[photo-3d] Twin cable releases

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Mike Canter wrote :

><< As far as I know twin cable releases were (and maybe are) used in two
>situations ...[snip] Twin cable releases were never used (IMHO) for
>synchronisation although you can twiddle with them (if they are adjustable)
>to get a degree of sync for stereo work. >>

>Peter,
>
>I must disagree.  In every publication that I have ever seen from
>Rowi, their dual release has been pictured connected to two cameras.  The
>Rowi release is their part number 10 (yes, ten).  To quote from their 1982
>catalog:
>
>Twin Cable Release
>For use with bellows attachments or simultaneous operation of two cameras.
>One of the cables has plunger travel adjustment for proper sequencing.  Black
>cloth sheath, thumbscrew lock and rotating nipples.  50cm/20"
>
>The accompanying illustration shows the item connected to a Leica R4/MOT on
>one end and a Nikon EM on the other.

Mike,

Thanks for the information. I didn't know of the dual (different) camera use you

mentioned.

Cheers,

Peter



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