Posted by Les on March 11, 2001 at 17:31:11:
In Reply to: Self-cocking shutter posted by Gil. on March 11, 2001 at 11:09:36:
The Century came with a self cocking shutter with a Tripotar. you might want to check the Steve Grimes website He has lots to say on current self cocking shutters.
The solenoid can be activated from long distances. You'll need some batteries and a switch, the best bet is a Graflite flash. Most of the old diagrams show beyond about 10 feet it would be best to use 4 cells and beyond 20 feet use a 6v lantern battery.
: came with a solenoid.Does this mean that this device is
: electricly activate and being so,could be activate from
: a long distance with a wire connected to it?Thanks.