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Fotasy Mcable 12-Inch Locking Mechanical Cable Release for Macro Photography, Long Time Exposures with Premier Cleaning Cloth (Black)

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3.2 out of 5 stars 61 customer reviews
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  • This is a top quality manual locking cable release works with film digital or professional video camcorders.
  • A cable release is used to eliminate camera shake for critical situation where the camera must remain perfectly still.
  • The tapered threaded end screws directly into your cameras shutter button.
  • Cable release is made of stainless wire and covered with a vinyl tube for durability.
  • Fotasy is a Registered Brand Name
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Product Dimensions 1 x 4 x 10 inches
Item Weight 1.6 ounces
Shipping Weight 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN B008OD1BNK
Item model number Mcable
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3.2 out of 5 stars 61 customer reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #49 in Camera & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories > Digital Camera Accessories > Shutter Release Cords
Date first available at Amazon.com July 24, 2012

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1.0 out of 5 starsAnother dud - cheap and doesn't work
By Brian on February 28, 2014
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I bought this one because another one was locked up. Lo and behold, just as I took this out of the package it was already locked extended. I was able to twist-and-pull the rounded lock washer to release it once - but the push cable is so tight (no lubricated in any way) and instantly locked extended. No way to loosen it. Another $$$ wasted. Cannot even pull the cable back out with the plunger or anything else.
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1.0 out of 5 starsBroke upon first use
By Amazon Customer on May 18, 2013
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Broke upon the first use. I've been using cable releases for years so its not like I didn't know how to use the thing. Its just SOOO cheaply made the release broke upon normal first time use.
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4.0 out of 5 starsI knew this was a vinyl encased cable and not like the cloth wrapped one that came with my camera
By Michael J. Eckman on September 7, 2014
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I needed a replacement shutter release cable to replace the broken one on a 1929 No1A Pocket Kodak folding camera. I looked online trying to find a genuine Kodak replacement, but there were none. So I took a chance and ordered the cheapest possible modern one I could find with the logic that if it worked, then I would spend some more money on a higher quality one.

I knew this was a vinyl encased cable and not like the cloth wrapped one that came with my camera, but it seemed OK quality. I can see how some people complaints on here about how it can get "stuck" in the down position. Thankfully this isnt an issue for the Kodak folding camera as the activation of the shutter is momentary and keeping it in the "pressed down" position does not ruin the shot by keeping it open.

In either case, this did the trick. It screwed into the threaded hole where the original shutter release cable was and it activated the shutter when I needed it to. Its a little too long to keep stored with the camera, so I will have to unscrew it and rescrew it back in when I need it, but thats OK since this antique camera is just a project I have at the moment. I dont see myself using this camera very often.

But still a cheap, probably Chinese made, vinyl wrapped shutter release cable worked fine on an 85 year old antique camera is pretty cool!
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2.0 out of 5 starsFell Apart after 10 days.
By G. Lin on January 18, 2014
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I generally dont feel the need to write a review but I felt that others should be warned.

Its not the most well constructed cable release. I had to tighten things multiple times during a 2 week trip. And on the last leg of the trip, things started coming apart and I lost the top cap where I need to push to release. I was left with just the screw tip and taking a photo every time would just stab my finger. Also either the screw threads are messed up or the insert or tongue isn't long enough, but half the time, I wouldn't be able to take the photo.

If you use it at home it should be fine, but maybe not in the field.....
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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks great when you know.
By Dragonsmoke on January 8, 2016
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There seems to be a lot of people who think this cable doesn't work and a few others who don't really know how to take advantage of its versatility.
I worked in a camera store back in the '70's, (when such a thing existed in nearly every city and town), and I am familiar with this item as it remains unchanged all these decades later.

It is all about the knurled ring under the plunger. When you push the knurled ring down and turn it clockwise to lock it down, the cable release is free to trigger an exposure and the plunger will return to its original position and pressure will come off the inner exposure button on your camera. When the knurled ring is in its upper position, or you turn it counter-clockwise to unlock so it is in its upper position, the cable release then becomes a LOCKING cable release. When you press the plunger down, it will lock in that position until you press down on the knurled ring to release it from its locked position.
This is a mystery to digital camera owners.
In film cameras, which have adjustable shutter speeds, there is sometimes a speed marked B for Bulb Exposure, With this setting, the shutter simply stays open as long as the shutter button remains depressed. It is preferable to use a cable release to prevent camera vibration during the longer exposure. This allows you to take pictures like the one I attached, which shows me looking south on I-95 and a jet is crossing over the highway from right to left. The exposure was 15 seconds, so the headlights and taillights are ribbons of light and the blinking lights of the landing jet are short beams crossing in front of me.

In short, this is a great cable release and it works perfect when you know how to use it. Happy shooting!
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4.0 out of 5 starsLocking & Non-locking
By Kunga Jigme on May 11, 2013
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Fine little release for the money. Yeah, the old cloth covered ones had a nicer feel, but the vinyl sleeve works just fine.

I was a little concerned about the previous reviews that complained about the automatic locking feature.

To clarify: this release works both as a locking and non-locking release: with the thumb wheel unscrewed, the release locks and is disengaged by simply depressing (not turning) the wheel. However, if you depress the thumb wheel and and screw it in clockwise it stays in the released position and the cable release works as a standard non-locking release.

Standard threads, smooth actuation. Too soon to talk about longevity.
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1.0 out of 5 starsRetaining ring shattered on first use
By James on January 21, 2014
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The retaining ring or pin for the plunger shattered the first time I used it. Not a worthwhile purchase. Buyer beware.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

It is what it is but it's a good build quality

Published 19 days ago by David Birdwell
1.0 out of 5 starsFAILED ON FIRST USE

The cable worked for ONE CLICK ONLY and would not return to the "out" position. Retuned the cable for a replacement. The replacement worked for ONE CLICK. Read more

Published 1 month ago by S. Asher Winikoff
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

Locked up on first use.

Published 2 months ago by Robert and Marlane
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Worked great for my photo class

Published 2 months ago by paralegal chels
3.0 out of 5 starsand easily triggers by accident

I use this with my Leica M9, and it works okay ... the shutter release sticks sometimes, and easily triggers by accident. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Glen T.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

worked perfectly

Published 3 months ago by Amazon Customer
3.0 out of 5 starsDon't throw it in the trash before reading this . . .

Ok, people, read this carefully. As soon as we opened this product my daughter depressed the button and it stuck solid--no way to pull that thing back out. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Taressa Earl
2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

Fell apart after only a few uses :(

Published 5 months ago by Tiffany C.
1.0 out of 5 starsVery disappointed

Broke after using it first time . Very disappointed

Published 5 months ago by Urszula
1.0 out of 5 starsOne Star

isnt compatable with any of my cameras. out dated..

Published 6 months ago by John T.

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