+ 1 or more for Schreck. Quick delivery, great quality. and long enough throw for any of my older shutters
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+ 1 or more for Schreck. Quick delivery, great quality. and long enough throw for any of my older shutters
+1 for the Ebony
Ah, thank you! I have been looking for this cable release for awhile. We have one in the studio and it is the best cable release I have ever used but I haven't been able to find them in the States.
QUOTE=EOTS;1032515]I use cable releases from Gebrüder Schreck.
They are of stunning quality, never had any issues.
I recommend the "plastic" version of the "Professional" model.
Ian, I had the opposite experience ...
I used the "cloth" version before, but if working in a wet environment (waterfall),
the inner pins somehow shortened and releasing did no longer work reliable.
Now with the "plastic" version, it works for years now in any environment...
http://www.drahtauslöser.com/ESITE/
http://www.gebr-schreck.com/ESITE/
Best regards,
Martin[/QUOTE]
My favorite is the Nikon AR-2.
I've picked up three in batches of cable releases on eBay. You can usually find "lots" of 5-6 or more releases, many times with no manufacturers listed on the page, so no one finds them. I think I got 3 different lots with 5-6 releases, each for like $10 shipped for everything. So $2/cable. Quite a deal for the Nikon-brand ones as well as several Bronica-branded ones that work really well. Anyway, my point is - you might find a deal on eBay.
And yes, the "T" setting is your friend.
Great advice on the German cable releases! Anyone have experience buying these FROM the US?
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I strongly suspect those German cables releases are marketed as Gepes in the US. Gepes (made in Germany) are widely distributed in the US and most photography supplers will have them cataloged. The Gepe "pro" with the Zeiss locking ring and plastic cover has a long enough throw to reliably fire press shutters. Not every modern cable release can do that.:)
Ebony, no confusion on the company or country! Surprise yourself with quality.
My finest cable release is Canon branded,about 18 in,cloth sheath. Supple as a ..supple thing.
Some of those vinyl covered releases are very stiff ,and,when cold,seem to transfer movement from the release to the camera,which is contra-indicated.
You can loosen this kind up by carefully removing the plastic covering-just a section in the middle of the cable,without damaging the inner core. Restores the flexibility which is needed for best function.