re: remote shutter trigger-WITHOUT cable or timer

[Darin Cozine]

Speaking of self-portraits..
I've been having a serious technical issue with my self-portraits. I was hoping one of you creative problem-solving types could help me out... I think I have everything done right. I used studio lights with large softboxes. Carefully read the exposure for the highlights and shadows. The sheets of film were developed with precision.

And on every sheet of film I have the same issue.. my ugly mug is staring back at me.

I was thinking maybee I should get one of those purple-dot Ubergons I've been hearing about.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Darin Cozine]

"The problem with servos or solenoids is that they can't recock the shutter.

The electronic shutters are always ready to fire at the press of a switch."

The problem with the electronic shutters is that they cant advance the film.

[Bob Salomon]

"The problem with the electronic shutters is that they cant advance the film."

That is also possible. Although one solution is the Linhof Aero Roll Film Back for 5" film.

[Darin Cozine]

"That is also possible. Although one solution is the Linhof Aero Roll Film Back for 5" film."

Cool! Where can I get a 5" roll of velvia?

[Bob Salomon]

You would contact the aerial markets division. NASA was shooting that from the Shuttle with their Aero Technikas but they indicated that it was being spooled specifically for them. That would be a lot of film that you would have to buy.

[Los]

an assistant, maybe? they can recock, reload, and release.