A no shake mechanical Cable release?

[Ian David]

I use a 50cm Hama Pro cable - excellent, and plenty long enough for my purposes. I don't use an airbulb unless I am 20 feet from the camera.

Ian

[anon12345]

I use a bulb release for most critical exposures, unless the camera has a self timer and an accurate programmable shutter. I shortened the hose on the bulb release down to two or three feet, which makes it most convenient.

[rjbuzzclick]

Also look for a cloth covered cable release as opposed to a plastic covered one, they're much more flexible. Be aware that a longer cable release will transmit less force to the camera. My KO needs a fair amount of force, and my 60mm won't fire with some cable releases that will fire my 90mm.

[Someonenameddavid]

I agree with Vaughn.

Two points particular to Koni-Omegas:

1) the cable shutter release requires a long throw and a fairly high amount of pressure. For that reason, a longer cable release, with a long loop and lots of slack is necessary; and

2) the Koni-Omega's release is on the front of the body, and unlike most 35mm cameras requires a push straight back. When the camera is on a tripod, actuating the release will have a tendency to twist the camera slightly. Some tripods are much less effective at resisting that twist.

Also the Koni-Omega has a unique tensioning pressure plate which is activated by the shutter release and yours may be out of alignment or vibrating or some such... It's a beast of a camera and one of the reasons I hate digital, for taking away the pure mechanical joy of photography...


David

[hoffy]

Yeah, totally agree David (or should I call you someone). I really like the way the camera just works with rods and linkages, ect. Flat battery? Thats something that happens with the car if you leave the lights on......

[elekm]

Maybe it's just not the kind of camera that's going to work in this particular fashion. You know -- square peg, round hole.

[MattKing]

Maybe it's just not the kind of camera that's going to work in this particular fashion. You know -- square peg, round hole.

The Koni-Omegas are great for long exposures - you just have to understand the differences.

[lxdude]

It's definitely a square peg-with a round hole in it.