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.