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My Linhof cable release sticks randomly with my Fujinon lens. I trip the shutter a couple of times and then I get a random failure. Is there anything I can do or check to prevent this? Lens used is a Fujinon CM W 300. This doesn't happen with my other lens. Thinking that I may have to send it in for a CLA.
ic-racer
2-Jan-2011, 14:30
Is it in a Copal 3? You may need a shutter release with a longer plunger at the tip. I have some releases that won't work on the Copal 3 because the plunger on the end is too short; the whole stiff part goes in there and bends at the flexible part, thus getting stuck.
It's a Copal 3 ic-racer. Thing is, it works most of the time then it randomly sticks. Very frustrating. I'll take your advice and try some longer releases.
Thanks for responding.
Michael Graves
3-Jan-2011, 05:53
The Nikon AR-3 and the Asahi Pentax cable release both show up occasionally on eBay. I have both (think they're probably the same manufacturer), and they work fine on my Fujinon 300W with the Copal 3. Both are of very high quality.
Thanks Michael. I'll check them both.
Bob Salomon
9-Jan-2011, 06:40
A new Linhof, a Gepe or a Kaiser will all fire a Copal 3 reliably. Your cable release may be worn out.
Thank you Bob. It's frustrating the heck out of me. Happened again yesterday. I'll purchase a new one after I return from my photo trip.
If the cable release is "sticking," replace it. It needs to move smoothly w/o sticking. I have had that when I "somehow" kinked the cable.
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