Yashica-Mat cable release?

[scubasimon]

Hi! Just got myself one of these first generation Yashica-Mat TLR cameras. Love the way it slows everything down. Focusing is a bit of a chore but when done right the results look good...except when it doesn't because of camera shake.

I've been reading a lot about this camera and got really confused about how to use a cable release. Too much conflicting information and certainly my current one does not work for it.

Does anyone know where to find one that would work?


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[catchlights]

this is the camera you have?
the button should be a detachable soft release, you can unscrew it and you will be able attach any generic mechanical cable release.

btw, you are not asking question on how to use a mechanical cable release?

 

[scubasimon]

Hi. The shutter in this camera does not unscrew. Only the rim of the shutter can be unscrewed as far as I can tell. Apparently this is easier on the later models (e.g. The 124 and 124G).

I would be happy to be wrong though if someone can help show me how to unscrew the button.

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[JGHan]

Hey man, you will need something like the nikon AR-2 cable release. The one that you have now is good for cameras with threaded shutter buttons. I dont think you can remove the entire shutter release button on your mat. You unscrew the rim in order to fit the AR-2 iirc.

 

[scubasimon]

Thanks man! Now I can ask the shops for something more specific [emoji1360][emoji1360][emoji1360]


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