Posted by Gil. on March 12, 2001 at 08:05:21:
In Reply to: Re: Self-cocking shutter posted by Les on March 11, 2001 at 17:31:11:: 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.