>If you ever figure out a way to make a shutter button lock work, let me know.

I've had my TL120 for a few months, and have been concerned about accidentally
triggering the shutter. For years prior to this I shot with a Sputnik, and always advanced
the film immediately after firing the shutter. WIth the Sputnik this was essential, as it was
very easy to space out, re cock the shutter and end up with an accidental double exposure.
(Are there any Sputnik users here who haven't shot at least one or two inadvertent double
exposures?) With the TL120 I have forced myself to get into the routine of not advancing
the film until just before I take an exposure. I'm still getting used to this, and
occasionally try to fire the shutter before it's cocked. Since there's no other way to cock
the TL120s shutter other than advancing the film, I have in effect come up with a
completely reliable shutter lock.

Jim Harp

jamesbharp wrote:

> With the TL120 I have forced myself to get into
> the routine of not advancing the film until just
> before I take an exposure. I'm still getting
> used to this, and occasionally try to fire the
> shutter before it's cocked. Since there's no
> other way to cock the TL120s shutter other than
> advancing the film, I have in effect come up with a
> completely reliable shutter lock.

Yes, it's a reliable shutter lock but with some severe
limitations. It only works if you have an established
image to shoot and know you will shoot it. If the
image evaporates while (or after) you advance the film
you are left with a cocked camera that still has no
effective lock. If an image develops when you didn't
expect it, you'll be busy advancing your film to the
next odd-numbered frame rather than framing and firing.

With its metering prism, wide aperture range and fast
shutter speeds, the TL120-1 has the potential to be
an over-sized "camera of opportunity". With a shutter
lock to prevent accidental firings (each of which
cost me at least $2.50) I'd be much more likely to
cart the camera around and have it ready to use.

I actually have parts coming in the mail with which
to make a shutter lock for it. I'll let y'all know
how it works out and if it is of any use.
--
John Thurston
Juneau Alaska
http://stereo.thurstons.us

> I actually have parts coming in the mail with which
> to make a shutter lock for it.

So, John, what happens "if the image evaporates" while you are trying to
unlock the shutter? :) How will that be different than Jim's shutter lock
method?

George

DrT (George Themelis) wrote:

> So, John, what happens "if the image evaporates"
> while you are trying to unlock the shutter? :)
> How will that be different than Jim's shutter
> lock method?

Two differences:

1) I hope to make un-locking the shutter to be
a quick, eyes-off activity. Advancing the film
requires that I pay attention to the red-window
to know when to stop advancing and start framing
my shot. I want to do that _after_ I've exposed
my film not when I should be framing my next image.

2) I can re-lock the shutter and put the camera
back on my shoulder (or in my bag) if I don't
actually trip the shutter.

--
John Thurston
Juneau Alaska
http://stereo.thurstons.us

Maybe I shouldn't be commenting on this since I do not have a TL120, but what the heck.

"DrT (George Themelis)" wrote:

>So, John, what happens "if the image evaporates" while you are trying to
>unlock the shutter? :)

You re-lock the shutter.

> How will that be different than Jim's shutter lock
>method?

Much easier than un-cocking the shutter and winding the film back one pair.


Chuck




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> (Are there any Sputnik users here who haven't shot at least one or two inadvertent double
> exposures?)

Definitely not me!

Sputnik was the first roll film camera I ever had (Got about 8 now),
so during my first roll, I had a couple of double exposures... it was
quite a learning experience for somebody to used to double exposure
prevention and digital. I've been much more careful since then and
I've yet to shoot another double. Although, sometimes those double
exposures are interesting enough...

--
-Timothy
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