Hasselblad H Shutter release

[jonathan.lipkin]

Just bought an H3Dii39. The Hasselblad shutter release is $85, and there are plenty on ebay for only a few bucks. While I'd be suspicious of using a third-party battery, for instance, isn't the release simply completing a circuit, so I'd think that really any brand would be ok and not damage the camera.

[Dustbak]

Just get the el cheapo Chinese (Yong Nuo?) wireless stuff. Buy 2 (they tend to break after a while) for a fraction of the price of the wired HB release. They work fine.

[jonathan.lipkin]

Thanks for the info. Looks like an interesting forum - I'll have  a look.

[jonathan.lipkin]

Yes, am waiting to be granted fullness.

[David Grover / Capture One]

Thanks for the info. Looks like an interesting forum - I'll have  a look.

You will find it a very useful resource for Hasseblad owners!

[Barkeeper]

for instance, isn't the release simply completing a circuit,

Yes indeed.
You could use almost any cable release build for cheaper Canons.
They use the same 2,5mm stereo radio jack.
e.g. Canon RS 60E3

I have build some "special" release cables in the past to release two cameras at the same time (also of different manufacturers) or controll a radio remote system.

You could release almost any camera by completing a circuit, exept Nikons ;-)
For Nikon you need to complete two circuits. (red and white cables on ground) (Testet with only one Nikon camera yet)

Barkeeper