Canon A95 Cable-release Bracket from Pennine (1 Viewer)

Andy Bright · May 23, 2005

I've been trying out the cable-release bracket for the Canon A95 from Pennine Photographic for a few days now.
Typical of Pennine, it's a very fuss-free affair, with no moving parts... in fact it's little more than an angled piece of metal attached via the tripod socket of the camera and with the requisite threaded aperture for the cable-release to screw-in.

The design doesn't obstruct the camera's zoom control nor the memory card slot, though you will need to loosen the bracket and swing it around slightly to change batteries (fair enough).

In use.... it works

The test images that I took were noticably sharper than when using my finger to trigger the shutter, even though I had good light (fast shutter-speeds) when using my finger.

clascronlund · May 24, 2005

Quite nice!
But it seems that you have to take it off to take a picture "by hand".
Take a look at my own home made adapter:
Look at this thread

Andy Bright · May 24, 2005

I thought you were referring to the clay idea for a moment

Yep, the intrepid d.i.y'er can get around all sorts of these problems (we had no alternative in the early days of digiscoping and bending alloy strip was a regular task)... though many just want to buy off the shelf these days.

The Pennine device can be rotated to expose the shutter button in a second or so... though it's aimed at the dedicated digiscoper, so it's unlikely to be a major concern for users.

cheers,
Andy

Pie Face · May 24, 2005

Looks as though you could also use the Velcro type (like the one I made for the Kyocera SL400) as well. It also allows the camera to be used normally when fitted, has no moving parts and is not made of metal (that can scratch the camera).

Mark

Andy Bright · May 24, 2005

M N Reeder said:
Looks as though you could also use the Velcro type (like the one I made for the Kyocera SL400) as well. It also allows the camera to be used normally when fitted, has no moving parts and is not made of metal (that can scratch the camera).

Mark

May be a bit tricky with the Canon's zoom control mounted around the shutter button? Possibly an idea worth pursuing though.

fr0sty · May 25, 2005

Andy

Does the Pennine adaptor have a tripod thread in the bottom of the thread / nut that screws into the camera body ? as I currently use the 'bader' clamp to mount my a95 to my swaro

alan_rymer · May 25, 2005

fr0sty said:
Andy

Does the Pennine adaptor have a tripod thread in the bottom of the thread / nut that screws into the camera body ? as I currently use the 'bader' clamp to mount my a95 to my swaro

If not?.

The Jessops one does!.

fr0sty · May 25, 2005

Just had a mail from pennine !!

They have put 1/4 inch adaptor in the bottom of your retaining screw.

These guys at Pennine have thought of everything !!!!

Willie Ekaslike · Jun 26, 2005

fr0sty said:
Just had a mail from pennine !!

They have put 1/4 inch adaptor in the bottom of your retaining screw.

These guys at Pennine have thought of everything !!!!

Hi guys,

The only thing wrong with this adapter is that there is no fibre retaining washer on the fixing nut, so if/when you take the adapter off of your camera the nut comes away from the bracket (and could get lost).

Just a thought...

alisonroyle · Nov 18, 2005

Good morning everyone. I'm new to this, both writing in a forum (and digiscoping), but it seems like a great way to get some information. I haven't bought the scope or camera yet, but have been doing some research and came up with this list. The price is high, but as long as I am going to do it, I want to do it right. This is what I am thinking of and I'd like your comments and suggestions. I obtained the information from www.birdwatching.com.

Swarovski 65mm HD Scope
Swarovski 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece
Gitzo Carbon Fiber Tripod
Wimberley Head Sidemount
Wimberley P-20 Lens Plate
(Or instead of the Wimberley mount,
A Bogen Fluid Head)
Radian Universal Digital Adapter
Canon A95. Has anyone tried the Canon Powershot A620? Would that work as well or better? I like Canon; I like their swivel LCD, but was wondering if I could go a little higher on the megapixels than the A95, and still use it with the scope.
Pennine Cable Release for Canon A95.

Thanks for any advice you can give me. Alison Royle

Colin Key · Nov 28, 2005

Andy Bright said:
I've been trying out the cable-release bracket for the Canon A95 from Pennine Photographic for a few days now.
Typical of Pennine, it's a very fuss-free affair, with no moving parts... in fact it's little more than an angled piece of metal attached via the tripod socket of the camera and with the requisite threaded aperture for the cable-release to screw-in.

Andy,

Do you know whether or not this cable-release bracket will also fit the A620?

Colin

Andy Bright · Nov 28, 2005

Colin Key said:
Andy,

Do you know whether or not this cable-release bracket will also fit the A620?

Colin

I wouldn't think it would fit, the 620 looks to be a departure from the old 'A' series style. Depending upon demand, Pennine may produce one for the A620.

cheers,
Andy

Jay23 · Feb 8, 2006

Scope/Camera/release but what adaptor?

I have an APO77 and an A95, tried handheld with promising results. Bought a penine CR and now neew to get an adaptor. Question is which? A recommendation is urgently needed!

fleisher · Mar 3, 2006

ChrisSearle said:
I have an APO77 and an A95, tried handheld with promising results. Bought a penine CR and now neew to get an adaptor. Question is which? A recommendation is urgently needed!

I have a different scope and eyepiece but I do have the A95. I use an adapter made for the A95 by Lensmate (http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/A95A80.html). Others in previous threads have discussed this adapter. The adapter comes in two sizes, 37mm and 52mm. I have the 37mm. I then use a 37mm-to-t-mount ring that then threads onto the eyepiece. When I am using an eyepiece that does not have a t-thread, I connect it to an adapter from Scopetronix (than then connects to the eyepiece. I hope this helps.

Robert L Jarvis · Mar 9, 2006

The Pennine cable release does fit the A620, just needs a little bit of nipping a corner of the frame off. No problem.

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