Cable release for a ME Super ?

AfcDav
Posted 15/04/2007 - 22:48 Link
Hi All , had my ME Super for a few weeks now , love it, I would like to get a cable release for it, can't find one on e-bay, can anybody tell where I can pick one up.
Thanks
Dave
AfcDav
ChrisA
Posted 15/04/2007 - 23:28 Link
Quote:
Hi All , had my ME Super for a few weeks now , love it, I would like to get a cable release for it, can't find one on e-bay, can anybody tell where I can pick one up.
Does it need a special one? I've had an ME Super for years, and a generic screw-in CR does the job just fine. I think I bought it from Jessops.

There are several generic ones on eBay.
AfcDav
Posted 15/04/2007 - 23:32 Link
Thanks for that Chris, I'm new to this stuff could you explan a bit more what I need or what to look for.
Thanks Dave
AfcDav
ChrisA
Posted 15/04/2007 - 23:58 Link
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Thanks for that Chris, I'm new to this stuff could you explan a bit more what I need or what to look for.
Thanks Dave
Right, I've dug out my ME Super and CR. The shutter release has a hole in it, into which the cable release screws. The bit that screws in is just a way of anchoring the release, so that the metal bit that comes out when you press the cable release goes through the hole, makes the contact, and fires the shutter.

Now, here's a pic of the bit that screws in. Note that the thread varies in diameter. This is what enables it to fit into pretty much any screw thread in the release button. You just screw it in until it's tight enough to stay put, no tighter.

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Anyway, it's a generic beast. This one is made by Rowi. I wouldn't get one shorter than the 50cm mine is.

This is probably the sort of thing. Not sure if I'd get it from China though !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rowi-50cm-Shutter-Release-Cable-Made-in-Germany_W0QQitemZ1...

I expect Jessops stock them or similar,

HTH.
AfcDav
Posted 16/04/2007 - 00:05 Link
Thanks for your trouble Chis, I think I'v got my head around it, I'll start seaching for one tomorrow, .
Thanks again Dave
AfcDav
Kimbo
Posted 16/04/2007 - 14:11 Link
Blimey, there's stacks of them on eBay, just type in 'cable release'.

Chris's link doesn't appear to work but this is the first item that popped up when I did a search:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70cm-REMOTE-RELEASE-CABLE-4-Canon-Nikon-Fuji-UK-Seller_W0QQitemZ330109345555QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43443QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They're all pretty much standard, just make sure you choose one with a locking function (saves you having to hold the cable during really long exposures)

BTW, just tried the first link again and it's working now
Die my dear doctor, that's the last thing I shall do!
AfcDav
Posted 16/04/2007 - 23:18 Link
Cheers Kimbo, already done, just me being thick, looking for a Pentax one, still a lot to learn.
Thanks Dave
AfcDav

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