Does any company make a shutter release cable without these flaws?

[blee1996]

I wish the good quality German ones (also quite reasonably priced) can be bought in the US easily. Have to check shipping and customs costs.

 

[JensH]

Thanks @moggi1964 .

@Klaus_H what is the main advantage of the stainless steel one over the plastic one in your experience? I am leaning towards the stainless steel because I expect that would last longer.

Hi,

as I own both versions of the professional release with ball brake, black and transparent stainless steel, too.
I have to say that the transparent one isn't as flexible as the black one.
So for general use I recommand the black or colored cables.

Jens

 

[Sanug]

I had ordered the stainless steel version. I was disappointed, because it is not flexible enough. I returned it and replaced with the plastic version which is much better.

 

[Klaus_H]

The stainless steel version is moisture-resistant and rust-proof. That’s why I always keep one of these cable releases in my car as a backup for the standard model I use most often, in case I damage or lose my regular cable release.

 

[retina_restoration]

I currently have the Kaiser Pro 20" cable release and I like it a lot.

 

[Patrick Robert James]

I have a drawer full of releases after all these years. The best one is the Minolta II like has already been suggested. The build quality is just a bit better in every way. Other good ones are the manufacturer ones, like Canon. I prefer the ones with the auto lock and not the screw lock but they all work. I haven't tried the German ones. Keep in mind that a good release may seem expensive but you only have to buy it once.

 

[Klaus_H]

The Kaiser Pro 20" is the same as this one.

 

[blee1996]

Thanks for your recommendation of Minolta cable release II! I bought a new old stock one, and it is indeed much better than all my existing cable releases. A quality that I'm willing to pay for!

 

[StefantheHun]

I also use and recommend the Kaiser professional cable mentioned above. Can also be found at fotoimpex.de.

 

[StefantheHun]

Gebr. Schreck (mentioned above) allow you to order in red colour - hopefully not as easily lost as the black standard version in the evening (as I experienced...).

 

[runswithsizzers]

Cable Release II -- an updated, top quality version that appeared in 1976. It's much longer

I am finding several Minolta Cable Release II on the used market, but so far, I have not seen anyone say how long they are. Does someone know?

 

[blee1996]

I am finding several Minolta Cable Release II on the used market, but so far, I have not seen anyone say how long they are. Does someone know?

I just measured, it is 16" without counting the plunger part. The plastic tube is quite soft and flexible too.

 

[runswithsizzers]

I just measured, it is 16" without counting the plunger part. The plastic tube is quite soft and flexible too.

Thank you! I think that is a good length for me.

 

[StefantheHun]

…or for the cable release?