What cable release with a long throw for Vitax lens?

[Marc_Andrew]

Hey guys,

I have an old Wollensak Vitax lens with a studio shutter. None of the releases I have have a long enough plunger to open the lens all the way. Anyone know which cable releases might work?

[John Kasaian]

have tried a Gepe Pro?

[Marc_Andrew]

Not yet.

[Vincent Pidone]

I had Carol Miller at Flutot's cla a studio shutter for me.

She suggested that I flatten the end of the cable release with a file to improve the way it worked with the studio shutter.

You need the long throw, but might also try adjusting the end too.

[Marc_Andrew]

Thanks Vincent. Will look at Flutot's. How much did you pay for the cla?

[tgtaylor]

Take your lens to a camera store that sells cable releases and try them out. Some have a "short" throw and other have a "long" throw. I've had the same problem with 8x10 lens and that's how I resolved it.

Thomas

[Steven Tribe]

I would suggest the very solid and long throw Prontor Professional shutter cable that was made to manage the Prontor Prof size 3 shutter which is a cock and fire type. I believe stocks are low and you may have to ring around a bit. Anything covered in cloth will last only days.

[Marc_Andrew]

Thanks Steven. Do you have any suggestions on who to call fir the Prontor?

[Bob Salomon]

Thanks Steven. Do you have any suggestions on who to call fir the Prontor?

Just so you are aware, the PP cable release was a longthrow but non-locking. So if you need the lock feature for long exposures you might look at other options.

[jnantz]

perfect release for that shutter is a de groff.
new ( if you can find one ! ) they are expensive, but
it is the last release you will ever buy.
used you can find the pistons on eBoink
flood it with graphite
get a blood pressure hose + bulb it will last another 100 years.
i have one, use it for betax, as well as studio shutters.
the studio i can get the speed to be slow, or fast or B just by the
way i squeeze the bulb.

good luck, great lens !