Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control

by Nikon

• Slim wireless remote instantly triggers shutter without disturbing camera
• Ideal for subjects that are difficult to approach or for minimizing vibrations
• Includes pouch
• For use with Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D80 & D90 Digital SLR Cameras
• Also used as replacement or spare for Nikon Coolpix 8400 and 8800

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007EDZG
• Item model number: 4730
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,484 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Slim wireless remote instantly triggers shutter without disturbing camera

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

873 of 885 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what you would expect-- DOES focus image before triggering shutter December 5, 2007

By StudioVoxPop

It's no surprise that when you stand in front of the camera and push the
button, the remote triggers the shutter. There does seem to be some
confusion in reviews, both here and elsewhere, as to the remote's ability
to focus the lens before triggering the shutter.

This remote is capable of focusing the lens before triggering the shutter.
However, it will not focus the lens if the photographer has already
pushed the shutter release button on the camera half way down to focus
the image or if you are shooting in Manual mode and have AF-C set as
the Autofocus mode.

This means that if you are composing a photograph and push the shutter
button half way down to focus the image and you then stand in front of
the camera and push the remote button, the image will not focus
because you've already pushed the camera shutter release button half
way down to focus. To get the image to focus while you are standing in
front of the camera, compose the shot but do not push the camera's
shutter release button half way down, get in front of the camera and
then push the button.

180 of 184 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have September 9, 2005

By J. Lewis

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you own a D70 you simply can't be without this item. Because Nikon chose not to include a mechanical cable release option (or an electronic one either), it is difficult to shoot at slow shutter speeds, even on a tripod, without getting camera shake affecting your images. You can use the timer, but that doesn't always work for your shooting situation. With this remote, you get the same 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. It also works in combination with the self timer. One small concern is that because it's an IR remote, you must point it at the sensor, which is on the front of the camera. This can be awkward standing behind a tripod, but not seriously. I really enjoy using this product.

262 of 276 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars IR remote review.... April 22, 2006

By Thomas D. Jones Jr.

Well...its a remote.
I use it with my d50 and it works to about 30 ft. When I get the shot composed, I press the timer button 2x to get the camera ready to shoot, press the button and step out, or sit down and press the button during group shots.

In bulb mode I do the same. Press the timer 3x to get it ready, press to start the shot and step away. Come back and press the button again and it stops the shot.

Works just like it is supposed to.

One thing to remember is to set the camera's time to receive the signal. The camera automatically turns the IR off after a certian amount of time. If this happens, it won't accept it until you turn it back on. If you'll be taking a lot of shots, just change the camera's setting to look for the remote for 5 minutes or so.