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I am looking for a wireless remote shutter release for my Nikon Z9 - ideally something that I can put in my pocket (a bit like the Canon BR-E1). The nikon accessory for this is the WR-R11a and WR-T10 kit which involves attaching a receiver to the 10 pin remote socket. The kit is only available from Japan and costs £150 on ebay plus import duties and VAT.

You can get the WR-R11a here (for £149) but according to Grays of Westminster the WR-T10 has been discontinued (couldn't tell me why and quite honestly weren't that helpful - they offered to order in the WR-R11a but I had to point out that there wasn't much point if I couldn't get the transmitter part). I could order that on ebay from Japan but I am a bit reluctant a). because of the total cost and b). because I would want to know why they have discontinued the transmitter.

I understand that Hahnel do a remote that they say is compatible with the Z9 but this has a receiver that fits on the hot shoe and the transmitter is a bit chunky.

What I don't understand is why I can't just connect a simple third party remote via bluetooth.

If anyone has any experience or knowledge around this subject I would be really grateful for some help.

Here's hoping someone has an answer.......Cheers Steve
 
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Erty said:
Can snapbridge do this from your phone?
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Thanks for the reply - Yes it can but I don't want to use it for that - its a pain using a phone to trigger - to be fair I should've mentioned that !!! Also Hahnel have come back - will only work if the receiver is plugged into the socket so looks like I will have to go with the more expensive Nikon option. (£200+)
 
The hahnel one works by sending a signal into the 10 pin socket, just like a wired remote control. You can probably mount it on a cold shoe off-camera but that might need a bracket of some sort. Some of the aftermarket timing devices will work to (can't spell involometer), but they will all plug into the 10 pin socket. Pity the cheap infrared remotes that they used on DSLRs don't appear to work.
 
SMDV RFN4s. The only problem is that the receiver times out after an hour of inactivity (to save camera battery). The Vello Freewave remote is the same thing for more money.

But I still prefer a wired remote with an extension cable as necessary/suitable.

Edit: just checked the manual... it times out after 2 hours.
 
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sk66 said:
SMDV RFN4s. The only problem is that the receiver times out after an hour of inactivity (to save camera battery). The Vello Freewave remote is the same thing.

But I still prefer a wired remote with an extension cable as necessary/suitable.
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Going to use mainly for firing off flash pops in architectural photography
 
Is this for something like when you are in a hide and want to trigger the camera? Or something like behind a goal at a football match?
 
Hadge said:
Is this for something like when you are in a hide and want to trigger the camera? Or something like behind a goal at a football match?
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This is doing flash pops around large rooms in architectural photography but could apply to anything really - long exposures, astro etc etc
 
Yes, the receiver has a cable to the 10 pin port, they are very good remotes.
 
Wellsyboy said:
I am looking for a wireless remote shutter release for my Nikon Z9 - ideally something that I can put in my pocket (a bit like the Canon BR-E1). The nikon accessory for this is the WR-R11a and WR-T10 kit which involves attaching a receiver to the 10 pin remote socket. The kit is only available from Japan and costs £150 on ebay plus import duties and VAT.

You can get the WR-R11a here (for £149) but according to Grays of Westminster the WR-T10 has been discontinued (couldn't tell me why and quite honestly weren't that helpful - they offered to order in the WR-R11a but I had to point out that there wasn't much point if I couldn't get the transmitter part). I could order that on ebay from Japan but I am a bit reluctant a). because of the total cost and b). because I would want to know why they have discontinued the transmitter.

I understand that Hahnel do a remote that they say is compatible with the Z9 but this has a receiver that fits on the hot shoe and the transmitter is a bit chunky.

What I don't understand is why I can't just connect a simple third party remote via bluetooth.

If anyone has any experience or knowledge around this subject I would be really grateful for some help.

Here's hoping someone has an answer.......Cheers Steve
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Most camera Transmitter / Receiver makers (Pocket Wizard / Godox) have the kits that can do this. Most sit on the hotshoe as they're predominantly designed for flash triggering and have a 2.5mm jack to 10 pin cable to com through the 10 pin port thats designed for shutter release connectivity
 
If you use an L bracket just be aware that the 10 pin connector will almost certainly foul your tripod when attempting to mount it in portrait orientation.
 
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