Self-timer?

[lawa]

Hi,
first post here...

I am a new HAPPY owner to a black Zeiss Ikon with a black Biogon 35/2. After a couple of rolls I am starting to miss the self-timer, what options do I have? Is there any "add-on-self-timer" to buy? Thanks for any help!

~ Lars

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[mirrored]

Is there any "add-on-self-timer" to buy?

I have couple of those, very old ones. Kopil is made in Japan and work for ZI, or for any common release button. Other is Germany made Framex, which seems identical to second Autoknips: http://www.submin.com/general/collection/accessories/autoknips.htm (Just learn that it work in cable release!) http://www.ozcamera.com/self-timer.html

Self timer vintage ebay search

 

[dof]

Depending on your specific needs, a bulb release with long extension might do the trick for you. I use one whenever the need to include myself in a shot is necessary or when using a long lens, but I want to interact with my subject more closely than the camera position allows.

 

[lawa]

Thanks a lot for the links, I haven't seen these before!
Since I like to take group portraits of my growing family I guess a self timer will suit my needs better than a bulb release with long extension (or the extension needs to be very long to fit 5 family members within the 35 mm framelines... 🙂.

~ Lars

 

[mirrored]

I have 5 (or 7, I don't remember) meter long shutter release air cable too. I buy it about 27 years ago. It look near same than those:
http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BR5000/
http://www.adorama.com/CZCRA.html?searchinfo=air+cable

With cable the moment of a shoot is different compared to self-timer.