Self-Timer for Speedgraphic focal plane shutter

peabagger

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• May 25, 2024

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Just wondering if anyone can recommend a self-timer that is powerful enough to work with the focal plane shutter on the Speedgraphic. I've seen mention of the Kodak Self-Timer, but it seems like there are a couple of variations of it, a silver rectangular shaped one or a cylindrical one. Will the Autoknips work with it? Or the Prontor?

 

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• May 26, 2024

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The silver rectangular Kodak is a good strong self-timer.

 

Ian Grant

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• May 26, 2024

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I can't find my two Autoknipsor Prontor, I have three Japanese self-timers and their throw is not long enough for a Speed Graphic. I also tried a pneumatic release and it's the same problem. Using a cable release needs little pressure, so that's not an issue,

welcome to Photrio BTW.

Ian

 

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• May 26, 2024

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Ian Grant said:

I can't find my two Autoknipsor Prontor, I have three Japanese self-timers and their throw is not long enough for a Speed Graphic. I also tried a pneumatic release and it's the same problem. Using a cable release needs little pressure, so that's not an issue,

welcome to Photrio BTW.

Ian

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Thanks, they are inexpensive enough, I just ordered the rectangular one off of ebay. We'll see!

Edit: thanks for mentioning the "throw" - seems that the shutter releases I have are not long enough! I'll have to source one now.

 

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• May 26, 2024

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