View Full Version : Long long shutter release for 14" Commercial Ektar?
I would like long 5' to 10' release for my self cocking 14" Ektar - it needs a really long throw. I found a short one (about 6") by Prontor that works well, but can't denitrify a longer one, for group/self portrait work.
Any advice on what/where to get something would be appreciated
thanks
Jon Shiu
5-Sep-2014, 17:52
The air hose release that I use works good on that shutter.
Jon
Jim Fitzgerald
5-Sep-2014, 18:08
Find a Gepe. They work great as well.
Jon, I'd like the air/bulb release ( I think they may be the only type that is truly ong enough) but the one I have can't trip it. Does yours have brand markings?
Jim, do you think all gepes have a long enough throw for this lens? They have 40" at BH that I may try and might just be long enough.
Thanks
Jon Shiu
6-Sep-2014, 06:10
My air release only says "Germany" on the piston part. I replaced the rotted out rubber bulb with a larger one.
Jon
Jon, I'd like the air/bulb release ( I think they may be the only type that is truly ong enough) but the one I have can't trip it. Does yours have brand markings?
Jim, do you think all gepes have a long enough throw for this lens? They have 40" at BH that I may try and might just be long enough.
Thanks
Thanks Jon, I may just try a Kaiser, they are made in Germany, so it might just work.
StoneNYC
6-Sep-2014, 20:14
Thanks Jon, I may just try a Kaiser, they are made in Germany, so it might just work.
Search for "Whitey" on APUG he had about 10 really long ones this summer for free.
Jim Noel
6-Sep-2014, 20:29
I would like long 5' to 10' release for my self cocking 14" Ektar - it needs a really long throw. I found a short one (about 6") by Prontor that works well, but can't denitrify a longer one, for group/self portrait work.
Any advice on what/where to get something would be appreciated
thanks
I seriously doubt if a 10' cable release would do its job. An air release or radio would be much more likely.
Jim Fitzgerald
6-Sep-2014, 21:06
I've used the short ones and it works fine so I'm thinking a long one would be good as well.
Others had suggested a Kaiser air release, so I ordered one for $40 - it seems to be the same as the $15 Kalt I have had for years - garbage. Both made in Taiwan, I heard Kaiser was made in Germany. Plus it stinks.
Still looking for workable solutions for the long throw Ilex shutter....
I read that DeGroff air releases may be what I need. Does anyone know if Dave Cook in South Bend, IN is still active and making these? If so I would appreciate his updated contact info.
Thanks!
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