn't hold up well. The button assembly is also a lot smaller than Panasonic's, which may be an asset or a drawback depending on your preferences. The Phayee and the Panasonic are the only wired remotes that I'm aware of (aside from some folks' DIY versions.)
genece
Forum Pro
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com/epartr/
Go to parts ordering and enter this number in part # 1
DMW-RS1
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Gene
From Western PA.
Panasonic FZ-10 and FZ 20 and FZ30
B300
T Con 17 --two Tcon 14Bs -- Raynox 2020 pro -- DCR 6600
http://imageevent.com/grc6
Just trying to learn and it's slow going!
Go to parts ordering and enter this number in part # 1
DMW-RS1
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Gene
From Western PA.
Panasonic FZ-10 and FZ 20 and FZ30
B300
T Con 17 --two Tcon 14Bs -- Raynox 2020 pro -- DCR 6600
http://imageevent.com/grc6
Just trying to learn and it's slow going!
I purchased the Panasonic RS1 which I ordered in through my local London Drugs in B.C. It took about a week to recieve it. It works as intended and through my eyes, quality seems fine; button has positive stops for half and full depression. I read some quality concerns with the Phayee remote through this forum, so I opted for the "Factory provided" model. No Regrets.
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Clyde
FZ30
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Clyde
FZ30
TwinkleToes
Forum Enthusiast
I connected four of the Phaylee 40' extender cords togeather for over 160' of remote and it worked fine.
Butterbean
Active member
Thx to all! I just ordered from the Panasonic parts store.
Lac
Member
rsbfotos
Senior Member
I like the factory (Pani) remote switch because it is bigger than the phayee and it has a clip. When the camera is set on a tripod the neck strap hangs from the camera. I CLIP the remote switch to the strap so it is in a handy location. It may seem like a small thing but I find the clip very useful.
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I'm not worried about being well past my 'sell-by date'. What concerns me is my 'expire date'.
AmanitaM
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