[LRflex] Re: Telyt 400mm matters

At 25/07/2006, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I have just this week acquired a 1977 model of the Telyt 400mm f/6.8
>lens for use with my R9 and DMR.
>
>I've read David Young's nice essay on adding  a hand grip to the
>shoulder stock (mine needs one too) and adding an electrical shutter
>release for his Canon 20D when used with his Telyt.
>
>I now wonder if anyone has created a simple electrical release for
>use with the DMR or even if such a thing is possible.


Hi Bill!

If course, my friend!  I have converted my grip for use with the DMR, 
and it's dead simple!

I made the mistake of buying Leica's wire release with switch, in 
order to cut it apart for the connector. Later I found that you can 
simply order the connector (Binder USA) for a few dollars and add 
your wire.  Wiring is virtually identical to the Canon 20D wiring as 
shown on my page http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/getting_a_grip.htm  so 
I just wired a new cord and plugged it into the existing grip & switches!

The end came from Binder-USA. I don't think they are very expensive, 
but the shipping from the USA was the more than the fitting. Email 
them and they will reply with a quote and they apparently take Paypal.

<http://www.binder-usa.com/subminiature/index.taf?f=product&secid=1&sid=12&group=1&abzz=0>http://www.binder-usa.com/subminiature/index.taf?f=product&secid=1&sid=12&group=1&abzz=0

It is part number 711 99-0479-100-08 , which is the last one on that page.

Once you get the part, email me, off list, for more details. 
Operation is slightly different, even though the connections are the same.

>In addition, the acquisition pushes me well over the edge about the
>need for a monopod and I will also welcome any notes on experience
>with various makes and models anyone cares to offer.

I use and old Manfrotto C79 monopod, with Manfrotto's 234 RC tilt 
head  with quick release plate.

http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/2376?livid=103|113&idx=114

It works very well,  but I think I like Ted's Gitzo better.  I like 
the rotating collars rather than the levers on my Manfrotto.

Here, Ted shows us the proper technique for using of a Gitzo...

http://www.telyt.50megs.com/Gitzo.htm

Hope this helps!

Cheers!




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David Young,
Logan Lake, CANADA

Limited Edition Prints at: http://www.telyt.com/
Personal Web-site at: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt






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