Mamiya RZ67 2: How to take self portraits? Do any hot-shoe remotes exist?

[moodlover]

Hi, I'm trying to take self portraits at a distance and I doubt I'll find a 25-50' long cable release that actually works or is affordable. So I'm wondering are there any hot-shoe remotes or intervalometers for the Mamiya I can use? Or do you guys think its not possible?

I was thinking of buying some wireless remote on Amazon.com but since the RZ is electro-mechanical I don't know if it would work. Thanks!

Edit: I have a Pentax 67 as well but again, theres no way to fire these cameras using a timer or anything that I know of

Edit 2: will this "Mamiya Wireless Remote Control Set RS401" work??? is that what im looking for?

 

[jimjm]

Adorama makes a 20-ft air-bulb remote release. I've used mine with LF cameras and it works pretty well. There's a reviewer on the site who's stated they use it with their Mamiya RB.
There's also a 33-ft long release, but it's a lot pricier...

 

[MattKing]

The manual says: "Cable release contact:The shutter can be released by mean of a cable release connected to a contact on the camera body / Remote control is possible by means of a receiver connected to the same contact."
This video shows someone's setup for this using PocketWizard equipment and a power winder equipped RZ67 (including a DIY cable):

 

[moodlover]

But what do you guys think of this? Will this "Mamiya Wireless Remote Control Set RS401" work?

 

[MattKing]

A reference to this brochure sourced from Mike Butkus' site (recommend his suggested donation) indicates on page 10 that there is/was an infra-red remote available: http://www.cameramanuals.org/mamiya_pdf/mamiya_rz_accessories.pdf

 

[MattKing]

But what do you guys think of this? Will this "Mamiya Wireless Remote Control Set RS401" work?

The electronic connection - where one plugs in an electronic cable release - is the same for the 645 Pro and RZ bodies.

I expect this was the link you meant: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Mamiya-Wireless-Remote-Control-Set-RS401-for-645-Pro-645-Super-RZ/311834212816?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20140620091118&meid=5c4f6363ab574ef482174b2239d3773d&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=252840268481

As I understand it, that should work.

EDIT: Here is B&H's listing for it: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/34731-REG/Mamiya_212_607_Remote_Control_RS401.html

 

[netog]

Can you use and old mechanical shutter release?
I got one of these for my Fuji GF670. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxed-Minor...451517?hash=item33ccbfc33d:g:HM4AAOSwA3dYg50N

 

[paul ron]

Can you use and old mechanical shutter release?
I got one of these for my Fuji GF670. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxed-Minor...451517?hash=item33ccbfc33d:g:HM4AAOSwA3dYg50N

ive been looking for one of those for years.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

External self-timers can be found inexpensively. This one, for a Bolex ciné camera, was less than 2€. After a fixed number of seconds, it will depress the shutter for a selected number of seconds. If used on a still camera, it could be used to trip the shutter once (at your selected shutter speed) or it would hold the shutter open for a selected interval if you chose B.

 

[netog]

Can you use and old mechanical shutter release?
I got one of these for my Fuji GF670. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxed-Minor...451517?hash=item33ccbfc33d:g:HM4AAOSwA3dYg50N

This is a good solution. But my real question is if there is enough space to attach one of these on the shutter button ... since the lens is very close.