What kind of bulb and where?

[vrpd91]

I've got an old lens that takes an air bulb shutter release. How does this work exactly and where can I find the right bulb and hose to make it work? Thanks!

 

[Steve Smith]

Air bulb shutter releases can be bought which screw into a standard shutter release thread. Like this: Dead Link Removed

Cut off the threaded end and possibly with a bit of modification, it would probably work.


Steve.

 

[BrianShaw]

I made one out of a piece of surgical tubing and a "mucus-sucker-from-baby-nose" purchased for cheap from the local drug store. It actually works. Every time I go to the doctor I do envy the real nice bulb/tubing on his spigmomemometer.

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Here's the real deal--

http://www.hubphoto.com/_old site/shutters/packard-shutters.htm#Additional Items Available

 

[jolefler]

Another inexpensive source....

are the anti-freeze or battery acid suckers available from your local auto parts dealer for $5 or less. Usually well made and will last a long time. I've used them on two rebuilds I've completed.

Jo