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I've been using a 622N-TX and 622Ns for a while to remote trigger flashes.
I recall reading at some point that you can use the setup as a remote trigger.
With all my previous cameras I've had a remote trigger via USB connector.
With my latest camera, a Nikon D500, it has the round 10 pin connector. No USB connector (though it does have one of those new SuperSpeed (twin long) USB 3 connectors. I haven't tried to see if a regular USB will fit in half of it.
Taking some pictures of Jupiter earlier I got a lot of images of movement. So I went looking again for a remote corded trigger. Why does the Pro setup of Nikon costs so much more than the Mid and Consumer level. The cheapest I can find Nikon's corded remote trigger is $65. Even most 3rd party ones are expensive compared to the regular corded ones.
Thus I pulled out the Yongnuos and tested it. Yes, it does allow you to trigger the camera remotely using a regular 622N and pressing the "TEST" button. Thus activates the TX to trigger the camera which is connected via the included 10 pin cable to the camera.
Now I have a remote trigger up to 30 seconds.
Though it does not seem to allow me to open, and arbitrarily close the shutter. Guess I'll sooner or later have to get a corded trigger. FYI, with the regular corded triggers you can lock the button to keep the shutter open and time it yourself. Or you can get one with a built in intervalometer to keep it open a programmed amount of time.
I recall reading at some point that you can use the setup as a remote trigger.
With all my previous cameras I've had a remote trigger via USB connector.
With my latest camera, a Nikon D500, it has the round 10 pin connector. No USB connector (though it does have one of those new SuperSpeed (twin long) USB 3 connectors. I haven't tried to see if a regular USB will fit in half of it.
Taking some pictures of Jupiter earlier I got a lot of images of movement. So I went looking again for a remote corded trigger. Why does the Pro setup of Nikon costs so much more than the Mid and Consumer level. The cheapest I can find Nikon's corded remote trigger is $65. Even most 3rd party ones are expensive compared to the regular corded ones.
Thus I pulled out the Yongnuos and tested it. Yes, it does allow you to trigger the camera remotely using a regular 622N and pressing the "TEST" button. Thus activates the TX to trigger the camera which is connected via the included 10 pin cable to the camera.
Now I have a remote trigger up to 30 seconds.
Though it does not seem to allow me to open, and arbitrarily close the shutter. Guess I'll sooner or later have to get a corded trigger. FYI, with the regular corded triggers you can lock the button to keep the shutter open and time it yourself. Or you can get one with a built in intervalometer to keep it open a programmed amount of time.