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I've been using the Hama Professional model. It is +/- identical to the excellent Horseman model (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ase_Large.html) and similar to the GEPE Pro Profi model.
Some people also like the Ebony cable releases.
It is worth spending a bit more on a good one.
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Agreed 100% on the Hama Professional. I have several of these and can vouch for their combination of sturdiness and flexibility. The tip end is protected by a supple spring-like reinforcement.
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I have 2 Linhofs for the past 25 years.... 1 for spare, still.
Cheap ones I have thrown out because they felt flimpsy.
Peter
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That's a failure I haven't encountered. How did they fail?
Mike
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Originally Posted by
MIke Sherck
That's a failure I haven't encountered. How did they fail?
Mike
On the first one, the woven metal part came loose from the end fitting (lens side), and the entire thing fell apart. The one I was using yesterday would no longer extend the plunger all the way anymore. I'm not quite sure how, but it is no longer able to trip the shutter. It proved to be a frustrating experience as I was trying to take a shot but nothing was happening. I ended up having to manually trigger the shutter.
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Ebony, just the best..Evan Clarke
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Another vote for the Hama professional - also appears to be the same as one of the Gepe models which I have.
Cheers, Steve
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