Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement)

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002NGVY8G
• Item model number: RC-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 31, 2009

Product Description

Important note: To operate this remote on the Nikon SLR's listed below, you must first set the camera release mode to "delayed remote" (Remote 2S icon) or "quick-response" (remote icon). Please see your camera manual for detailed instructions.

The Opteka RC-2 acts as a wireless shutter release capable of instantly triggering the shutter without disturbing the camera, up to a distance of approximately 16' in front of the camera. Recommended for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure. Battery included, Typical Battery Life - up to 2 years, 10,000 exposures

Compatible DSLRs: Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000

Compatible Film Cameras: Nikon F65, F75, N65, & N75

Compatible Point-and-shoot Digitals: Coolpix 8800 & 8400

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, January 26, 2010

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Mark E (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement) (Electronics)

At this price, I bought a spare figuring I'll probably loose it. It looked to do the same job as the Nikon ML-L3, so I thought I'd give it a try. I've had no problems. No set up required, just remove the battery tab, set your camera's release mode, and you're ready to go (at least for my model, the D5000). No problems with the autofocus either, and it works from a good distance as well as pointing it at an angle out of the camera's view for shots where I just don't want to move the camera. It doesn't come with a pouch like the ML-L3, but it costs less, and otherwise seems to work fine.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, December 29, 2009

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B. Thorp "Moo" (WI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement) (Electronics)

With your nikon there should be a timer setting that you can page through until a remote shows up (with or without a timer too) that enables this. I can use it in front, back and on the sides of the camera. We even played with bouncing it around another room to this cam and it worked great. Feels solid and very well engineered. Will be buying more for my family (my dad has a D80.)

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wireless remote, December 5, 2009

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Kindler73 (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Opteka RC-2 Wireless Remote Control for Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D5000 & D7000 Digital SLR Camera (Nikon ML-L3 Replacement) (Electronics)

I use this with nikon d3000 in quick release mode and it works in virtually all direction such as sides and back , did not need to train as inside pamphlet suggested, range is pretty good too. I am completely satisfied.