How long a cable release is required for mounting though the channel in the grip? It appears (based on Kickstarter photos) that an 18" will work.
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How long a cable release is required for mounting though the channel in the grip? It appears (based on Kickstarter photos) that an 18" will work.
If you look at my first setup I immediately modified the grip handle with a slot, to allow a shorter cable to be used.
Now we are into using and modding the camera/ This should be a new thread.
Perhaps the Mods can move this thead starter to a better location?
Hello Oren!
Done - carry on! :)
Just checking in.
Let's rock!
So cool! That's a great idea.
Without modification, you should be able to thread a 12" cable release through the utility grips, but it can be unwieldy if you throw the whole rig in a bag (the cable can get crimped/bent). I wish we had the ability to add a hole to the grips!
Maybe some cannot find this. Here is my first Travelwide mod.
I probably would not have thought of it, if I hadn't seen a similar solution on A FOTOMAN camera and since I have 3 dozen of these short German NOS shutter cables I try to dedicate one to a camera as needed. (none are for sale, I bought a large Lot of them on eBay}.
Some have asked, what length cable fits? I don't know because I did this. I made center punch dents in a row and drilled them out with a cordless drill. I hand filed it all until my cable could pass through. The cable chrome part was loose at top and I applied 2 layers of gaff tape to make it stay in place, when pushed into the top hole. Then I gaff taped cable and slot. Gaff tape also improved my grip. I drop everything. Pita!
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I modified this DOF chart for a more pocketable version. Haven't done it yet but need to calculate a f6.8 column for my Angulon.
I like! I get closer. I'm shooting people at 3 ft. I sighted in for 3' and try to guess 3'. I should probably use a string to raise the weirdo old man factor. That's my next mod!
I keep getting people saying they blinked from the flashbulb. They blink late and I get 'eyes wide open' not shut... They ask for a second shot. I am training them not to expect a second chance.
Then I tell them pics will be ready tomorrow............. :)
Next I stop scanning and only show them prints.
ps for nervous nellies. I AM USING FLASH BULB COVERS OR SHIELDS!
I am finding flashbulbs give a different 'texture' perhaps from movement? No 1/10,000 sec freeze.