Cable release for mamiya C220

[imonk]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has and recommendations for a cable release for an old Mamiya C220. I've looked everywhere I can think of online but I can't seem to find any that specifically mention they work with this camera.

I'm also wondering about which flashes I can use. Does anyone have any urls for info sites with info about these old mamiyas?

Any info much appreciated
Ian

[David Brown]

The C220 requires no special or specific cable release. Any "standard" release will work just fine.

[imonk]

Thanks for your speedy response David. So those generic cable releases you see with the push down 'button' on the top will fire it?

Cheers
Ian

[grahamp]

Any standard conical thread release should work, provided the release socket on the top right of the lens panel still has the threaded section. I have seen a couple with this bit missing.

The only gotcha with the Mamiya - and the C33/C220 design of release is less prone to the problem - is a release that does not fully retract. The shutter release is also the film advance stop, and a partially extended cable release can trip the film stop and the camera just keeps winding. The short-wind off feature can be useful, but not when it happens by accident.