Want to Buy WTB: long throw cable release

CatLABS · Apr 24, 2014

In need for some cable releases.
Much have a long throw to actuate a prontor self cocking shutter. I had a bunch of those but sold them and now my regular cables do not work.

Any length would do but shorter is better.

jp80874 · Apr 24, 2014

Contact Bob Salomon; HP Marketing, 800 735 4373 distributor of Linhof, Gepe http://www.hpmarketingcorp.com/about-us.html
Tell him the application and he will tell you the model Linhof or Gepe to buy and who carries them.

John Powers

jp80874 · Apr 24, 2014

I have two acme/Ilex shutters, #4 and $5. I have the two Linhof cables below. They are the only releases other than an air bulb that I have tried that have a long enough plunger to release the shutters. They are beautiful and remarkably well made cable releases, but brutally priced.
I have not tried a Gepe

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31283-REG/Linhof_002429_Cable_Release_with_T_Lock.html
Linhof Heavy Duty Cable Release with T-Lock - 13.5"
B&H # LIHDCR135 ■ Mfr # 002429
In Stock Free Shipping (USA)

You Pay:$64.95

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/31076-REG/Linhof_002431_Heavy_Duty_Cable_Release.html
Linhof Heavy Duty Cable Release with T-Lock - 21"
B&H # LICR21Q ■ Mfr # 002431
In Stock Free Shipping (USA)

You Pay:$58.95

John Powers

Newt_on_Swings · Apr 24, 2014

Those cable release prices are a killer! Who buys them at that price?!

I would check ebay. Look at pics of the back plunger and try your luck with one that is long in the back. Or ask the seller to measure the length when pushed.

Also maybe this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321376611482

jp80874 · Apr 26, 2014

Newt_on_Swings said:
Who buys them at that price?!

The guy who has an $800 and a $1000 lens that won't work with a $5 cable release.

John Powers

CatLABS · Apr 26, 2014

jp80874 said:
The guy who has an $800 and a $1000 lens that won't work with a $5 cable release.

John Powers

Actually my problem is that my 30$ lens does not work with a 50$ cable...

AgX · Apr 26, 2014

You might inquire at the manufacturer:

http://www.gebr-schreck.com/ESITE/

removed account4 · Apr 26, 2014

catlabs

you might also want to go to ebay and search for degroff shutter release ...
the used market is where to find them ... old, new, they all work great.
if it is just the piston, find a medical supply store and get a hose + bulb ..
you and your lenses will be happy.

CatLABS · Apr 26, 2014

I went out and ordered a bunch of cables some of which arrived today, and the bottom line is the throw was fine even on my super short vintage gitzo cable fired the other prontors, but the problem was this one shutter which needs to be cycled trough the preview to complete the self cocking sequence, which i think is a problem with this particular prontor. So i am just moving on now, and have some spare cable releases

Want to Buy WTB: long throw cable release

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