Nikon ML-3

[sirhc55]

For 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

[marcotrov]

sounds great but I tkink I better save up for the D2X first
Sure sounds very handy though!
cheers
marco

[birddog114]

I have one and love it! It's expensive and not working with the D70 or D50.

Great to have that tool in my bag.

[mitedo]

Just looked at them on Nikon website nice very nice, do you carry them BD

[birddog114]

Just looked at them on Nikon website nice very nice, do you carry them BD

Yes, send me an email as previously.

[kipper]

So many toys, not enough money

[sirhc55]

Time to buy a pro body Kipper for the monster pro lens

[Heath Bennett]

So what are all the options? I have ordered one that is a simple corded trigger, I don't think I need IR, and I'll never have to carry batteries. What applications does it have or is it just the cool factor?

[sirhc55]

The options are as listed at the head of this thread. I am also assuming from looking at the pics of the D200, that it will be able to use the ML-3 or MC-30.

[Heath Bennett]

The options are as listed at the head of this thread. I am also assuming from looking at the pics of the D200, that it will be able to use the ML-3 or MC-30.

There is the MC-20 also. Like the MC-30 but with gadgets like timer function. There seems to also be an extension cable.

[wendellt]

I have the ML-3 it has several trigger functions like delayed shutter release , and several triger modes, but i think it's bulky for a device that does so little, unlike the remote for the D70 you need to attach a reciever head unit to the hotshoe which causes problems if you want the flash on the hotshoe.

When everything is setup it's range is 8 metres which is a definite cool

Would be even cooler if the D70 remote worked with the D2x now that would be a dream!

[Heath Bennett]

MC-20 vs MC-30

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/nikons-mc20-versus-mc30.html

[big pix]

Heath....... there are pills for gear junkies.........(':D')

[Heath Bennett]

Heath....... there are pills for gear junkies.........(':D')

It is about time someone noticed my issue and confronted me with it!

I have spent a significant amount of my savings on this lust. Worth every sent and I want to just get more.

[big pix]

Heath....... there are pills for gear junkies.........(':D')

It is about time someone noticed my issue and confronted me with it!

I have spent a significant amount of my savings on this lust. Worth every sent and I want to just get more.

I am almost 60 and still have the lust lust lust lus lu lu l.........and that is after 40 years of professional work...........

[Heath Bennett]

Heath....... there are pills for gear junkies.........(':D')

It is about time someone noticed my issue and confronted me with it!

I have spent a significant amount of my savings on this lust. Worth every sent and I want to just get more.

I am almost 60 and still have the lust lust lust lus lu lu l.........and that is after 40 years of professional work...........

So... what are you suggesting? That there are pills for this but you refuse to take them? And you are trying to push them on me?

[big pix]

my doctor said do not lift any lens that is heavy, and take the pills........ so I sit down to shoot...........':lol:'

[Sheetshooter]

........ so I sit down to shoot...........':lol:'

Talk about being in touch with your feminine side!!

Cheers,

[big pix]

........ so I sit down to shoot...........':lol:'

Talk about being in touch with your feminine side!!

Cheers,

low angles are easy...........