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Shutter release cable problem

joanob

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Hello everybody

A couple of weeks ago I bought a shutter release cable for the Hasselblad (brand: Kaiser) and after only a few rolls it suddenly stop firing the camera. I've been taking a look at it and found out that the inner metallic part of the cable (the one which pushes the shutter) is shorter than it used to be. I twisted it a little bit and then it becomes long again but once I stop applying strength it shortens again. Also I noticed that the top part (the one you have to press) is shorter too.

Forgive my ignorance but it's my first problem with shutter release cables.

Thank you very much
 

Rick A

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Jon Shiu

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A common problem with cable releases is that the cable housing/ends starts to come apart and becomes "longer". Perhaps some brands are more strong and last longer?

Jon
 

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The older releases I have are spiral wrapped and started getting wonky after being rolled up for storage. I have a couple that have braided metal sheaths that detached from the ends, and my best are cloth covered, braided metal sheaths, that I never coil to stow. Over the years I have found that if you do have to coil a cable, make large, loose loops, never tight ones.