cable release

noun

Photography.

1. a device consisting of a flexible wire that is pressed at one end to trip a shutter mechanism on a camera.

cable release

noun

1. a short length of flexible cable, used to operate the shutter of a camera without shaking it

Word History and Origins

Origin of cable release¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Passengers struggled to open the window, he said, until he found the cable release.

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Let’s start with a good camera, a cable release and a sturdy tripod.

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But then he’s the one who squeezes the bulb or the cable release to make the picture.

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During day visits, or short stays, the hospital gave her the freedom to use a tripod and cable release as often as she could.

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For the arc, I brought: A Canon 5D Mark III camera A tripod A 16-35mm lens A cable release trigger The key to long-exposure photography is ensuring your camera remains incredibly still while the shutter stays open.

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