Nikon remote release

[Infinite_Day]

Stupid question - I ran a search but did not find an answer - does anybody know if the Nikon ML-L3 IR remote allow you to use the bulb setting? I want a remote for my D7000 but want the ability to use bulb if necessary. The cordless option seems convenient for not having to set the timer when taking a photo I want to be in but the corded remote may work better. Mostly going to be for wildlife shots on a monopod or tripod to keep shake down since I have a non-VR 300mm f/4 & 1.4 TC. Thanks to anybody who has input!

 

[480sparky]

The D7000 supports the IR remote in Bulb. Push the remote release once to open the shutter, again to close it.

Downside: You'll need some method of timing the exposure.

 

[KmH]

Stupid question - I ran a search but did not find an answer - does anybody know if the Nikon ML-L3 IR remote allow you to use the bulb setting? I want a remote for my D7000 but want the ability to use bulb if necessary. The cordless option seems convenient for not having to set the timer when taking a photo I want to be in but the corded remote may work better. Mostly going to be for wildlife shots on a monopod or tripod to keep shake down since I have a non-VR 300mm f/4 & 1.4 TC. Thanks to anybody who has input!

See page 73 of your D7000 user's manual.

 

[NikonME]

It does work. I used it just a few days ago when shooting lightning.

 

[480sparky]

Another disadvantage: You can't use it w/ Mirror Up. (MUp).

 

[kundalini]

One nusance I had with the Nikon IR remote that I had for my D80 was that you had to be kinda, sorta in line-of-sight of the sensor for it to release the shutter. I went with a Phottix Cleon remote from Hong Kong when I upgraded bodies that uses the ten pin terminal. It is a wired/wireless remote. It has a good range and I can be anywhere within that range and it will accuate the shutter. ~$30.

 

[KmH]

Yep! I use a similar remote that plugs into the 10-pin connector, which Nikon's entry-level camera line-up don't have.

 

[Infinite_Day]

Thanks for the thoughts. I think I will go with the corded release. I'll mostly be using it for wildlife and macro on a monopod so the cord will be fine.

 

[molested_cow]

I have a really cheap corded remote for my D700. It's working well so far, so if I were you, I will try the off brand ones first. I think it cost me less than $10... can't remember.

 

[480sparky]

Click here for a review I did of a corded/cordless after-market release.

 

[kundalini]

Thanks for the thoughts. I think I will go with the corded release. I'll mostly be using it for wildlife and macro on a monopod so the cord will be fine.

Cool, nothing wrong with a corded shutter release. I use mine corded most of the time. However, something like the Phottix Cleon will give you options. I like having options.