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Holga 120 Shutter Release Cable Adapter

Holga 120 Shutter Release Cable Adapter with shutter button extender. Please note the cable required is shown but not included. Works with cables such as this one. Camera shown is not included.

Designed by me from scratch to fit the Holga 120 camera and its variants. I produce two versions of this adapter to suit Holga 120 models with a tripod bolt socket and those without.

These adapters allow you to use a shutter release cable for beautiful long exposure pictures with any camera that supports bulb mode.

This adapter is push fit, it fits snuggly over and around the lens, whilst allowing access to the tripod mount, exposure switch and aperture switch, if your camera has them. It also has a focal distance indicator so you can correctly set focal distance with the adapter in place.

The shutter button extender is optional and provided if you wish to permanently attach your adapter to your camera. It can be glued to your existing shutter button with super glue.

Please note this adapter may decrease the amount of light your Holga leaks, which could be an advantage or disadvantage according to your preferences.

This adapter uses a linear threaded nut to hold the shutter release cable so it is best not to screw the cable in too tight unless you don’t plan on removing it again. Also, it is best to fit this cable before mounting the adapter on the camera.

Directions for use

To use:

1. Set the exposure switch to B if your camera supports bulb mode.
2. Screw release cable into the adapter through the top as shown.
3. Push adapter onto the camera as shown.
4. After use, if your camera has an exposure setting, set the exposure switch back to N again.

Supported Cameras

Tested with:

• Holga 120CFN
• Holga 120FN
• Holga 120GCFN
• Holga 120GFN
• Holga 120GN
• Holga 120N
• Holga 120PAN (Panoramic)
• Holga 120PC (Pinhole Camera)
• Holga 120S

Should be compatible with:

• Holga 120GTLR
• Holga 120SF
• Holga 120TLR

Not compatible with the 120WPC, 35 or 135 models.

Cameras with an integrated tripod mount

You can access the tripod socket through the tripod mount on the bottom of the adapter. Alternatively, you may remove the tripod mount from the adapter for flush mounting on the tripod.

Can be used in three ways:

1. If your tripod bolt is a sensible length it will pass through the port on the bottom of the adapter and engage with the socket.
2. You can remove the tripod mount for flush mounting with a tripod (not included).
3. You can use a thumbscrew (not included) to keep the adapter in place and attach it to a tripod.

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Reviews

Glad I bought it. Love shooting with the Holga & this is going to make it even better!

Etsy Purchaser, Jul 2023

I was looking of one of these for my Holgas. This is exactly what I wanted, it fits nicely over the front of the Holga and my cable release just fits in exactly. I just need to load it with film and away I go☺️

ebay Purchaser, April 2023

An elegant solution to doing long exposures on a Holga!!!

Etsy Purchaser, March 2023

Another extremely useful item from this seller, it is very easy to fit and quite secure and does the job perfectly. Thanks for such useful items that make life a lot easier!

ebay Purchaser, March 2023

Cameras without an integrated tripod mount

This adapter can be attached to any tripod that has a standard UNC 1/4 inch bolt.

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