Dual cable release

[P3D <PgWhacker@xxxxxxx>]

     A while back someone asked where to buy dual cable releases (you 
push one button, two cameras go off), and asked me to report back after 
my mail-order cable release came in.

     Olympus still makes a dual cable release, and I ordered one from 
Adorama (NY, NY, 800/  223-2500) a month ago.  Adorama had to get it from 
Olympus, so it took 4 weeks to arrive.  Got here today.  Excellent.  
Heavy duty.  Adjustable -- turn a screw on one release to move the 
plunger in and out.  This should let you adjust synch timing.

    Both attachment screws are cone shaped.  (That matters.  I found a 
used Pentax dual cable release, but one screw was cylindar shaped, and 
wouldn't fit my OM2.)  The cables themselves are short, but long enough 
for my twin-rig

    Adorama charged $35.  Local camera superstore wanted $80 (ouch), then 
didn't have the release in stock like they promised.  If you need to 
order one, Olympus' official name for it is "dual cable release."

Greg Kane
Denver


PS.  Since one OM2 is in the camera hospital, I still can't say how well 
the dual release will synch the twin rig.


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