Monday, May 25, 2026

Making a Shutter Release Cable for Yashica TLR/Nikon F/F2

Cameras like Nikon F/F2 and Yashica TLRs (635 and Yashica Mat) uses an older shutter release which have an external screw thread.  They require a different shutter release cable to trigger the shutter.  They are much less common and expensive.  However, I found a way to make a shutter release from a bicycle tyre valve cap and standard shutter release cable.  Most people will have these at home and will not cost you any money.


Step 1: Drill hole on a tyre valve cap


Step 2: Screw in shutter release cable


Step 3:  You are done.  This is the cable release fitted to Yashica 635