Extra Long Shutter Release Cable?

[Colin G.]

Would anyone know where to get an extra long shutter release cable for a standard 35mm mechanical shutter button? I don't mind ordering out of country (I'm in Canada.).

There's a 60" cable on B&H, but I would like one even longer.


Thanks!

 

[Biggles]

How about a twenty-footer? Search eBay for "air shutter release." I've been using something very like eBay item 300832770956 for twenty years with no problems. And you can cut it shorter, if you wish, because it's pneumatic. Rubber hose, not a steel cable.

 

[nikon_sam]

I also have an "Air" Shutter release cable and it works just fine...the only drawback is that the firing of the shutter may have a slight delay since you're working with air and not an actual direct cable...they do work though...

 

[Spavinaw]

Yeah, that''s where the "Bulb" setting on shutters comes from. When you squeeze the rubber bulb on the end of the hose the shutter opens and stays open until you release the bulb. Obviously, pneumatic releases have been around as long or longer than shutters with Bulb settings.

 

[Colin G.]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll head to a local place as they have a 20' in stock. Thanks again!