Any ideas if this remote works with the D7000
Remote ML-L3 is it D7000 compatible?
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That remote is plainly visible on the D7000 accessories web page at the Nikon USA web site.
Amazing how looking at the authoritative source for info, helps...
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Posted 2 years ago # -
freedom7 said:
Thanks chaps, (bjrichus - I looked up Nikon UK and I couldn't find a definitive answer, I guess i could have tried elsewhere but thought this a good second opotion) - Amazing!Ah yes, Nikon UK... sorry dude, it's on the Nikon USA web page... I guess crossing the Atlantic might stop it from working... LOL!!!
Posted 2 years ago # -
One thing I haven't tested with the ML-L3/D7000 combo is the range. I've always been standing right there next to the camera when I use it. My main use is for HDR bracketing. I'll have to play with that. Better to know now than when you need it.
Posted 2 years ago # -
bgregston said:
One thing I haven't tested with the ML-L3/D7000 combo is the range. I've always been standing right there next to the camera when I use it.Me too. I have used it for group shots (office portraits etc), and while I am keeping the subjects entertained, it lets me wave my hands, tell jokes etc I can more easily fire the camera.
Have found I need to be slightly to the front of the sensor plane (just out of shot) for it to be reliable. Works anywhere within 10' or so in bright direct light but further when inside and so less to interfere with it - is an infrared beam thing, after all.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Even with the D7000 do you have to be in front of the camera? I haven't tried it, but I know one of the new features from the D90 was an IR sensor on the back so that you can use the IR remote from behind.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I hate to give bad news, but the ML-L3 didn't work that well with my d7000, at least range wise. I had to be no more then 4-5 feet from it and worked only 30 percent in front of it.(i was outside during afternoon golden hour) Im not sure if i have a bad remote, but im not impressed.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Michael DeRose said:
I hate to give bad news, but the ML-L3 didn't work that well with my d7000, at least range wise. I had to be no more then 4-5 feet from it and worked only 30 percent in front of it.(i was outside during afternoon golden hour) Im not sure if i have a bad remote, but im not impressed.Check the battery in the remote. It doesn't last as long as you think it should and a low battery reduces range...
The first battery in mine lasted for no more than 40 presses (with other bodies). The last few presses before I changed it, the thing was almost unusable. After I changed out the battery it's now 100% reliable, so perhaps that first battery was just an old one?
There is a user guide for it on the Nikon USA web site, but it doesn't come with the remote, which is weird!!!
Posted 2 years ago # -
jonnyapple said:
Even with the D7000 do you have to be in front of the camera? I haven't tried it, but I know one of the new features from the D90 was an IR sensor on the back so that you can use the IR remote from behind.Yeah it works from front and back!
Michael DeRose said:
I hate to give bad news, but the ML-L3 didn't work that well with my d7000, at least range wise. I had to be no more then 4-5 feet from it and worked only 30 percent in front of it.(i was outside during afternoon golden hour) Im not sure if i have a bad remote, but im not impressed.Like bjrichus stated, check the battery.
I thought I lost my ML-L3, again, so I ordered a new one.
Ended up finding the old one which I had for about 1 year without changing the battery, at first I thought it didn't work anymore but as I got closer it started working. When the new one arrived I was able to shoot further away. So yeah, check the battery.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Yeah on the range...I thought it was pretty excellent. I took a group picture from about ~100+ feet away and it worked. +1 on checking the battery.
Posted 2 years ago # -
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^ Lens caps?
Posted 2 years ago # -
thanks for the info guys. I went and got a name brand battery and tried that. It works much better. I was a bit worried because i got it right out of the box for that shoot. i put in what i THOUGHT was a new battery.
thanks again.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Does anyone else encountered any problems on using IR remote control on bulb mode for D7000? Actual operation should be: after 1st press = shutter opens then after 2nd press = shutter close. Mine opens and closes at one press. :(
Posted 1 year ago # -
I was going to use on a shoot this coming weekend (since it's just me doing the shoot, I need to hold reflectors, etc.)...how reliable is this from far distances?
Posted 1 year ago # -
shivaswrath said:
I was going to use on a shoot this coming weekend (since it's just me doing the shoot, I need to hold reflectors, etc.)...how reliable is this from far distances?I have used mine at around 100 ft with no problem...just make sure the battery is fresh because the distance drops dramatically when the battery is low...speaking of which I need to replace mine.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Just curious, how much of a "line of sight" does the remote generally need?
For $20 or less, you really can't go wrong with it.
Posted 1 year ago # -
guys
remember IR devices can be bounced, much like you bounce the light from your flash.
as an example, try bouncing your tv remote off a framed with glass picture or mirror behind you, or just bounce it off the wall or ceiling.
the same can be achieved with small mirrors set off to the side if you want to use your remote from behind the camera, or off to the side, angled mirrow on he floor out of range of the lens.
your imagination is the limit, around corners, etc.
this will allow you to expand the range and use of your remote.
Posted 1 year ago # -
NSXType-R said:
Just curious, how much of a "line of sight" does the remote generally need?For $20 or less, you really can't go wrong with it.
In my experience it is pretty line of sight. You can't stand behind the camera and use it. I would have to put it somewhat in front and point it back to get it to work. The last time I used my the battery was low...so that might have been part of the problem.
Posted 1 year ago # -
It works from behind, tcole. At least on the higher end bodies they have the IR sensor in back, too.
If you want a really fantastic remote, you should check out the phottix Plato. (N10 cable for d7000, etc. or N8 cable for D700, etc.) It's RF and has a range of at least 100 ft (the farthest I've tried). My favorite feature: it has a green light that lights up on the transmitter if the receiver is getting the signal so you know you have a connection when you press the shutter release. That fixes the most annoying thing about remotes—not knowing whether your camera got the message.
Posted 1 year ago #
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