Cable Release Connection

[akfotog]

So, after refurbishing my Busch Pressman 4x5 that I bought several years ago, I'm finding that the only cable release that works is one that came with it, a really short one. I have tried 7 or 8 other cable releases of different types, they all fit, but will not trigger the shutter. What am I not getting here? Any thoughts, suggestions? I'm using Rapax Synchromatic 135mm and 90mm lenses. Thanks in advance.

 

[BrianShaw]

You shouldn't be having that much difficulty. Why not post a picture of your shutter and a close-up of the cable release port... that will help people help you.

 

[AgX]

The only reason could be that the thrust of all the the others is too short for that model shutter.

 

[BrianShaw]

How long were the other one's you tried? I find that some really long cables bind up if not straight (not enough thrust, to use AgX's terminology), and in general aren't as reliable as shorter cable releases.

 

[E. von Hoegh]

You shouldn't be having that much difficulty. Why not post a picture of your shutter and a close-up of the cable release port... that will help people help you.

Brian... really!!

 

[akfotog]

Thanks all, I'll be re-looking at the throw on each tonite.

 

[AgX]

Yes, throw was the word I had in mind...

(Though, with some cameras thrust would be apt too.)