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SteveB · 2007-08-14T06:12:17+00:00

I posted this to but someone here might be able to help me, too.I need a nut for a shutter release. The shutter release has a tapered cone shaped threaded end. I think I can find a nut that fits "close enough" to hold what has to hold, and I can put a drop of Loctite or SuperGlue Gel on there. Where would I even look for a tapered nut?It makes me curious, though, as to how they would tap a tapered hole, as you go in, it would become harder until you reach the snap point.Steve ....... may the sporge be with you..........

Aug 14, 2007 22 Replies

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brucedpaige 19 years ago

I just went and looked at two Nikon view camera lenses and they both have tapered threads in the shutter release. In addition,in my drawer of "camera bits" I found two shutter release cables with tapered threads. Certainly at one time they were as common as dirt as I certainly don't remember having any problem in locating them.

If that is what you are looking at try locating a camera shop that deals in professional cameras and give them a call.

Bruce in Bangkok (brucepaigeATgmailDOTcom)

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woodworker88 19 years ago

In my experience, the bulb does not produce enough pressure to trip the release through 30+ feet of cable without squeezing it in a vise. I cut the hose down to a manageable 6 feet and it works fine. I suppose you could also hook it up to a shop or canned compressed air source.

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