bj_rn_petter_hernes Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hello: A colleague of mine came with a self-timer which she says that her father used for his Zeiss Ikon (I think it may have been an Ikonta). I have enclosed a photo of it. Anyone who has more info about this piece (which cameras it can be used with and how) Many thanks. Regards Bj�rn Petter<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furcafe Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Does it have a model # inscribed on it anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Bjorn , Take the knurled dial and turn it clockwise.You will go past a set of numbers ,each is one second. I believe this goes to 12, or 15 sec. After the spring is wound ,push the button on the side which starts the clock works inside. A plunger will come out of the nipple and fire the stutter. The object at the bottom of the photo is the nipple that screws into the shutter release.This works on most non electric shutter cameras that take a cable release. You will need a adapter for Nikon F and Leica ,releases that use a large collar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_the_waste Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I have a Minori self timer with a very similar looking base, except the plunger screws into the base. The bottom of the self timer you show might be missing the plunger. I have a "Leica Nipple" which I use in combination with the Minori and a piece of fishing weight on my Yashica A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titrisol Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 There were many variations of those. My dad had one similar to that one, screw the nipple in the shutter relese, then just set the time in the dial, press the button on the left and wait. I rememeber he also had one for B with 2 dials, one for the self timer and one for the time in B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj_rn_petter_hernes Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Many thanks for your answers No, no markings on it. When I turn the know it "times" back, but there does not seem to be any action happening. Perhaps I am missing a piece to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolas_douez Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 These mechanical clock self-timers are mostly gadgets rather than useful photo devices. The ONLY external self-timer you should use is the GITZO (made in France) hydraulic one. Search the Internet, you will see it. One more thing : always be VERY careful when using these clocky thingies. Their plungers often extend too long and with too much force, that might cause severe damage to the camera shutter release mechanism. In other words, put them in the trash bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patric_dahl_n Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 It looks like it's missing some parts. The plunger is adjustable, and it has probably been screwed out and lost. http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/SEP2005/KOPIL-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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