The release on my GX Jersey is like trying to push a pencil through sand. I do
not know if it's my camera or the Seiko shutter or linkage.
My 2.8F and 3.5F are fine
John
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Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Rollei TLR shutter release issue
I was testing my Rollei TLR cameras shutter release buttons. You need a slight
pressure to release the 2,8 and 3,5 F shutters, the buttons have a very short
travel for the purpose, both cameras were serviced at FFS Braunschweig, Germany
by former Rollei factory technicians a few years ago and the 3,5F 00 Compur
received a new main spring. The 2,8 C shutter release button has a long travel
and I use it the way I explained in a previous post. The Rolleiflex T and
Rolleicord IV require a lateral pressure with the index finger to release the
shutter, I think the button/ lever travel is short but the travel is not a
problem really because you compensate the lateral pressure from the right with
your left hand on the camera body left side, you can hold the camera firmly for
slow shutter speed shots camera hand held.
Carlos
El sáb., 29 de ene. de 2022 11:21, CarlosMFreaza
<cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:cmfreaza@xxxxxxxxx>> escribió:
Hello Kevin:
I understand your problem but I don't know if I could
suggest a solution; I'll comment on my experience: I think it's a matter of
adjustment, cleanliness and strength of some springs, as is the way you hold
the camera too. I barely press my 3,5 F shutter release button with my index
finger and the shutter fires; in the other hand, I use two steps to fire the
2,8C shutter; The first step is to slowly press the shutter button with my
index finger until I feel hardness or resistance, at this point I know that a
slight additional pressure will release the shutter, reducing the ability to
move the camera. , In other words,I keep the button pressed at this point when
the time to take the picture approaches.
Carlos
El sáb, 29 ene 2022 a las 10:27, kevin pernicano
(<kpshrink@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:kpshrink@xxxxxxxxx>>) escribió:
Seeking input on a shutter release issue with all my rolleiflex TLRs.
I am a seasoned photographer (over 50 yrs) having owned MANY different cameras.
I am very steady with most and can hand hold down to 1/5 sec in most conditions
without tremors even in my late 60’s. My steadiness/ability is enhanced by
using cameras with a shutter release that is short-throw, even my 120 SLRs.
My Rollei TLRs all have a release that seems very “long” so that when I squeeze
the release, the shutter won’t fire until it reaches the very end of the
“press” and this process results in a small “jerk” with an accompanying image
blur.
I have tried multiple hand positions using index finger, middle finger, thumb
all with this same dilemma whether at waist-level or eye level. . All Rolleis
have been expertly serviced and the releases are smooth without a catch, just
very long in comparison with other cameras. I have added soft releases, other
implements with same results.
As it seems to be a long shutter release throw issue, I thought about having
the release modified to have a shorter throw (much like having a “hair trigger”
on a pistol) but did not know if anyone else has this issue or tried another
modification. One such thought was to add a short pin into the cable socket so
that the shutter release would be in a “1/2” fired position, but haven’t tried
this yet.
Opinions requested and valued. Thanx in advance.
--
Dr. Kevin Pernicano
New Braunfels, TX
Tempus Fugit. Aliis humaniter tractare.
