Busted cable release socket question

[Matthew Cromer]

How tough is it to fix a broken cable release socket, or to replace a missing thread from a cable release socket?

There's a bargain lens I'm thinking of picking up if fixing this is relatively cheap and easy.

[Gem Singer]

Hi Matthew,

What brand and model shutter are you asking about? Some types of shutters have simple to replace cable release sockets and parts are available. Some aren't so easy.

[Matthew Cromer]

Single coated SA 90/8. Not sure which shutter, probably Synchro Compur.

[Juergen Sattler]

It is not very hard to replace that socket as long as you can find one - that's the issue. I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago and I had a hard time finding a socket that would fit. I finally got one from Flutot's Camera Repair (she CLAs all my lenses - great service, by the way), but I had to still grind it down to make it a right fit. Does anyone have a source for these type of spare parts?

[Gem Singer]

A techician can probably replace the cable release socket, but there goes the money you saved by purchasing a lens that is mounted in an older, discontinued shutter.

[Jerry Flynn]

I had to replace the socket on a '60's vintage #2 Compur. This was a straight-in type socket. My local repair shop was able to adapt a socket for a Hasselblad lens to the shutter. I think it cost about $100.

I had to replace the socket on an older Copal #1 shutter, also. SK Grimes sold me the part (for maybe $20 or so) and I replaced it myself.

[John Kasaian]

Carol at Flutot's Camera was able to replace a missing cable release socket on my Compound for approx. $40 I'd e-mail to see if she has the parts first.

Cheers!

[Jay Wolfe]

Call Schneider. For about $10, they'll send you a new socket and you can do it yourself with a jeweler's screwdriver. It's a good idea to order an extra in case you need another some day.