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I think its really stupid that you have to be in front of the camera for the IR remote release to operate the D90. At least it should be operable from front and back.:cuckoo: Anyone know how long the wire is on a cable release?
 
You can get a Wireless Remote Shutter on e-bay with a claimed range of up to 100m for about £11+
I have one of these for my d300 and even though I haven't tried from really long range they do work ok.
 
The Ir remote is meant more for self portraits really. The corded remotes are about 1m I think, but don't have one.

I've been using the YongNuo RF-602 for mine, cheap and seems reasonably reliable so far from about 10m ish.
 
stormcrow said:
You can get a Wireless Remote Shutter on e-bay with a claimed range of up to 100m for about £11+
I have one of these for my d300 and even though I haven't tried from really long range they do work ok.
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The problem isn't the range rather its the problem of having to be in front.

WillNicholls said:
Don't use the ML-L3. It's for use with a tripod on long exposures to stop camera shake.

The ML-3 I've bought and sold. It's ok, but at £120 and requiring line of sight it's a bit of a rip off next to the ones on eBay at £20 which are radio controlled.
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Ah radio controlled would be good. I didn't think of that. I'm setting the camera up on tripod close to a bird perch so a three meter cable is what I need or better still radio controlled. Thanks for that Will. I'll do a search for those.:thumbs:
 
You can get a mirror arrangement (or bodge one up yourself) to enable IR remote use from behind the camera.

As for the second question, how long is a piece of string? I have a 1m wired release but don't use it since I also have a radio remote. Wired ones are available in many lengths and could also be "cut'n'shut" to add more length if needed - use suitable plugs/sockets and have a selection of lead lengths.
 
The RF603 radio flash triggers available on ebay can also be used as wireless shutter remotes, best of both worlds! Just make sure you get the correct cable with them.
 
Nod said:
You can get a mirror arrangement (or bodge one up yourself) to enable IR remote use from behind the camera.

As for the second question, how long is a piece of string? I have a 1m wired release but don't use it since I also have a radio remote. Wired ones are available in many lengths and could also be "cut'n'shut" to add more length if needed - use suitable plugs/sockets and have a selection of lead lengths.
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I don't think I could be bothered to set that kind of thing up all the time. :gag:

arclight said:
Wireless releases are the bees knees for all tripod mounted shots.

http://www.hahnel.ie/index.cfm?page=dslrremotecontrols&id=64&pId=64

Works a treat.
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Coming in around £47 so not bad.:)

Aledafis said:
The RF603 radio flash triggers available on ebay can also be used as wireless shutter remotes, best of both worlds! Just make sure you get the correct cable with them.
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Coming in around £33 this looks reasonable and I'll probably go for this.

Thanks for all the help on this. Cheers :):thumbs:
 
I've used both the ML-L3 and the el-cheapo eBay copies and found the cheapo ones to be just as good.

You don't actually need to stand in front of the camera to get them to work though. I've successfully stood behind the camera and used them without any real problem.

If there's a reflective surface in front of you just point the remote at it and the camera will see the light reflected. Where that isn't possible you just have to extend your arm forward and point the remote at the camera - easily done when stood behind unless you have really short arms.

Radio triggers are the canine's dangly bits though :D
 
Bristolian said:
I've used both the ML-L3 and the el-cheapo eBay copies and found the cheapo ones to be just as good.

You don't actually need to stand in front of the camera to get them to work though. I've successfully stood behind the camera and used them without any real problem.

If there's a reflective surface in front of you just point the remote at it and the camera will see the light reflected. Where that isn't possible you just have to extend your arm forward and point the remote at the camera - easily done when stood behind unless you have really short arms.

Radio triggers are the canine's dangly bits though :D
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Nikon Fan said:
Or just use the Self Timer.
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That would be fine and dandy gentlemen (or ladies) but I'm setting up the camera and tripod close to a bird perching spot. I cannot physically get in front or even close to the camera so either need at least a three metre cable or radio trigger. Tis the only way. :)
 
Have a look at the YONGNUO MC-36R/N3 on fleabay, about £20, it also works as a intervoltmeter for time lapse.
 
Doog said:
That would be fine and dandy gentlemen (or ladies) but I'm setting up the camera and tripod close to a bird perching spot. I cannot physically get in front or even close to the camera so either need at least a three metre cable or radio trigger. Tis the only way. :)
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Blimey, now you tell us :shake:

Radio is the way to go :thumbs:
 
maninsuitcase said:
The Ir remote is meant more for self portraits really. The corded remotes are about 1m I think, but don't have one.

I've been using the YongNuo RF-602 for mine, cheap and seems reasonably reliable so far from about 10m ish.
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This maybe a silly question but how do you use the RF-602 as a remote shutter release??

I've got these but wasnt aware you could use them for that too! :)
 
Doog said:
The problem isn't the range rather its the problem of having to be in front.


Ah radio controlled would be good. I didn't think of that. I'm setting the camera up on tripod close to a bird perch so a three meter cable is what I need or better still radio controlled. Thanks for that Will. I'll do a search for those.:thumbs:
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I've got a radio controlled release that works well...unless there's a barrier in place, such as a glass window. My thought was to set up the camera on a tripod near the bird feeder and watch from inside the house for possible shots. Unfortunately, the radio signal is not strong enough to work that way. That's what I get for being lazy, I suppose. :lol:
 
hunter20ga said:
I've got a radio controlled release that works well...unless there's a barrier in place, such as a glass window. My thought was to set up the camera on a tripod near the bird feeder and watch from inside the house for possible shots. Unfortunately, the radio signal is not strong enough to work that way. That's what I get for being lazy, I suppose. :lol:
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Open the window. :naughty::lol:
 
Jellycat said:
This maybe a silly question but how do you use the RF-602 as a remote shutter release??

I've got these but wasnt aware you could use them for that too! :)
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There's a cable that plugs into the back of the receiver and screws on, that goes to the camera. The trigger is 2 stage so can do focus as well as shutter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RF-602-RF...graphy_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item2309f45c69

That's the cable I have but I got it with my remotes direct from YongNuo last year. There's several cables for most common cameras as far as I am aware.
 
maninsuitcase said:
There's a cable that plugs into the back of the receiver and screws on, that goes to the camera. The trigger is 2 stage so can do focus as well as shutter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RF-602-RF602-Shutter-Connector-Cable-for-Nikon-type-N3-/150490864745?pt=UK_Photography_StudioEquipment_RL&hash=item2309f45c69

That's the cable I have but I got it with my remotes direct from YongNuo last year. There's several cables for most common cameras as far as I am aware.
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Fab thanks for that :)
 
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