Copal shutting the doors?

[Sal Santamaura]

Hmmm. Maybe it's time to stockpile a few spare shutters...

I've always purchased photography equipment new, except when looking for a specific unique item that had already been discontinued. Into the latter category fell a few lenses. Carol Flutot performed her CLAC magic on some of them but, for a couple of others, I decided to buy brand new Copal shutters, transferring the cells and scales. The last time I did that was two years ago.

Since then, prices have skyrocketed. If you're going to stockpile, consider used, because this is what new ones cost now:

Copal 0: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0_Shutter.html

Copal 1: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...1_Shutter.html

and (be sure you're sitting down)

Copal 3: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ter_3_567.html!