NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 6 x 9 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007EDZ7
• Item model number: B00007EDZ7
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #56 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Batteries & Chargers > Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Nikon remote cable release for Nikon N90s & F5. Recommended for preventing camera shake during close-up (macro) photography. Designed for use with Nikon SLR cameras equipped with a 10-pin remote terminal

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nikon 10-Pin Remotes - MC-36 and MC-30 and the MC-20 Alternative, April 29, 2006

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Wildness (Colorado Plateau) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in) (Electronics)

I have yet to use the new Nikon MC-36 10-pin Camera Remote, but I have used the more simple MC-30 10-pin Camera Remote, both of which are listed as compatible with the new Nikon D200 Digital SLR (a departure from the strictly cable release D100 - for better and worse).

The MC-30 is simple and straight forward to use - it is essentially an electrical version of a cable release. I did find it to stick occasionally, but I got used to its feel and minimized it.

The MC-36 is the electronic remote with control capabilities such as timed Bulb shots. VERY HANDY!

Here's the REAL TIP of this review: with both the MC-30 and MC-36 out of stock everywhere, what does a new D200 owner have to do to get cable release? Well, I am using my MC-20 from my F100! I don't know if the MC-36 has more bells and whistles or some fancy digital specific functions, but I have tested my MC-20 and everything works as expected! I did some timed shots in Bulb with no problems.

Though the MC-20 has been discontinued, it is still available used through eBay or possibly your local camera shop. And, probably at a better overall bargain than the MC-30 or MC-36 new (especially with some vendors who do have them charging 50-100% above retail!).

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enough for Me, April 8, 2007

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J. Schmitt (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in) (Electronics)

I bought the MC-30 in Japan. It cost me about $20 and was worth it to me. I had recently purchased the D-200 and I've always had problems trying to do long exposure photos with the D-70 so, I bought the MC-30 hoping to have some fun with it.
Out of the box it does three things. First, it works just like the button on the camera; half way down to focus and all the way down to shoot. Second, holding the trigger down will (with continuous on the shooting mode) make the camera keep taking photos again just like the button on the camera. Third, the trigger has a lock on it to keep the button depressed for however long you feel.
There are two things that this remote doesn't do. First, it can't change your camera settings without going back to the camera and changing them there. ( I consider this moot. After I take a long exposure I always look at it on the back of the camera anyways.) Second, it is still wired to the camera. While this will keep you from searching for batteries so you can use it, the cord can still be bumped or pulled and that with ruin your shot.
Overall, I like it very much and it does exactly what I wanted it to do.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actually worth the cost?, January 18, 2009

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Preston S. Page "Preston Page" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in) (Electronics)

I recently upgraded from a Nikon D100 to a D700 and was shocked to see that my fancy new camera does not accept a mechanical shutter release. I do a lot of close-up and long exposure work, so I consider a shutter release very important. I tried to get by on the cheap with a $10 third party substitute for the Nikon MC30, but it fell apart after only a couple of days of light shooting. So, with gritted teeth, I parted with $60 for this model. It is heavy duty, with a solid feel and sure action. This baby is the way to go if you need one. Is it actually worth the cost? For $60 there really should be more to it, like an interval timer or LED flashlight. However, it is a simple, heavy duty mechanical swith, no batteries required, that should last a lifetime.