AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D3000, Nikon P7000, D40, D40x, D50, D5000, D5100, D60, D70, D7000, D70s, D80, D90 and select Digital SLR Cameras

by AmazonBasics

• Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• Basic operation as a cable release as well as a bonus that you can put yourself in front of the lens and use the remote to trip the shutter release.
• Compatible with: Nikon P7000, D3000, D40, D40x, D50, D5000, D5100, D60, D70, D7000, D70s, D80 and D90 Digital SLR Cameras

Product Details

Instruction Manual [760 KB PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.1 x 0.3 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003L1ZYZ6
• Item model number: B003L1ZYZ6
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (297 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #3 in Camera & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories > Remote Controls
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 5, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This slim, wireless remote for Nikon D3000, D40, D40X, D5000, D60, D80, D90 & D7000 Digital SLR cameras instantly triggers the shutter without disturbing the camera. It's ideal for subjects that are difficult to approach, self-portraits, or any instances where minimizing camera vibration is a concern. Its 16-foot wireless range makes it convenient for close- to mid-range shots, group shots, or any type of picture where timing is an issue. A battery for the remote as well as a velvet carrying pouch are included for convenience.

Wireless Remote for Nikon Digital SLRs at a Glance Wireless shutter activation for Nikon DSLR cameras 16 foot range Velvet carrying case included Weight: 0.3 lbs (0.135kg) Dimensions (L x W): 7.9" x 4.93" (195mm x 125mm) Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

Snap the shutter right when you need it, even if you're not behind the camera

Get the Shot--Wirelessly

No matter how good your camera is, it's the actual shot that matters--and sometimes that means needing to time things just right, especially if the photographer also plans to be in the shot. While most cameras have a built-in timer, using the AmazonBasics wireless remote lets you pick your moment--its 16-foot wireless range gives you the flexibility to snap the shutter right when you need it, even if you're not behind the camera.

Designed for Nikon Digital SLRs

This AmazonBasics wireless remote is designed to work with Nikon D3000, D40, D40X, D5000, D60, D80, D90 and D7000 digital SLR cameras.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging

This AmazonBasics product features Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging that is recyclable. It comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. The packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste. In addition, the packaging materials that we do use are easily and frequently recycled, composted, or reused by our customers, and all the inks and dyes are biodegradable.

Warranty and Helpful Hints

This product is backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here.

What's in the Box

AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D3000, D40, D40X, D5000, D60, D80, D90 & D7000 Digital SLR Cameras, small velvet pouch with AmazonBasics woven tag, and an AmazonBasics English/French/German/Japanese/Chinese warranty booklet.

Product Description

Wireless Remote Control for Nikon P7000, D3000, D40, D40x, D50, D5000, D60, D70, D7000, D70s, D80

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

120 of 122 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product. February 6, 2011

By Mr. Terry Miller

Amazon Verified Purchase

I just wanted to verify the despite being half the price of the Nikon badged item this is in my estimation a better product. The reasons for that evaluation are twofold. First, it comes with a better carrying case, a soft drawstring bag as opposed to Nikon's stiff plastic which uses velcro to secure it. Second, it is more powerful than Nikon's product. It has more range. My Nikon D90 only has an infrared receiver on the front left of the camera. None in the back. However indoors, this remote is powerful enough to trigger the camera with the remote behind the camera, using bounced signal off the ceiling or walls. I think this is a "best buy". I might add that I also own the Nikon product, also purchased from Amazon.

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple product, works with most Nikon DSLR, Great for self/group portrait and long time exposure February 2, 2011

By Sidarta Tanu TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon works with most Nikon DSLR (including D3000, D40, D40x, D50, D5000, D60, D70, D7000, D70s, D80, D90) and Nikon P7000 camera. This is a simple product. One button to trigger the camera shutter. To use this remote, first remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet (just need to do this one/first time), and it's ready to go. This remote can be used with the delayed remote mode or quick response remote mode. It can also be used for the long time exposure by setting the camera to M mode (manual mode) and when the remote is pressed 2 seconds in delayed remote mode, the shutter will remain open until the remote control is pressed again/the second time.

Three additional things (general condition to note when using this remote):
1. Sometime the camera will automatically cancel delayed remote or quick respose remote mode after idling for a while so you might need to set it again and this is normal (you can set how long you want the setting to stay before it revert to the normal mode)
2. When using built-in flash, the shutter remote will only trigger the shutter only after the flash is completely charged (with external flash it will not wait the flash to charged up fully so sometime photos can be underexposed if the external flash doesn't go)
3. The camera will autofocus (if it is set to autofocus mode) prior to taking the photo after you press the remote button so you don't need to autofocus beforehand

This is a comparable replacement for the Nikon ML-L3 remote control (i.e. both products are good, and work as it is intended). It is great for self/group portrait (using tripod) and long time exposure (reduce shake vs pressing the camera shutter button directly)

Sidarta Tanu

129 of 142 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Really easy to use and reliable January 28, 2011

By Rebecca N TOP 500 REVIEWER

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This is really easy to use right out of the package. You just have to figure out how to set your camera to receive a wireless remote command.

Here's a video of me doing that for my D90. It's blurry, but it gets the point across, I believe. Good luck.

Bottom line, I'm very very happy to have this remote. It allows me to take pictures with friends without trying to hold the camera at arms length. I absolutely think everyone buying a nikon DSLR should get this along with it. It seems like a no-brainer must have accessory.