In article <4v1r2p$1us@anarchy.io.com>, stuartp@io.com says...

>I own a Nikon 8008 (circa 1990) and am at a loss as to how to use a
>shutter release with it. Even the otherwise knowledgeable guy at my
>local photo shop didn't know what to suggest. I'd appreciate it if you'd
>e-mail me with info re: what it is I need to buy to work a shutter
>release on this camera. I don't necessarily need a remote release, but
>it may be that this is all that's available. Thanks for any info you may
>have to offer.

Nikon makes both a shutter release button (MR-3, with standard
cable-release socket), and an electronic remote-release cord
(MC-12A, 'spensive...) - both fit in the socket to the right
of the lens on the 8008 (the one with the big cover).
Hope This Helps