cable release

American  

noun

Photography.

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

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cable release British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cable release

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The New Yorker

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

From BBC

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.

From The Verge