Cable release

[pinhole_dreamer]

Where's the best place to get one for a Pentax K1000?

 

[ann]

I would try ebay, that should take the old fashion type which should be cheap.

 

[Les Sarile]

Keep an eye out for one of these mechanical self timers too. You might find it useful since the K1000 doesn't have one.

 

[Paul Sorensen]

I have sworn off the cheap plastic covered cable releases and now only use the wire mesh or other better quality releases. I have had the plastic stretch and when it does, it will often no longer have a long enough throw to release the shutter.

I like these ones: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/272804-REG/Gepe_601023_Metal_Weave_Covered_Cable.html

 

[CGW]

Crappy cable releases are usually only a bit less that the better ones. The Nikon AR-3 is especially nice and not awkwardly long.

 

[pinhole_dreamer]

Thanks! I love the advice about the timer...and I didn't realize that BH photo had the old cable releases. Next time I order paper/chems/film, I'll put that on my order list!

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Sometimes you can get used one for free at a camera store.

Jeff

 

[pinhole_dreamer]

This is going to sound bad, but I'll take one any way that I can get one. Free, cheap, dirt cheap...Doesn't matter. I've got two cameras that needs to be taken in to be fixed (my Kowa and the Minolta X-370). I'll check then.

 

[Markster]

I got a cheap plastic one off e-bay. I'll see how long it lasts. 40" for $12 USD. I think it might have had free shipping, too!

I see a lot of super short ones. I ask... Why?? I want a cable release that I can comfortable use while standing apart from the camera, maybe even squeaze in front of... I did that, too (albet with a wide angle lense) and I like the length of the 40"....

I would have gotten a longer one, would I have found one.

 

[Jim Jones]

. . . I see a lot of super short ones. I ask... Why?? . . .

To reduce camera movement while tripping the shutter. Sometimes a locking cable release is also used on cameras without a "T" shutter setting. A short cable release is convenient when used thus.

 

[Markster]

I mean, why that short? Some are so short you're almost just pressing the shutter already. Oh, the cheapo one I got also locks, which is nice.

 

[picker77]

Do yourself a favor and pass up the plastic covered ebay junk and buy a Nikon AR-3. I've tried half a dozen of the cheapies on LF lenses, finally bought several Nikon AR-3's. Fabric covered, soft and flexible, smooth as silk, never hangs up, works consistently every single time. Worth every penny. I also like they fact they are short, because I leave them permanently on my LF lenses and simply pack them with their lens.

 

[MattKing]

Short ones are much less likely to tangle in the camera bag, and may be less likely to kink.