Cable release socket broken off......

[Tin Can]

I have a similar type problem with an Ilex 5 that is missing the cable release insert from the housing, it appears the insert was either epoxied or a press fit into a bushing on my several Ilex shutters.

Any ideas?

[ic-racer]

Many free non-working 35mm camera bodies will have a shutter button with those threads. In many cases the button falls right out when you take the top of the camera off. You can then devise a way to mount the button on your shutter; some sort of flange with ears for screws or such.

[Tin Can]

Good thinking, I must start collecting more junk for parts...

Seriously, a good idea!

Many free non-working 35mm camera bodies will have a shutter button with those threads. In many cases the button falls right out when you take the top of the camera off. You can then devise a way to mount the button on your shutter; some sort of flange with ears for screws or such.

[Photomagica]

I've done several repairs using a 6-32 tap, and the result provides a secure socket for the cable release. To try for a better result, I did one with a #4 tapping hole and tapped it 4-40. Then I enlarged the end of the hole with a 6-40 tap. This provided a bit of taper and finer threads. It worked well. Brass is a good material to use for the replacement socket.

[DrTang]

real old cable releases aren't tapered - they are straight

tapping for one of them might be easier

[Tin Can]

Thanks, I forgot that, but I forget a lot of things.

real old cable releases aren't tapered - they are straight

tapping for one of them might be easier

[Jac@stafford.net]

How about one of those cable release adapters for cameras without a cable socket?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Strap_On.html

[Tin Can]

I knew of those, I wonder if it would work on an Ilex V? The Ilex needs a lot push and distance. Mine is missing the insert entirely, it must have popped out.

How about one of those cable release adapters for cameras without a cable socket?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Strap_On.html

[ic-racer]

real old cable releases aren't tapered - they are straight

tapping for one of them might be easier

Also, current Bolex cable releases (are not tapered.)

[Bob Salomon]

I knew of those, I wonder if it would work on an Ilex V? The Ilex needs a lot push and distance. Mine is missing the insert entirely, it must have popped out.

Thanks for the plug. We appreciate it!
But this is designed to fire a point and shoot, or other small camera, that does not have a mechanical cable release socket. It accepts a standard cable release (preferably a Kaiser, Gepe or Linhof) and when you push in on the cable release a small, round button will then press on the shutter release on the camera body.
Fully extended the button is ±2.59mm long. It is also 5.45mm in diameter. So this button is not designed to fire a view camera shutter. The largest useable diameter that it can mount to is about 4", any longer then that and there is not enough hook and loop material to grip tight enough to resist the push of the cable release and the camera's shutter release button.The hook and loop material is 3.5" long so there is a good amount of adjustment possible.

But please, if you have a camera that can use these, buy it!