gregdear007 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) For all those considering to spend $175 on the Leica remote for SL2, DON'T!!! I was able to purchase this remote for Panasonic and using a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter it works perfect with autofocus and bulb lock. The cost? All in, it was $22 and that includes shipping! No modifications needed, just plug and play. I will post two more pictures compared to my Leica SL remote and you will see the fit finish is EXACTLY the same! I believe in corporations making profits but $175 for the exact same remote (apart from being 2.5mm) for $22 is pretty shocking. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 29, 2021 by gregdear007 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317442-solution-for-cheap-sl2-remote-release/?do=findComment&comment=4127731'>More sharing options...
gregdear007 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted January 29, 2021 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317442-solution-for-cheap-sl2-remote-release/?do=findComment&comment=4127732'>More sharing options...
beewee Posted January 29, 2021 Share #3 Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks for sharing. I was looking into this recently and I found that Panasonic and Leica uses the same signalling for the remote shutter release. There’s more details about the wiring schematic here: https://www.robotroom.com/Macro-Photography-2.html Conceivably, someone could build a simple DYI setup where they can remotely trigger the shutter using a Raspberry Pi or Arduino along with a couple resistors and a simple relay or FET switch. It would make for some pretty interesting time lapse tool and would also work with other applications like wildlife/motion/sound/lightning triggers. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317442-solution-for-cheap-sl2-remote-release/?do=findComment&comment=4127744'>More sharing options...
michali Posted January 29, 2021 Share #4 Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, gregdear007 said: For all those considering to spend $175 on the Leica remote for SL2, DON'T!!! I was able to purchase this remote for Panasonic and using a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter it works perfect with autofocus and bulb lock. The cost? All in, it was $22 and that includes shipping! No modifications needed, just plug and play. I will post two more pictures compared to my Leica SL remote and you will see the fit finish is EXACTLY the same! I believe in corporations making profits but $175 for the exact same remote (apart from being 2.5mm) for $22 is pretty shocking. Thanks for sharing this. We all accept that there's a premium to pay for Leica gear, but this is really taking the piss. There's no justification or excuse for fleecing your customers to this extent 😳 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel C.1975 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #5 Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks for sharing. There always is a premium, but I would call this the ripp-off of the month. We should define this as a category, define a nice and shiny goblet and hand it over to Leica: Here you won the RIPP-OFF-OF-THE-Month category, be proud. Ha, would be fun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slender Posted January 29, 2021 Share #6 Posted January 29, 2021 That is also good news for video folks who want to use handles with remote start/stop function like this!https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264864971916 and plenty others 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewee Posted January 29, 2021 Share #7 Posted January 29, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Another good use is for time lapse on a gimbal like the Manfrotto gimbals that support the Panasonic release cable. Unfortunately, DJI has gone full USB-C. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slender Posted January 30, 2021 Share #8 Posted January 30, 2021 13 hours ago, beewee said: Another good use is for time lapse on a gimbal like the Manfrotto gimbals that support the Panasonic release cable. Unfortunately, DJI has gone full USB-C. Wouldn't this work with the proper adapter? https://www.parkcameras.com/shop/dji-ronin-sc---control-cable-panasonic_9378810s?awaid=6241&utm_source=redbrain&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=css&gclid=CjwKCAiApNSABhAlEiwANuR9YD0597UHW_YRgfbl0uHt8yue1J2ou3xxgG-xICJEtuLEaKJhcNLvqBoC_xQQAvD_BwE&source=aw&awc=6241_1611997658_16ec241866f04f1fd7ff5385a9391f8b 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agencal Posted January 30, 2021 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 3:06 AM, gregdear007 said: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Would you please give a link where i can buy this cheap one? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 30, 2021 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, agencal said: Would you please give a link where i can buy this cheap one? I've found it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2Q5625/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1F4N8PO4J4R95&psc=1 You also need this adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QY2814P/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A6W0O8DQ2720N&psc=1 It must be the 3 ring adapter or it won't work. Edited January 30, 2021 by michali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Posted February 1, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2021 I'm using the Panasonic DMW-RS2E on the SL2 (own it anyway for my S1/Rs). It has a separate cable so I don't need an adapter but I'm using another cable with 3.5mm connectors (for about 5 €). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/317442-solution-for-cheap-sl2-remote-release/?do=findComment&comment=4130890'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 1, 2021 Share #12 Posted February 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, Ingo said: I'm using the Panasonic DMW-RS2E on the SL2 (own it anyway for my S1/Rs). Retails $68 (at B&H). Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Posted February 1, 2021 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2021 vor 30 Minuten schrieb Jeff S: Retails $68 (at B&H). Jeff And "Null" if you already have it :). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 1, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ingo said: And "Null" if you already have it :). The post was for those who don’t have one, not for the many others who might have forgotten they had one sitting around. They’ll also need an adapter...in case they also don’t have a spare 3.5mm cable or adapter in the same drawer. 🤪 Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Ingo said: I'm using the Panasonic DMW-RS2E on the SL2 (own it anyway for my S1/Rs). It has a separate cable so I don't need an adapter but I'm using another cable with 3.5mm connectors (for about 5 €). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! This is pretty cool... since you can add cables of different lengths. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3WY7HG/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=Q3-JuePGxWp5rQ8B5-0XXw&hsa_cr_id=4342878200901&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=20e5184a-b0ed-4401-a5ca-a6ab188a3a8c&pd_rd_w=ZJcou&pd_rd_wg=1PNFP&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_img Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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