SLR shutter release

[EA2007]

Due to not having a remote or cable shutter release for my Canon 450D then I decided to make one (a non-remote version...I aren't that clever)

Having weighed up a few household items I found that most common of accessories, blu-tac and a screw were right for the job.

Simply surround the shutter button with blu tac, insert a nut (bolt) into it, cover the edges of the nut over with blu-tac to hold it in and insert a screw.

This way you can have the button pressed for as long as you like, easy and effective. To stop the exposure undo the screw and enjoy.

[Mick UK]

One problem...when your ready to end the exposure, having to undo the screw will cause the camera to shake;)

[zhgutas]

One problem...when your ready to end the exposure, having to undo the screw will cause the camera to shake;)

Methinks a "hat over lens" might help here?

Marius

[EA2007]

no shake, the screw is surprisingly smooth, it only takes a small amount of turn to unlock it : )