Homemade Camera Remote Release Brackets - for slarti and vis

Thanks for the great info! We have somewhat of a dearth of quality camera stores around here, and they mark up the prices almost criminally, but I have to agree that with stuff like this brick-and-mortar may well be the way to go.

Yikes! Those are some scary prices! I really like Canons, though - I have a small pocket one, and "A"-something, and their original IS, the S1 IS, which, though long in tooth, is a great package - sort of the last step before jumping to the SLR's. Sadly, the S1 only packs 3.2 megapixels, so I'm not going to make any posters in the near future. Still, it has 10X optical zoom, image stabilization, and that wonderful Canon software (one reason I'm keen to stick with the brand). I bought an underwater case for it for my Galapagos trip, which is why I've never upgraded to the S2, the S3, the S4, etc.: Their bodies are different and won't fit.

I guess it's time to save my pennies, save my dimes... and try to avoid getting sidetracked and buying a brand new 409!

Another tip: do not buy thur the mail even though you'll save money. Local camera store offers support and various lenses for less. Can't beat 'hands-on' information.

Nikon has the 'stab-lock' lens (match the white dots and turn 1/4 to right to lock)

Rebel camera body "talks" to the lens thru contacts on the lens. One half depression of the button, will focus the lens and full depression takes the picture.

You'll never find a finer camera. Walk-out price is $800. You have to buy the chip seperately but that's included in the $800. It's 10.1 mega-pixels and the auto setting is really brain dead....just point and shoot. Chip can hold 1000 pics. Instruction book is thick and camera must be set up to accept the chip. This goes quickly and advanced features can be sorted out later if the trip is soon. A wide-angle lens can shoot pictures in close quarters and costs $600=$800. Neat feature with Cannon...don't have to have Cannon lens. Don't think a remote release would ever work on this camera.

Was Nikon the one that had the weird lenses, thread-on versus bayonet, I think?

I've mulled a Rebel for some time, especially with a nice trip coming up. Save me having to click on a few links - does it have the "old fashioned" release? That could close the deal!

Very old Nikon FE, from the 70's and an additional 5 lenses and various filters. Stick with the Cannon; better lenses and variables of compatible lenses for less bucks. Have a brain-dead Cannon elph and a newer Cannon Rebel xti digital. I get much better picture quality from the Cannons with less effort. I think there must be a little old man from India in your neighborhood that can adapt or find a part that you're looking for. I found one of those men a few miles from me. He changed the seals on my Nikon and re-built the reflex system for less than a hundered dollars. He had rooms full of parts and could work on cameras in his sleep. It takes a little time and some phone calls but they're out there.

I can find the remote, but my cameras are missing the darned fitting. I think that as JC wrote the camera makers are getting increasingly proud of their fancy IR or RF gadgetry. I suppose I could go shopping for another camera, but I rather like mine except that they lack that one feature. What Nikon do you have, goodgrief? Maybe I need to switch from Canon.

I wasn't aware they'd scrapped the threaded remote; I've had one for my Nikon about 6 yrs. now. You can't find one anywhere?

This is great! I use two computers, a router, a TV modulator, and a television set to do the same thing. I bet I could have saved some money!

I love the Velcro strap idea - I was trying to figure out how to build a solid bracket to hold a solenoid onto the release.

I'd like to know why those b*stards got rid of the threaded remote release system!

My Uncle was a child-photographer, when I was young. He had used an enema bottle, rubber, and a hose to his bellows camera. Both hands were free to get the attention of the child. He'd step on the bag at the precise moment. His wife would tint the pictures. They turned out some beautiful work from the equipment they had to work with. Always good to see people thinking for a change.

Love the new kitchen tiles JC! ;)

uuuuuuuuu you are building up tension here Vis....

possibly, in a manner of speaking.. ;)

Are you pregnant?

i am going to be making an announcement in the next few days.. so stay tuned for that ;)

ROFLOL JC :D

and then i'll post it on geekologie :D

jesus, i'm so embarrassed to say: i don't know! :D probably that's it? that remote is a rip off. i would prefer the cordless remote for my slr (canon eos digital rebel xti)

show off :D

i want a shiny one!! :D

what's the fun in buying it on ebay? :-/ i'll make one ;)

i'm @ work right now. i have found a ball pump and a tiny hose. now i only need to find some actuator.... :)

amazing. you foreigners are so clever!! americans think they are number 1 in general, but i have to be honest, it's not true! this is great! :D

i'll be darn ! ingenious!