Alpex Self Timer

Name/Title

Alpex Self Timer

Entry/Object ID

148

Tags

Workhorse

Description

A precision-engineered mechanical clockwork device designed to screw into a camera's shutter release socket. Its "trick" is providing a 10-to-15 second delay for cameras lacking a built-in timer, allowing the photographer to finally step into their own frame. The device features a rotating red dial that counts down as the internal gears whir, eventually triggering a physical plunger that trips the shutter.

Category

Accessories

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Alpex

Date made

circa 1960 - circa 1970

Place

* Untyped Place

Japan

Other Names

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Model

Other Name

Alpex Timer