Path: ccsf.homeunix.org!ccsf.homeunix.org!news1.wakwak.com!nf1.xephion.ne.jp!onion.ish.org!onodera-news!newsfeed.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp!Q.T.Honey!nf.asahi-net.or.jp!newsfeed2.kddnet.ad.jp!news.starcat.ne.jp!not-for-mail From: "Tesselator" Newsgroups: fj.comp.dev.digital-camera Subject: Re: The Extrinct Cable Release Socket Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 14:22:09 +0900 Organization: STARCAT InterNetNews site Lines: 94 Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: b194019.usr.starcat.ne.jp X-Trace: catv02.starcat.ne.jp 1062307326 11053 61.213.194.19 (31 Aug 2003 05:22:06 GMT) X-Complaints-To: admin@starcat.ne.jp NNTP-Posting-Date: 31 Aug 2003 05:22:06 GMT X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Xref: ccsf.homeunix.org fj.comp.dev.digital-camera:790 "Dan R" 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 :-)