Does anyone know of the existence of a self-timer shutter release that would work for a Bolex 8mm camera (C8/B8/D8L, etc.)? I do see mechanical self-timer shutter releases for 35mm still cameras, but not sure if I can use that because it looks like once the time is reached, it shoots out a little piece of metal to trigger the shutter and then that metal piece retracts again. For something to work with a movie camera, I need it to shoot out a piece of metal and keep that metal there in place for the duration of the scene. Now that I think about it, it sounds like there would need to be two timers set - one as to when it will trigger - and the other as to how long it will film for.
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OK, nevermind. I have found the answer to my question. It turns out that Bolex made an accessory that does exactly this! Thanks everyone.
http://www.bolexcollector.com/accessories/misc60.html
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Originally posted by Lupton Pittman View PostOK, nevermind. I have found the answer to my question. It turns out that Bolex made an accessory that does exactly this! Thanks everyone.
http://www.bolexcollector.com/accessories/misc60.html
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