"Dan R" <doktterSPAMLESS@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:vl2opt8gfnq2ed@corp.supernews.com...
> We are on the SAME wave-length!
> As I prepare to purchase a Digicam within the next week, I took this
> relaxing Saturday afternoon (kids were away) to review my Likes/dislikes and
> also list things I liked about my A-1 and accessories that I could replace
> with a Digicam. One thing GLARED at me.. "Cable release" !!!  It was missing
> on ALL the specs of cameras I was reviewing (Nikon 5700/5400, Canon G3, G5,
> etc..).
>
> Several years ago I purchased Minolta infrared (3 channel) trigger release
> and I modified it to work on my Canon's, with the replacement of the end,
> and it plugs nicely into the electric release on my motor drive. I have
> captured many bird nesting pictures, etc/ with Camera mounted in the tree
> and me a safe distance away. Also, I use it for portraits.. being able to
> stand away from camera, holding a toy for a child etc......  the trigger is
> a little bulky by today's standards, however it has preformed flawlessly for
> many years!
>
> I see the read cable release review in "Steves" reviews. But Digicam
> Manufacturers.. how hard would an electronic release jack be to add?  And a
> momentary button on any length of cable you desire, and you have the button
> in your hand. Not to mention the adding of an electronic release, or for
> copy stand work, or Bulb shots.
>
> Please tell me I have missed this little detail in my reading!!!

Okay, you missed this little detail in your readings.  ;)

The 5700/5400 are compatible with the Nikon MC-EU1 wired remote control.

Any length?  I donno but there can't be that many leads 4 maybe.  So
spliceing a longer length in the middle may be possible.

There are also devices such as those at http://www.harbortronics.com/
in the DigiSnap Series.  Here's a blurb from thier site:

        The DigiSnap 2000 line: a four button remote digital camera
        controller.  It lets you operate your digital camera from a
        distance, allowing you to take pictures, adjust the lens zoom,
        as well as perform time-lapse photography.
        The DigiSnap 2000 line is compatible with a wide range of
        digital cameras, especially the Nikon Coolpix and Olympus
        camera lines.

        The DigiSnap 5000 line: a Cable Release Adapter for the Nikon
        Coolpix 5000/5700, allowing use of a low cost Cable Release
        such as the Canon RS-60E3.

        The Harbortronics Serial Cable for the Nikon Coolpix USB cameras.
        In order to make available an  affordable Nikon compatible serial
        cable, we have manufactured serial cables compatible with the
        following Nikon Coolpix cameras:

            880 / 885 / 990 / 995 / 4300 / 4500 / 5000 / 5700

        Harbortronics is actively supporting the DigiSnap line of
        controllers, and will continue to add features to support
        customer requests, as well as new camera models. We have
        worked with individual photographers and companies to tailor
        the DigiSnap to suit their particular remote control application,
        and pride ourselves on our customer service.

BTW, with the Harbortronics Serial Cable and a handheld computer many
many things are possible.  Like Time-Lapse animation sequences and etc.

> Fireworks
> pictures with no cable release???   Why have "Bulb" and not a cable release?
>
>
> I'm bummed!
> Dan R.


But I share in some of your frustrations!  Where the hell is the Screw
Thread female cable release coupling for the standard CR device???

And ya, I miss it most when taking creative B shots.  Those brackets
seen like tha closest work-around.  A few nights in the garrage after
dinner may be enough to come up with something.  Heck it'll give you
the excuse you've been looking for to justify to your wife that you
need to buy more power tools.

                                O :-)