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Extension buttons

03/29/2007 3:09 PM

I'm looking to enclose a camera into a sound-tight case where I can still control some important functions. ie; shutter and the thumb pad on the back of the camera for focusing purposes. I need a button or switch that extends the buttons placed on the outside of the case to the actuate the buttons on the camera inside. Think of the buttons on the outside lining up with the buttons on the camera inside.. a mechanical button that would be an extension to reach the buttons inside. I'm looking at covering only a short distance between the case and the camera.. say 1/2 to 1 inch. If you are confuse to what I'm trying to explain I understand. There are switches out there that do this, i just can't find them or come up with the proper name. Check out http://www.marinevisions.com/d2x.php This is a watertight case, but I'm looking to accomplish the same thing only in a more sound insulated application. The mechanical buttons to reach inside is what I'm looking for.. Can ya help me find them?

Thank you all. Damian.

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Re: Extension buttons

03/29/2007 11:15 PM

"There are switches out there that do this, i just can't find them or come up with the proper name."

In days of yore with less compact mutiple buttoned camera you could have used cable releases. I doubt that you will find ready made products to fulfill your needs.

It should not be a difficult job to design some custom devices to achieve your desired ends. At least you do not have to worry about water in-leakage and consequential damages to the camera.

Also you could cannibalize one of the Nexus D2X Underwater Camera Housings

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Re: Extension buttons

03/30/2007 7:51 AM

why use film. Go to solid state camera with a large flash drive. It makes no noise to start with

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Re: Extension buttons

03/30/2007 12:15 PM

Go to a Dive Shop. Underwater Divers love to take pictures and they have solved this problem for almost any camera.

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Re: Extension buttons

04/02/2007 7:54 PM

I take from your escription this is digital camera? If so and the case can be made transparent at least say to infra red why not a remote control, several makes have this facility.

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Re: Extension buttons

04/02/2007 11:04 PM

Hey guys,

Thanks a lot for all the feedback. I really appreciate all the ideas. For the moment I believe I'm on to something that may work out pretty well. I'll be sure to update.

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