alpshiker Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 The Calumet shutter tester has been unavailable for more that six months. I wonder if someone would know of another source for this item or even who makes it? Thanks!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_morris Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Paul, I just bought one from Calumet about two months ago. Their on-line catalog had it has having to be backordered, but I got it in less than two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georges_pelpel Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I got one from Calumet about 5 months ago. I actually got two as the first one was defective and replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpshiker Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Great! Thanks for your feedback. I was told in november that it was not available until january. Then they told me to watch the availability from their website, what I have done until now... I'll try place an order if their policy is to get them on orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_mutmansky1 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Paul, Another alternative is to get a dual-use item. For example, the Mantis densitometer also works as a shutter tester, and one of the enlarger laser alignment devices works as a shutter tester too. The Mantis is no longer in production, but they sell for rediculously low prices on Ebay. ---Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpshiker Posted April 26, 2003 Author Share Posted April 26, 2003 Thanks Michael. I've also seen a nice device made in Poland recently. At $99, the Calumet is not too expensive and is also easy to use. Maybe not worth taking the risk of getting a defective device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_seegers Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Paul, Look in the archives for plans for building a shutter tester. It uses a freeware program and your computer, and a cheap laser pointer. It's very simple to build, ( 3 or 4 componets), soldered together. I built mine for under $10.00 buying the parts from Radio Shack. The solder was $3.00 of the total. I put the tester in a small cardboard box I had on hand, 2 x 3 x 3 inches. I later added a small on/off switch. The laser pen I borrowed from my son. The freeware program goes 3 or 4 places to the right of the decimal. The only drawback is that in order to use the tester, I have to be at my computer at home. I test my lenses every so often, and have a piece of tape on the lens cap with the actual speeds written on it for lenses that are 1/3 or more out of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpshiker Posted April 27, 2003 Author Share Posted April 27, 2003 Dee, yep I had seen the posts about this home built device. I'm sure I would have gone through the hassle a few years ago but I am now struggling to find the time to replace a bellows that I have received more than a month ago and to simply take a day off on the beaten tracks once in a while. Not to mention reorganizing my office, sorting my slides, fixing my car and a few dozen tasks the like! It seems that I am running out of time! But thanks, others may benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_ellis3 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 If you happen to also be in the market for a darkroom timer, the Metrolux timer can also be used as a shutter speed tester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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