Abstract: A shutter actuation apparatus is described that is used in combination with a camera, a camera shutter release button and a cable shutter release. The apparatus has a first and second base. Both bases have gripping side members that grip the body of the camera. The apparatus is snugly attached to the body of the camera over the shutter release and an adapter is aligned with the shutter release button and secured in place. The first base has a longitudinal locator slot to allow the adapter to be moved into more complete alignment with the shutter button. The cable shutter release is then connected to the adapter. This allows a camera that has no provision for using a cable shutter release to be used with one. The first and second base members have a coating of plastic-like material on their lower surface to reduce the chance of scratching the surface of the camera and to enhance the grip of the side members on the camera body.