Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/02/03
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On 3 Feb 96 at 1:40, DFeldman@aol.COM wrote about "Remote Control":
> Well, I finally took the plunge and bought a used M6, 35mm and 90mm
> Summicrons from Don Chatterton. They came last week and I have shot a couple
> of rolls - I like it a lot! Thanks to everyone for their suggestions on what
> to buy and where.
>
> One thing that this camera does not have is a self-timer. I thought of using
> a long cable release so I could take some family/self-portrait shots, but I
> do not like the idea of a long cable.
>
> Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a cordless cable release - you
> know like a TV remote control? Is it very expensive?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Feldman
> Davis, CA
> dfeldman@aol.com
Mmm....you mean an electronical/mechanical device, and not a simple mechanical
timer as Eric suggested? I have seen such electronic remote systems
for mechanical operating shutters, but these are indeed not cheap.
About $500 or so. A while back I have done a search on these things,
for using them in combination with a self made electronical
multi timer. I made a few of these timers for friends with EOS'es and
other modern cameras, but with mechanical cameras there is no cheap
solution (the timer itself cost about $250).
Mind: this $500 thing is a wired kind of activator, but hooking this
one up on a IR remote is quite easy IMO.
Anyway, I think your solution is a simple mechanical self timer. You can get
them with gears (clockwork, those make noise) and with a hydraulic
cylinder. I have such a hydraulic one, for use with my Horizon panorama camera.
Works great, although you can't estimate the exact time as good as
with a clock work operating one. It's also a bit temperature
dependant....:-))
Bye,
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