Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well, when the money is tight here is what I do. First get one of Tom A.'s soft releases and glue on a 4" by 4" piece of plastic. Next get an old ping pong ball and very carefully inject some honey through a small hole. Not too much as you want the ball heavier but not dangerous. Set up the camera with your modified soft release and mount a tube from a spent roll of toilet paper just above the camera aimed at the soft release. Punch two small holes in the bottom of the tube, run string through the holes and put the modified ping pong ball in place. To fire the camera, just pull the string. Simple. Perhaps a housekeeping message with this and other helpful tips I have devised might be in order..... John Collier PS: As you can see, I may not be the best person to ask about cable releases. > From: "Dan Honemann" <danh@selectsa.com> > > Okay, John: next challenge. What is the best shutter release cord to buy > for the M6 TTL (best in terms of value)? >