Does the battery last in this remote with no off switch?
1445048
Dev; When using the Opteka remote, the on/off switch should be the shutter button. As with any battery, power does fall off over time. A good idea is to have a spare on hand, especially if you use the remote a lot. John
1088851
Yes, but in your case you do not need the remote on off switch. A regular appliance timer will do.
134150
Has a round flat watch type battery. Last quite a while with standard use. Unless you press it more than your tv remote it should last 8-9 months easy.
681066
You don't need to turn it off. It is like a digital wristwatch. As long as the alarm isn't constantly going off the battery will last for several years. In the case of the wired remote, just be sure it isn't set to continuously trigger the shutter before you put it away. Batteries last about 2 years in mine.
1610644
I have not had any issues with the remote so far. But it also stays in a nightstand drawer when not in use. It is a dainty thing.
500545
I use mine with the battery so it does it lose it's setting. We have a couple of power outage and so far, the unit stay as programmed.
116011
Yes, it automatically turns off after between 15 and 60 minutes while on battery if there's no activity, depending on the situation.
967854
As long as you turn the device and remote off when not in use they last a long time.
113430
I've had this remote for over two years. I saw the light and went the rechargeable route. I can usually go 7-8 weeks between battery changes. If you use the backlight a lot it seems to eat batteries faster. I do know if you have one bad or low battery it will tell you to change batteries quicker. Make sure that all four batteries are fresh.
2033459
It has a power button in the middle (Navi/Power) so you can turn it off while leaving it plugged in when you're not using it. The Navi button on the remote doesn't do power as well, just on the device itself.
1193006
It does not have an on & off switch. It doesn't need one. It's very similar to a liquid crystal wristwatch or bicycle speedometer - it uses very little energy to keep it going. The button cell battery is replaceable, however. I have used this model for 9 years and find that the battery (for me) lasts well over a year - sometimes two. I actually have more trouble with the plastic bracket that clips to a belt or clothing. I usually end up breaking it while I'm on vacation if I am not careful sitting down in an airplane seat or tour bus seat. Consequently, I usually buy them two at a time on Amazon to get the free shipping.
1502095
No I do not be leave the remote is water proof. The thing just slides open and the program buttons are exposed. The only thing I would add is that you've got to remember to turn this thing off. I had to replace the batteries within the first month or so And I believe it's because I neglected to turn it off when I should have.
1413172
I have not experienced any issues with battery life. WE use the lights in the kitchen under tha cabinets. We use the occasionally (like once a day and not for more than 30 minutes). The batterys have lasted more than a month and I have not noticed any reduction in ighting output. I leave my batteries in the remote all the time.
853573
When the battery is new it will last 3 days or so, depending on how much button pushing you do every time you take it, but in my case after 4 years having the remote, the battery is weak and or dying and i have to put it on the charger every night before going to sleep or it will be a dead battery next day when i am going to use the remote.
2276849
While there is no off/on switch, you can always remove the battery when not in use.
2038358
It does take a battery -- one of those flat quarter-sized batteries. You can take the remote apart to see the battery number.
2071386
There is no need to turn it off. I've had this for two years and batteries are still working. It goes into a low draw sleep mode. Don't worry about it.