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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/02/2004 01:29:11 PM · #1

Hi all

I have the D70 remote and I love it. The problem is that it only seems to have 2 settings: instant and 3 secs. Is it possible to program other settings... I would like to use it on BULB mode.

Thx!

Arcanist

Nikon D810

12/02/2004 01:30:12 PM · #2

I'm pretty sure you set the exposure to --- just before BULB and press the remote once to open and once to close.

willem

Sony Alpha a6700

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

12/02/2004 01:31:50 PM · #3

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:

The get anything else than 3 seconds, I think you have to change the time via the camera menu. I would guess the remote has two options, "instant" and "delayed", where the delay time is determined by the camera.

jazzmik

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

12/02/2004 02:21:08 PM · #4

Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:

you need to choose remote shutter release option first, then set the shutter to bulb (Manual only). click the remote once to open the shutter, once again to close the shutter. If you don't click to close the shutter, it will stay open for thirty minutes (which is pretty good for star trails, for example)

12/02/2004 04:57:08 PM · #5

Check your menus in the Owners Manual also. For the shutter release timer you can set it to instant and up to 20 seconds (this is the timer part, just as if you pressed the shutter button on the camera). You have to make sure the the little remote WITH the clock over it is on the top lcd screen.
The shutter length has already been explained.

MrYu

Sigma 100-300mm f/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon

12/02/2004 05:01:07 PM · #6

In bulb mode the first click opens the shutter, the second click closes it.

JScho

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

12/02/2004 05:15:17 PM · #7

I;m thinking of buying one.
Is it worth it??

thanks
Jake

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D

12/02/2004 05:52:34 PM · #8

Originally posted by JScho:

I;m thinking of buying one.
Is it worth it??

thanks
Jake

Damn well worth it. Just very small (plus) so don't lose it (minus). I waited on Adoramas waitlist for 3 months for the thing. Just got it yesterday. Love it!

eugene

Nikon D700

12/02/2004 06:07:44 PM · #9

I have one, I think its worth it.

I used it on two occasions:

1. When I have to take a picture from the tripod, I use the remote to avoid vibrations (Especially at smaller speeds - 1/20sec).

I set the camera to remote shutter release mode

2. When I want to take pictures with me in them included.. (I set the camera mode to remote with timer and set the timer for 2secs).

The #1 is the most useful.... The bulb mode with click on, click off is invaluble too.

The only problem (and its a major one) is that sometimes the camera does not receive the command. This sucks big time because I may miss the shot.

skylen

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

12/02/2004 06:42:27 PM · #10

Where did you get your remote???? I have been trying to get one, but nowhere can I find one in stock.

jbsmithana

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/02/2004 06:52:38 PM · #11

I just found one here. They say it is in stock and I recieved an order confirmation. We'll see if it is shipped. I added a note to cancel order if it is out of stock. Beware, they do charge an extra arm and leg for shipping.

D70 Remote

J.B.

kosmikkreeper

Nikon D300s

12/02/2004 07:03:12 PM · #12

Henrys seems to have it in stock as well.... and yes it's reallllllllllllly worth it!

Thank for the clarification. Duh! I shouda thought about in camera settings. Thank god you guys are here for me. :-)

JScho

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G

12/02/2004 07:04:29 PM · #13

thanks for the comments
ill buy one as soon as i can
thanks
jake

12/03/2004 09:12:46 AM · #14

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Beware, they do charge an extra arm and leg for shipping.

NO LIE $9 freakin dollars to ship this thing no bigger than your THUMB! And it took 5 days!! Someone is raking it in.

kidchico

12/03/2004 10:53:40 AM · #15

Ebay's got loads of' em Ebay

edit: Link change

Message edited by author 2004-12-03 10:56:46.

12/03/2004 06:18:52 PM · #16

Originally posted by kidchico:

Ebay's got loads of' em Ebay

I tried to get one from there 3 times and never won out. They end up going for over $30, plus whatever it is for shipping. It always seems to be the same guy selling them also, which seemed strange to me.

betan

01/08/2005 10:59:33 PM · #17

universal TV remote works also. :) just have to find the right code.

kidchico

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

01/09/2005 12:51:44 AM · #18

Originally posted by betan:

universal TV remote works also. :) just have to find the right code.

Works for me!
I got one off ebay for about $20 inc. s/h. works great because you can use it on TVs!

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

01/09/2005 01:41:31 AM · #19

How do you go about finding the right code?

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/09/2005 02:51:18 AM · #20

Originally posted by ursula:

How do you go about finding the right code?

This D70 thread should answer the question

hyperfocal

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

01/09/2005 08:39:56 AM · #21

Has anyone tried the wired remote mod? I have three ML-L3 remotes so I was thinking about attempting it tonight.

The instructions are here. I would make several changes including an intervolameter mod.

downtherabbithole

Canon EOS-30D

01/09/2005 08:58:45 AM · #22

I ordered one off of ebay, and it's a universal tv remote. you press the power button for shutter release and the cable button for shutter relase and digital flash release. it's way worth the five bucks I paid for it on ebay

betan

01/20/2005 07:33:15 PM · #23

Originally posted by gi_joe05:

are you talking about this?

it is from ebay

i got the more expensive one. paid 25 bucks for it, but it is already pre programed, i guess i paid them 10 bucks to programed it for me.

mtracey