Self-timer for camera

wastedReincarnation · May 19, 2019

Hello guys. I'm new in analog photography, so I have a question about self-timer for camera. I don't have a timer on my Revue, but I have found one for 7 dollars, and I want to order it. Here's a photo of it. My question is, maybe silly, but are those pins that are screwed on camera button universal? Will it fit? Probably will, but I need to check with professionals

Camera is Revueflex SC2 (similar as Chinon CM4)

GRHazelton · May 19, 2019

wastedReincarnation said:
Hello guys. I'm new in analog photography, so I have a question about self-timer for camera. I don't have a timer on my Revue, but I have found one for 7 dollars, and I want to order it. Here's a photo of it. My question is, maybe silly, but are those pins that are screwed on camera button universal? Will it fit? Probably will, but I need to check with professionals

Camera is Revueflex SC2 (similarView attachment 223852 as Chinon CM4)

The tapered thread in your photo is the most common. Exceptions are cameras in which a ring around the shutter button is unscrewed - and promptly lost! - and then a threaded "cup" with the cable release or such is attached so that the pin of the cable release or self timer depresses the shutter button. Leica is the best - worst! - example of this latter sort. Check your camera. If the shutter release has a threaded hole your timer should work.

wastedReincarnation · May 19, 2019

Well,, I just took a picture and it looks like this. I guess that's the right thing

Chan Tran · May 19, 2019

For that type of shutter release button it would fit fine.

choiliefan · May 19, 2019

For your camera, I think you are better off with a different style timer. The one in your pic may be universal but its difficult to tell from the pic.
This one or similar is better suited to your camera: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-RI...320713?hash=item23bcf97649:g:MLAAAOSww7NczKVF
Its self contained and adjustable for travel.

AgX · May 19, 2019

The model you got to my understanding came on its own; it was made to be used together with a standard cable release. The thing you got as accessory is a cable release without cable, so to say. First time I see such... By this you can mount your model of self release directly on top of your camera.

choiliefan · May 19, 2019

That stubby cable release would be nice on my Rolleicord Vb...

wastedReincarnation · May 19, 2019

AgX said:
The model you got to my understanding came on its own; it was made to be used together with a standard cable release. The thing you got as accessory is a cable release without cable, so to say. First time I see such... By this you can mount your model of self release directly on top of your camera.

Yeah, it looks like that... But I'm worried is it going to be too heavy for shutter button? Tbh, it looks better this way, without cable

AgX · May 19, 2019

If you are afraid of the load the self-release will put on the the release button of your camera, use instead a cable release inbetween. By this you can hang up the self release at the camera body or tripod by means of rubber band.

GRHazelton · May 19, 2019

AgX said:
If you are afraid of the load the self-release will put on the the release button of your camera, use instead a cable release inbetween. By this you can hang up the self release at the camera body or tripod by means of rubber band.

Do note that some add-on self timers allow adjustment of the stroke of the shutter plunger. Probably a good idea.

This thread leaves unanswered the question...why do DSLRs require a fancy electronic or at least a wired cable release? How many of us have discovered that the cell in the electronic release is dead? Always at the worst possible time, of course! Why can't the shutter release have that good old Compur/Prontor style cable release socket? My Pentax 645n, while not a DSLR, has an electronically controlled shutter, and has a "proper" cable release socket.

choiliefan · May 19, 2019

I use these mechanical timers on various old cameras including LF lenses, Leica IIIC and Bronica ETRSI.
The adjustable stroke is a must have feature.

AgX · May 19, 2019

Only more advance models have such, not the OP's one.

choiliefan · May 19, 2019

Actually, the one I linked to has that feature.

Chan Tran · May 19, 2019

GRHazelton said:
Do note that some add-on self timers allow adjustment of the stroke of the shutter plunger. Probably a good idea.

This thread leaves unanswered the question...why do DSLRs require a fancy electronic or at least a wired cable release? How many of us have discovered that the cell in the electronic release is dead? Always at the worst possible time, of course! Why can't the shutter release have that good old Compur/Prontor style cable release socket? My Pentax 645n, while not a DSLR, has an electronically controlled shutter, and has a "proper" cable release socket.

Some use only an electrical switch that requires no battery. Some has IR or RF wireless remote which does need battery to function. They do offer some convenient. Wireless can be convenient. Wired remote allows you an easy way to adapt to some other form of trigger. Like an external intervalometer. Some like my Nikon Df does have a regular cable release socket. Some of the new Fuji digital cameras have them too.

wastedReincarnation · May 20, 2019

Yeah, I'm afraid of weight of the timer... It might activate shutter button with its weight. So I ordered timer and cable instead of that short plug. I think it's Autoknips timer. It was a shame not to get it for 7 dollars with cable I will let you know guys if everything works when it arrives. Thank you all!

choiliefan · May 20, 2019

These self timers are very light in weight and will not actuate the shutter with their minuscule weight.

wastedReincarnation · May 24, 2019

So, timer finaly came. It's made by Framex. It came with the short cable. Tried it, it fits perfectly.

choiliefan · May 24, 2019

You did well.
I need to find one like that next.

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