Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D60 & D80 Digital SLR Cameras

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USING THE REMOTE

You need to change to quick response mode -
Hold down the self timer button (near shutter release) and spin the command dial until the icon appears in the LCD control panel that looks like a little remote with rays coming out of it.

Be within 16 ft.

You can also make it delay the shutter release (icon that looks like a little remote and a clock) if you want to snap yourself and give 2 seconds to put down the remote. Choose the remote icon with a little clock.

Make sure to return remote setting to OFF - no clock/remote icon in LCD after spinning self-timer button -- to go back to normal shooting.

See page 22-23 in Nikon D50 manual.

You can Velcro shut the case on your camera strap. If they left a hole at the end, you could probably use it without taking out of its little case.

See page 100 for changing the time the camera waits for the remote. What this means is, how long the camera remains in remote mode, before it returns to normal operation.

Go to settings (the pencil) and then go to 20 Remote and set to 5 minutes, whatever. (Pencil icon/20 Remote)

The advantage of keeping to the default of 1 minute is, it will go back to normal operation in 1 minute and you will not have to reset it.

The advantage of increasing to a higher time is, you can fiddle with the remote and not have it resetting in only one minute.

The battery in the remote is a Maxell CR2025 3V coin cell.

The indicator light on the front of the camera lights after the exposure.

I use my remote whenever my camera is mounted on its tripod. I set my Nikon D60's remote-on duration for 15 minutes and I choose the remote shutter release setting. Then, I hold the remote a few inches from the shutter release, and the remote works every time.

I'm finally in family photos without having to run from behind the camera! And yes, I've knocked over a camera making that mad dash.

Note: I have used this product in clear weather (no precipitation) with a Nikon D40x in moderate sunlight and at night, but not in bright sunlight.

Pros:
- Response is very quick
- Operating distance (from remote to camera) is at least 2 meters
- Operating area (around camera) anywhere within the 180 degrees in the front of the camera, and even somewhat behind when the remote is closer to the camera
- The device itself is very light and small

I've encountered no major problems to speak of, though it'd be nice if the remote could be used from directly behind the camera, though I suppose that's a function of sensor placement on the camera.

It's not a big plus, but it comes with its own carrying case. I cannot comment on battery life yet, as my first battery has not worn out yet (after several months of occasional use).