Any decent shutter release cables out there?

[Joanna Carter]

Is this the factory most of the cable releases where made?

If it is, then I would recommend the one here :
http://www.xn--drahtauslser-djb.com/.../13933/P7.html
I have a few of them and they are smooth, strong and reliable - and at a good price.

[evan clarke]

Ebony, you can get them from Jim at MPEX...Evan Clarke

[J D Clark]

I prefer the short cloth cable releases also -- and have one on each lens (which is an issue where folks differ in their opinion). Since there are posted URLs, I want to make sure Badger Graphic is represented:

http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/c..._detail&p=1837

I get the 10" one...

John Clark
www.johndclark.com

[Michael Chmilar]

My choice:

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BR5120/

I also find this to be the best cable release I have used, but I prefer the shorter 20" version.

[brad martin]

Second the Ebony.

[Joshua Dunn]

I agree with Ron Marshall. I have two of these and while expensive they are outstanding. Sort cable releases can transfer shock and create vibration, thats why I use longer ones. The lock is well made and critical for long exposures.

Just my two cents.

[john collins]

Joshua Dunn I agree with Ron Marshall. I have two of these and while expensive they are outstanding. Sort cable releases can transfer shock and create vibration, thats why I use longer ones. The lock is well made and critical for long exposures.


Why is the lock critical for long exposures? Do you avoid the T setting?

[Joshua Dunn]

Not all shutters have a "T" setting, but on my Copal shutters I do use it.

[David Karp]

b&h Gepe, I've had the same one for 4 years strong.

4 years! That is remarkable. Somehow, I manage to leave cable releases strewn across the landscape, seemingly wherever I go.

[Photojeep]

My choice:

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BR5120/

I have owned one of the above releases for over 6 years and it has performed flawlessly. At first I thought I was being crazy for spending that much on a cable release but since I bought this, I've never bought another. I even change it between 9 different lenses on a regular basis. No issues and no problems.

(I just hope I don't lose it.)

Good luck in your search.
Randy