remotes question....

JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
edited December 28, 2008 in Accessories
Hi. I have a Nikon D300 and am looking for a remote cord for it. I see that nikon has the MC 30 or on the high end the MC36. My question is has anyone used one of the cheaper generic brands like Opteka XL Remote cord for the Nikon and how does it work for you? Is it worth getting?

I plan on using it for only my long exposures and macro work. Thank you in advance.
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2008
    JAG wrote:
    Hi. I have a Nikon D300 and am looking for a remote cord for it. I see that nikon has the MC 30 or on the high end the MC36. My question is has anyone used one of the cheaper generic brands like Opteka XL Remote cord for the Nikon and how does it work for you? Is it worth getting?

    I plan on using it for only my long exposures and macro work. Thank you in advance.

    I have an ebay special 16 channel i bought and use regularly.....I dang near use it all the time......and everytime i use a 'pod........I do not like opteka lenses so I prob would try their releases........

    I do like my wireless....but having a wired remote for back up would not be a bad idea either.
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited December 27, 2008
    what about a yongnuo wireless? Are wireless any better? I mean to I have to deal with extra batteries? I am constantly going through batteries with my SB800...and having to remember to charge the D300 batteries (including extra battery pack).

    I really do not know what type of remote to get for this camera. At least my D50 has a remote. Maybe I should just plan on using it for special shoots...but it doesn't perform as well in higher iso's for night shooting.
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  • Art ScottArt Scott Registered Users Posts: 8,959 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2008
    oh dang I lost my mind ......... AGAIN
    JAG wrote:
    what about a yongnuo wireless? Are wireless any better? I mean to I have to deal with extra batteries? I am constantly going through batteries with my SB800...and having to remember to charge the D300 batteries (including extra battery pack).

    I really do not know what type of remote to get for this camera. At least my D50 has a remote. Maybe I should just plan on using it for special shoots...but it doesn't perform as well in higher iso's for night shooting.

    The 16 channel wireless are my damned flash triggers.....

    I have the Yong Nuo and it works like a charm.....half press and it focuses, full press and shutter fires......and it will work on bulb also......

    Mine was under $30 on ebay.........
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  • pyrypyry Registered Users Posts: 1,733 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2008
    I have Yongnuo releases for Canon, a $5 one and a programmable $40 one. They get the job done.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2008
    Were the ones in this thread any use to you? http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=115193 (I know nothing about these - or Nikons for that matter - Ijust remember reading the thread yesterday....)
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  • nightowlcatnightowlcat Registered Users Posts: 188 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2008
    I picked up a used Nikon MC-20 on Craiglist for $50, you may want to hunt there for one :)

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