It allowed the timing of my PUG contribution this month, couldn't have done without it.
Frits W�thrich Patrick White wrote: > "Rob Brigham" wrote: > >As soon as I went to use it, I put the MZ-S in PMLU self-timer mode, and > >thought 'Why am I using a cable release?'. > >The delay of the self timer sould be more than enough for any vibrations > >from my using the shutter button to die down, surely? > > When the camera support is not sturdy, this is not true. I > tend to run > into it when doing "tripod" shots without my tripod by setting > the camera on > my backpack, gloves, etc. Pressing the shutter release button alters this > enough to sometimes ruin the picture. > > >It seems the only benefit of the cable release would be if you dont want > >to use MLU as you need an 'instant' response. I am not sure this is > >evrr the case for me. > > Yes, anytime you need an instant release while on a 'pod, > then that's the > time for a cable release. When will you need that? How about > when shooting > moving shubejcts, like outdoor flower macros or birds? Other > times are when > the camera is pointed at a funny angle and the shutter button is difficult > to reach -- and that's sometimes even a case for using mirror > prefire _with_ > a cable release. > > >Will Pentax lose revenue on the cable releases by providing PMLU only? > > Not at those prices :-( They just (intentionally) won't sell many. > > later, > patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
