Nikon ML-3
Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:11 amFor all D2X and D2H/s owners this is the creme de la creme of IR remotes.
Fortunately I managed to pick up one of these units very cheaply (through a friend), but for the record this is one of the most expensive items ($/weight) that Nikon produces. Price from HK around the $200 mark - Vanbar $460.00!!
The ML-3 receiver sits in the hotshoe of the camera and can be locked in place. The connector mates with the 10 pin socket on the camera front. The one beauty of this receiver is its ability to rotate. Have it facing to the front for self portraits or rotate to the rear for pack shots etc. Remembering to close the eyepiece shutter
The receiver receives power from the camera and has a three position switch - off - channel 1 - channel 2. Two channels enables the use of this unit with two cameras in studio setups.
The transmitter uses 2 AAA cells for power. It has 3 sets of switches. The first is the usual on/off. The second has channel 1, channel 2 and A trigger (I will come back to this one). The third switch enables S for single shot, C for continuous and a delay/test position for the A trigger.
What I do is set the camera to C for continuous shooting and then use the ML-3 remote to either shoot S (single) or C (continous).
Now for the hidden beauty of this remote - the A Trigger.
Imagine setting the camera up on a tripod, switch the camera on and the receiver to whichever channel you are using. Position the transmitter facing the receiver at any distance up to 8m and in line of sight. Switch on the transmitter, select A trigger and either S or C for the shutter release.
Anytime some one or thing breaks the beam between the transmitter and the receiver the camera will take a picture - very neat.
My recommendation to all D2X and D2H/s owners - buy one
Fortunately I managed to pick up one of these units very cheaply (through a friend), but for the record this is one of the most expensive items ($/weight) that Nikon produces. Price from HK around the $200 mark - Vanbar $460.00!!
The ML-3 receiver sits in the hotshoe of the camera and can be locked in place. The connector mates with the 10 pin socket on the camera front. The one beauty of this receiver is its ability to rotate. Have it facing to the front for self portraits or rotate to the rear for pack shots etc. Remembering to close the eyepiece shutter
The receiver receives power from the camera and has a three position switch - off - channel 1 - channel 2. Two channels enables the use of this unit with two cameras in studio setups.
The transmitter uses 2 AAA cells for power. It has 3 sets of switches. The first is the usual on/off. The second has channel 1, channel 2 and A trigger (I will come back to this one). The third switch enables S for single shot, C for continuous and a delay/test position for the A trigger.
What I do is set the camera to C for continuous shooting and then use the ML-3 remote to either shoot S (single) or C (continous).
Now for the hidden beauty of this remote - the A Trigger.
Imagine setting the camera up on a tripod, switch the camera on and the receiver to whichever channel you are using. Position the transmitter facing the receiver at any distance up to 8m and in line of sight. Switch on the transmitter, select A trigger and either S or C for the shutter release.
Anytime some one or thing breaks the beam between the transmitter and the receiver the camera will take a picture - very neat.
My recommendation to all D2X and D2H/s owners - buy one
