Self-timer

Post by **Charles Twist** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:57 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hello All,
I was looking for a self-timer that could be used on the LF lenses. Does such a thing exist? I have seen one item which is designed for SLRs. It's a mechanical device (with a coil spring, I believe) which screws into where the cable release normally does, but is rather too bulky to fit around LF lenses. Is there something out there that is better suited, almost like a timer on a cable release? I'd rather something mechanical that electronic. Small and cheap are also plusses.
Thanks for your help,
Charles

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:03 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hi Charles - could this be an attempt at dealing with future exposures of 16 minutes?

I know that Prontor made such a release and they do surface on Ebay (try German site) but the prices are VERY HIGH (in excess of £100)

Failing that the locking collar on your cable release and the travel clock are probaly cheapest option

Regards Paul

Chong · Post by **Chong** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:14 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Only came across this type and as you have rightly pointed out it is too bulky for large format use (I have tried).

Chong

Ole Tjugen · Post by **Ole Tjugen** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:39 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Search for "Autoknips".

There are several different types of them, some of which are designed to push a cable release. Most have adjustable "throw".

I've "accumulated" about five of these, all different, all cheap. The price should be about £10, not £100.

uraniumnitrate · Post by **uraniumnitrate** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:41 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Yes I have one and I don't need it at all! It's called for the "Autoknips II" in a little aluminium box and it's made in Germany! Full chrome!!!! There is a kind of broshure "direction for use" inside in this little not very nice any longer box!

Post by **masch** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:48 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Chong wrote:Only came across this type and as you have rightly pointed out it is too bulky for large format use (I have tried).

Steve has a cable release extender that should work perfectly with this... I seem to recall he got it from B&H a bit ago. Perfect for recessed WA lenses...

Marc

Tim Myers · Post by **Tim Myers** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:01 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hi Charles,

I have an AutoKnipps II device which I never use. I find it fiddly and slightly unreliable when compared to a well calibrated metric elephant. It's also to small to be used on the type of cable release I have fitted to the majority of my lenses which means I have to carry another cable release specifically for this.

I got this off ePay a few months ago, and would willingly sell it on if you're interested.