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l2oBiN
24-Dec-2010, 16:32
Looking for the best solution for a deeply recessed lensboard (2cm recessed one of the Chinese copies from eBay) when it comes to shutter releases. Is there anything flexible enough? Any different adaptors?

The board I am planing on buying is eBay number

260701543888

I know it already has that board adapter... Is it good enough? Whar are the alternatives? Has anyone used this board?

Bob Salomon
24-Dec-2010, 16:40
Gepe Wide Angle Cable Release Extension and a really good cable release.

Steve Hamley
24-Dec-2010, 16:55
Ditto.

Cheers, Steve

l2oBiN
24-Dec-2010, 17:07
Thank you. Is anyone interested in selling me one or two?

Steve Hamley
26-Dec-2010, 08:43
MPEX certainly will:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,2223.html

Cheers, Steve

swmcl
26-Dec-2010, 16:35
I'm sorry but the Gepe one is way too stiff for my liking. I use the no-name branded one from B&H and it is far less likely to put strain on the cable release mount on the shutter.

Plus you can get two or more of these for the price of one Gepe!

David Lindquist
26-Dec-2010, 17:49
I'm sorry but the Gepe one is way too stiff for my liking. I use the no-name branded one from B&H and it is far less likely to put strain on the cable release mount on the shutter.

Plus you can get two or more of these for the price of one Gepe!

Hey Steve, do have B&H's catalogue number for this item?
David Lindquist

swmcl
27-Dec-2010, 16:10
Hi David,

# B&H # GBUHA is the one I believe.

Just search for cable release adapter.

Sorry for the late-ish reply

Cheers,

Gem Singer
27-Dec-2010, 17:07
The general brand "U" hook cable release extension, GBUHA, is listed at B&H as temporarily unavailable.

That usually means discontinued.

The Gepe 3" cable release extension might be the only one still obtainable.

Bob Salomon
27-Dec-2010, 17:08
Hi David,

# B&H # GBUHA is the one I believe.

Just search for cable release adapter.

Sorry for the late-ish reply

Cheers,

But it is on indefinate back order and is very different from the Gepe which has a very flexible and short nipple to get into a deeply recessed board or a very narrow recess. But to each their own.

David Lindquist
27-Dec-2010, 21:46
Hi David,

# B&H # GBUHA is the one I believe.

Just search for cable release adapter.

Sorry for the late-ish reply

Cheers,

Thank you for the information.
Ah, so many gadgets, so little time...
David

Bob Salomon
28-Dec-2010, 07:05
The general brand "U" hook cable release extension, GBUHA, is listed at B&H as temporarily unavailable.

That usually means discontinued.

The Gepe 3" cable release extension might be the only one still obtainable.

We still also have the Gepe U and L adapter as well as the Kaiser L adapter but for the OP poster's question the Gepe Wide Angle Cable Release Extensoion is still the best choice.

Frank Petronio
28-Dec-2010, 07:17
Agree w Bob, the Gepe is the best. Get one for each lens.