Timer for remote release/self portrait

[Rider]

Is there a timer that can be used to set off a standard remote release.

I see people doing in old movies, so there must be way.

[Jim Jones]

Years ago I used an Autoknips that attached to a cable release. That company (and several others) also made models that mount on a cable release socket.

[BrianShaw]

If an air release will fit against the lens board, how 'bout one of those?

[reellis67]

This fellow sells timers that fit the cable release of most shutter/cameras.

http://stores.ebay.com/DrT-3d

He also sells outside of ebay if you prefer to deal directly. I've bought a lot of stuff from him over the last 4 years and every time I've had great service and speedy delivery.

- Randy

[Ron Marshall]

An air-release visible in the photo clearly states that it is a self-portrait.

[BrianShaw]

An air-release visible in the photo clearly states that it is a self-portrait.

Yup, just like when the name of the camera in the picture (usually an Avatar) reads sdrawkcab! :D

[Ralph Barker]

Look for a "self-timer" at your photo dealer or other used equipment source. Various brands have been available over the years. One with an adjustable throw is handy for LF shutters. I've also used air-bulb releases, which come with long (10'-30' sor so) tubes. The bulb can be squeezed with a hand behind the back, or even a foot, so they don't need to show in the image. Both solutions are faily inexpensive.

[vinny]

kodak made the one i have. it's a little black drum with silver hardware and it's about the size of a circus peanut. you control the amount of air that comes out which varies the time. i picked it up on ebay for 5 bucks

vinny