Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 25

Thread: Cable Release Woes

  1. #11

    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Tucson AZ
    Posts
    1,822

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    + 1 or more for Schreck. Quick delivery, great quality. and long enough throw for any of my older shutters

  2. #12

    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    680

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    +1 for the Ebony��

  3. #13
    New Orleans, LA
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Posts
    640

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    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]

  4. #14

    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    San Joaquin Valley, California
    Posts
    9,599

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    Quote Originally Posted by vinny View Post
    i use gepe cable releases. Never any issues.
    +1!
    "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White

  5. #15
    Corran's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    North GA Mountains
    Posts
    8,924

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    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.
    Bryan | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Portfolio
    All comments and thoughtful critique welcome

  6. #16

    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    New Orleans, LA
    Posts
    585

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    Great advice on the German cable releases! Anyone have experience buying these FROM the US?

  7. #17

    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    San Joaquin Valley, California
    Posts
    9,599

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    deleted
    "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White

  8. #18

    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    San Joaquin Valley, California
    Posts
    9,599

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    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.
    "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White

  9. #19

    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    680

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    Ebony, no confusion on the company or country! Surprise yourself with quality.

  10. #20

    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Location
    Dunedin,Otago,New Zealand
    Posts
    191

    Re: Cable Release Woes

    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.

Similar Threads

  1. HELP...fix cable release?
    By Meekyman in forum Gear
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 26-Jan-2013, 13:32
  2. cable release thread snapped off in shutter release thread
    By rphenning in forum Lenses & Lens Accessories
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 4-Nov-2009, 13:46
  3. $96 for a Release Cable?
    By SAShruby in forum Cameras & Camera Accessories
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 22-Oct-2007, 16:45
  4. remote cable release or self-timer release?
    By bill_1041 in forum Gear
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 4-Apr-2000, 12:51
  5. Cable Release
    By Sean Billy Bob Boy yates in forum Gear
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-May-1999, 00:25

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •