loccdor Subscriber Joined Jan 12, 2024 Messages 3,380 Location USA Format Multi Format Mar 16, 2026 #1 These attachment points seem to be present only on Horseman 970 and 980 cameras as far as I've been able to tell. They appear to be proprietary rails. I can't find any accessory listed anywhere that fits them. Does anyone know about them?
These attachment points seem to be present only on Horseman 970 and 980 cameras as far as I've been able to tell. They appear to be proprietary rails. I can't find any accessory listed anywhere that fits them. Does anyone know about them?
Willyekerslike Member Joined Dec 19, 2016 Messages 145 Location Scoltland Format Multi Format Mar 16, 2026 #2 They are for a customs cable release.
OP OP loccdor Subscriber Joined Jan 12, 2024 Messages 3,380 Location USA Format Multi Format Mar 16, 2026 #3 Willyekerslike said: They are for a customs cable release. Click to expand... Thanks!
ic-racer Member Joined Feb 25, 2007 Messages 16,928 Location USA Format Multi Format Mar 16, 2026 #4 Yes, the cable release is designed for thumb actuation. I jerked the camera too much with my thumb so I use the electronic solenoid release.
Yes, the cable release is designed for thumb actuation. I jerked the camera too much with my thumb so I use the electronic solenoid release.
Romanko Member Joined Sep 3, 2021 Messages 928 Location Sydney, Australia Format Medium Format Mar 17, 2026 #5 There is one for sale now on a popular online auction site. My Horseman 985 does not have these rails.
There is one for sale now on a popular online auction site. My Horseman 985 does not have these rails.
OP OP loccdor Subscriber Joined Jan 12, 2024 Messages 3,380 Location USA Format Multi Format Mar 17, 2026 #6 I'm considering adapting it for some other purpose with a 3d print, but not really sure what yet.
abruzzi Member Joined Mar 10, 2018 Messages 3,371 Location New Mexico, USA Format Large Format Mar 17, 2026 #7 I have one of the cables for my VH-R. Its not as smooth as I'd like, but worse, short of mounting the lens sideways (which is problematic for other reasons) the cable is always in the way of the rangefinder.
I have one of the cables for my VH-R. Its not as smooth as I'd like, but worse, short of mounting the lens sideways (which is problematic for other reasons) the cable is always in the way of the rangefinder.