Used cable releases and camera remotes

A cable release or remote lets you fire the shutter without touching the camera. That keeps long exposures, night shots, macro and tripod work sharp. This collection brings together original accessories from the classic camera brands, all second hand and tested.

• Mechanical cable releases and double cable releases from Olympus, Pentax, Topcon and Leitz
• Electrical cable switches for Contax cameras and wired remotes from Canon and Minolta
• Remote controls for Leica R cameras and Canon remotes for EOS cameras
• Infrared and radio remote controls from Rollei and Yashica
• The Yashica Interval Meter for timed series of exposures

Every item at DutchThrift is tested and cleaned before it goes online. You get a 90 day warranty and 14 days to return an item after delivery. Orders placed before 15:00 on business days are shipped from the Netherlands the same day, shipping is free within the Netherlands from €75, and we deliver across the EU, to the UK and worldwide. Each item is a unique second hand piece, so availability changes quickly.

Which cable release fits my camera?

Classic mechanical cable releases screw into a threaded socket in the shutter button, which most mechanical film cameras have. Electronic cameras from Canon, Contax, Leica R, Minolta and others use their own connector, so choose a remote made for your brand and check the model in the listing.

What is a double cable release for?

A double cable release operates two things with one press, typically the camera shutter and the automatic aperture of a lens mounted on a bellows unit. It is mainly used for macro and close up photography.

Do electronic remotes need batteries?

Wired remotes and cable switches draw power from the camera. Infrared and radio remotes usually need their own battery, which is mentioned in the product description.