[photo-3d] Re: more on dual cable releases

[CanterMike@xxxxxxx]

In the ongoing discussion Linda Nygren adds:

<<... the only one they actually have is a Nikon for $68, and they couldn't
 tell me whether it was suitable for *simultaneous* firing of two cameras
 or not. The Olympus releases are "out of stock", presumably permanently. >>


Nikon has made several versions of a dual release, including one with a 
mechanical plunger (for the front standard of their PB-6 Bellows, to stop 
down the lens) at one end and the other an electrical fitting for the motor 
driven camera bodies.  I am not surprised that they didn't know how suitable 
it might be.  Most mail order people (shoot, most retail people regardless of 
industry) are just clerks, with no technical or product knowledge.

I took the liberty of calling Olympus today (1-800-O-CAMERA).  I was assured 
that their "Dual Cable Release for Bellows" (that is its official name, part 
number 104-110) is in stock at their Woodbury warehouse, and is in current 
production, but they don't keep many in this country as they are not big 
sellers.  It has a list price of $52.00, but your local dealer may offer a 
discount (assuming that they are regular Olympus dealers to start with*).  
I'd think that $40.00 or $45.00 would be pretty fair, especially since I've 
done all the leg work for them**.  IMHO, given the number of years since 
Olympus have agressively pursued the sophisticated SLR market, it is a 
miracle they have any at all. 


Mamiya also offers a dual release.  It enables the mirror lock up function on 
the RB/RZ cameras.  I quote:

"The perfect tool to prevent even the slightest camera shake during 
slow-shutter-speed
exposures; one cable connects to the camera body's shutter release, the other 
to the mirror-up switch. When
the release is pressed, the mirror-up operation activates first, followed by 
operation of the shutter. Very useful
for both close-up and telephoto applications. Cat. #213-461. Weight: 3.2 oz., 
90 g. "
(From 
http://www.mamiya.com/Section2/RZ67/RZaccessories/RZa-general.html#anchor19885
9.  There is a picture, too.)

Sorry, I forgot to check pricing on the Mamiya unit.


I have been able to find two telephone numbers for Mak Pacific, the last 
known importer/distributor of Rowi products to the US market.  Both the toll 
free number and the regular exchange are answered by voice-mail machines, but 
so far no one has returned my messages.

Mike Canter

*support your local dealers before the Big Mail Order houses kill them all.  
Walk in with this e-mail in hand and offer them money.  If they are too 
stupid to accept it they deserve to die....

**let them order it with their next regular order of point & shoots or 
whatever.  Don't make them drop everything & try to order one by 
itself...unless you are willing to pay the shipping!  Lets all be reasonably 
mature about this.

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