NIKON MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord-33.5 inches

by Nikon

• MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord (33.5 in.) provides a simple trigger function and can activate the bulb function on certain Nikon SLR cameras.
• Functions as a timer remote and can be programmed to function as an intervalometer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 6 x 9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BY9CUY
• Item model number: 4917
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

103 of 108 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very useful remote. April 2, 2007

By B. Valentine VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

I find this remote (MC-36) very useful and well built. I use it mainly for shooting single shots from a tripod to remove my fat fingers from the camera - thus removing camera shake when I would push the shutter release. The shutter button on the unit is large and easy to press. You can lock out all other buttons on the remote except the shutter button, therefore you don't press the Set button by mistake. Battery life seems reasonable. Batteries are not included - you need 2 AAA. Display is fine and has a backlight function. Fits well in your hand.

I wish the cord was a little longer, but it seems acceptable. The cord connects to the camera via the standard 10 pin connector with the bonus of a durable metal screw-in adapater thus holding it in place securely.

For those that want to be crazy, as what is life worth living if you can't be a little crazy, it's programmable for timed shooting where you can program up to 999 shots with 99 hours, 99 minutes and 99 seconds between each shot... of course, I can't think of a reason I would want to do that, but it's cool having the option - and what is life without options? You can get a lot more practical on the timed shooting also, where you can program in any number of shots (up to 999) over the course of any short (1 sec minimum) or long duration with interval times between shots. Programming is straight forward once you decide on frequency and interval times - the decision graph they give you in the manual leaves a little to be desired. The unit will beep when you are 3 seconds from the next timed shot - you can turn it off if you like. Countdown timer to next shot is shown on the display.

I guess if I had a real gripe it would be about the size of the manual. I like to pack manuals in my bag, as I am getting old and I forget. This manual comes in many different languages - all in the same manual. So I ripped out the 9 pages I needed as I didn't want to carry the 60 page thing around due to the weight. If you buy this you will know what I mean when you see the manual. I have no problem with multi-language manuals, but why not include them as seperate by language so I can recycle the ones I don't want and keep only the pages I need.

You want the ultimate captured memories of your kids growing up? Set up the tripod next to the crib and program in a shot every day for the next 999 days and watch your kids grow up on film (or on your hard drive if you are digital). Nice.

Not cheap in price, but very nice in functionality.

Edited 1/12/08: I broke down and bought a D300 (I couldn't resist) and it works just fine on it also. I am still using this remote after 8 months and I am still loving it. I use it anytime I put the camera on a tripod.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Macro photographer must-have-tool July 13, 2007

By Michael Kotski

Amazon Verified Purchase

For macro photography, this remote is a must for professional quality photos. Press the release once and the mirror locks up (setting on Nikon D-200), press again and the exposure begins. This insures flawless macro shots that often require long exposure with small ISO values for maximum quality. The remote works without batteries for simply locking the mirror up and triggering the shutter. With batteries in, you can program the release for multiple timed exposures. A must tool. Please see my web site for macro photo examples using this tool bought from amazon: http://thirdeyephotocreations.com/

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have! July 17, 2007

By B. D. Collins

Before, I was using the timer and every time I hit the shutter button the camera shook just a little and I always had to make some sort of adjustment, or I had to handle the camera for interval shooting. Not any more, with the MC-36 cord I can set everything need for interval shooting, or just be able to shoot without touching the camera at all. I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars because it should have a little pouch to set it in while shooting in interval instead of hanging it off by the cord itself. other than that it's great.