the reason for my inquiry is how to trigger them with a standard mechanical release cable like the dual one used on the autobellows units. I think I could make one though so I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. JCO
-----Original Message----- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 12:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: *istD and *istDS cable releases ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell" Subject: *istD and *istDS cable releases >I don't recall this subject coming up but > what type of cable releases do the > *istD and *istDS DSLRs take and if not > standard mechanical release is there any > sort of hybrid adapters that would accept > a standard mechanical release yet still > trigger them? The istD uses a multipin cable attached to a small controller. The whole thing is electrical, there is no mechanical (moving parts) linkage to the camera. I expect that if you could find a small connector that would fit the camera, it would be possible to make your own, though I would be using micro switches in the controller. The real thing is magnificently overpriced, I paid something like $Can50.00 for an istD release. I don't have the time or interest to manufacture one, hence the spending of money. William Robb
