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p.1 #1 · GF1 wireless remote? help

is there a way to trigger wireless with Panasonic GF1?

i currently have phottix wireless trigger that i use for canon bodies, but the plug is different for the GF1

also, i have a set of PWs that i use for my studio lights, can i use it to trigger the GF1 if i get the correct cables?

please help, as i need this setup for wedding coming next week.

thank you.

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #2 · GF1 wireless remote? help

Yes, it's doable but you'd need cabling that supports the weird Panasonic 4-wire phonojack.

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:14 PM

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p.1 #3 · GF1 wireless remote? help

Which Phottix do you have? I have a couple, one is the Cleon II which can accept different cables. I'll be making a submini to submini cable which I'm hoping will trigger the GF1 - will let you know.

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:16 PM

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mawz wrote:
Yes, it's doable but you'd need cabling that supports the weird Panasonic 4-wire phonojack.

You have any more info on this? Hopefully it's possible to bridge some if the connections to get it to work...?

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:18 PM

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Sam Bennett wrote:
mawz wrote:
Yes, it's doable but you'd need cabling that supports the weird Panasonic 4-wire phonojack.

You have any more info on this? Hopefully it's possible to bridge some if the connections to get it to work...?

All I know for sure is that the Panasonic releases use a 4-contact mini plug instead of the standard 3 contact one. I'm not sure of the pinout, I'll probably disassemble the first cheap panasonic remote I can find.

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #6 · GF1 wireless remote? help

going to Penn camera now to see if there are any cable adaptors for it.

i think what i have is the 3pin one.. i used it for canon 5D

also does Pocket wizards able to trigger camera shutter? i have some and i use them for lights, but never tried camera trigger?

Oct 31, 2009 at 03:39 PM

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zoom2zoom wrote:
going to Penn camera now to see if there are any cable adaptors for it.

i think what i have is the 3pin one.. i used it for canon 5D

also does Pocket wizards able to trigger camera shutter? i have some and i use them for lights, but never tried camera trigger?

Yes, PW's can trigger cameras with the right cable.

The 5D uses a Canon-proprietary connector for its remote (N3 type), the standard minijack is used by the Rebels(E3 type) as well as Pentax and some others.

Oct 31, 2009 at 04:12 PM

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p.1 #8 · GF1 wireless remote? help

Just came from Penn camera and was able to get a cable for the pw

but once connected up. Itepuld not trigger

But now I am thinking. Is there a setting I need to set on the camera?

Oct 31, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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zoom2zoom wrote:
Just came from Penn camera and was able to get a cable for the pw

but once connected up. Itepuld not trigger

But now I am thinking. Is there a setting I need to set on the camera?

How many contacts on the connector? Chances are it's the monojack connector for a Rebel or Pentax, which will not work on a G series camera.

Oct 31, 2009 at 04:29 PM

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p.1 #10 · GF1 wireless remote? help

How many contacts on the connector? Chances are it's the monojack connector for a Rebel or Pentax, which will not work on a G series camera.

didnt realize there are so many different types.. would it be possible to help me with a link on B&H so i can order one today.. wedding is Friday...

here is the link: but not sure which to get?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Electronic-Flash-Cables/ci/8484/N/4291075391

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:48 PM

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p.1 #11 · GF1 wireless remote? help

is the connection the same as G1 or GH1?

i saw some on ebay for G1 bodies.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-Shutter-Release-for-Panasonic-GH1-G1-L10-FZ50_W0QQitemZ350264152460QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20091013?IMSfp=TL091013164006r2420

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:06 PM

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p.1 #12 · GF1 wireless remote? help

All the G series bodies share the same remote connection.

None of the links on B&H will work for you, they're all for standard connectors rather than the proprietary Panasonic connector.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #13 · GF1 wireless remote? help

ok.. so i assume this will work, as i need to order this today so i can get it this week.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-Shutter-Release-for-Panasonic-GH1-G1-L10-FZ50_W0QQitemZ350264152460QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20091013?IMSfp=TL091013164006r2420

mawz wrote:
All the G series bodies share the same remote connection.

None of the links on B&H will work for you, they're all for standard connectors rather than the proprietary Panasonic connector.

Oct 31, 2009 at 06:56 PM

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zoom2zoom wrote:
ok.. so i assume this will work, as i need to order this today so i can get it this week.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-Shutter-Release-for-Panasonic-GH1-G1-L10-FZ50_W0QQitemZ350264152460QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20091013?IMSfp=TL091013164006r2420

mawz wrote:
All the G series bodies share the same remote connection.

None of the links on B&H will work for you, they're all for standard connectors rather than the proprietary Panasonic connector.

According the GF1 manual the correct remote shutter is the DMW-RSL1. This is the same as other DMC-L1 which is what the ebay shutter supports. So that Cactus trigger should work. I bought one

Nov 01, 2009 at 02:24 AM


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