scott_davis5 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Does anyone here have a good source for such a creature? I recently obtained a gorgeous Commercial Ektar 14" (with original presentation box, caps, and even the original cardboard presentation box with the lens' serial number on it!!!) but it is missing the retaining ring to mount it to a lensboard. Suggestions other than Ebay would be appreciated - I don't have the time/patience to wait for one to turn up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob fowler Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 S.K. Grimes used to make rings, probably still do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_briggs2 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I think Midwest Photo (MPEX) has listed these retaining rings. Perhaps they are buying them from SK Grimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 S K Grimes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_mcintosh Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yes, I got the EXACT lens that you have here, and I got the lens ring from Midwest Photo Exchange. SK Grimes will charge you a arm and a leg for it (Most likly over 100.00 dollars for a stupid little ring) Goodluck. Also, can you get a cable release to work with that shutter? I cannot find one with enought "Throw" to fire the shutter!!! Ryan McIntosh www.RyanMcIntosh.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem77 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 On a similar note, does anybody know where to get a cable release socket for a Copal shutter? Mine is stripped and it appears to be easily replaced if I can find the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_sampson Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 SK Grimes has the Copal cable-release socket in stock, at least they did a couple of years back. When one of mine loosened up and fell off, they shipped a new part very quickly. If their retaining rings seem expensive, it's probably because they are custom-made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_davis5 Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 The lens came with a rinky-dink ancient cable release, which can trip the shutter, but only with incredible force on my part. I think I have a basic one that will work better though. One thing to look at as a possibility, if you can find one, is the dual cable release mechanism from one of the old Hasselblad macro bellows. These cables have a VERY long tongue, especially if set in the appropriate socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.k. grimes inc Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Good Day Folks, In additional to needing a cable release with a long throw for an Ilex #5, you may want to check the cable release port to ensure all the pieces are present. On the inside of the cable release shaft there is a stud which pushes against the firing lever in the shutter. The cable release pushes against the stud, the stud pushes against the lever and ?click? the shutter fires. In some cases, the stud is missing. To check, look down the cable release shaft. If you see a circular brass or steel piece, the stud is in place. If you see a small bar crossing the shaft, the firing lever, then the stud is missing. Another common problem is the cable release threads on later Ilex #5 shutters are replaceable. If the threads were replaced and the new plug was not seated completely into the cable release housing, the distance the cable release will need to travel to fire the shutter will be extended. Since we CLA Ilex #5 shutter, we stock the correct replacement pieces and have a limited number of long throw cable releases available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david richhart Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Midwest Photo in Columbus, Ohio, has them in stock for around $20-$25.00. Very nice ring. They are light weight (aluminum ???) and painted flat black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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