Nikon 25395 MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 Meter)

Bought this to use with my D90. There are few options to take a shot without pressing the shutter button of your camera: - i.) Use the timer in your camera ii.) Use a wireless remote device iii.)Use a wired remote device The main reason of avoiding pressing the shutter button of your camera is to reduce/prevent camera shake/vibration. Of the three options above, let me break it down to why this wired remote is the best of them all: - 1.) It is much more reliable than a wireless remoted. I have a wireless one but if the angle is not right, you can't also get the trigger. The wireless requires battery to function and sometime, the battery is drained when you needed it the most. The power source of this device is from your camera. 2.) It is compact and light. It will fit nicely in a pocket of your camera bag or your clothing. 3.) It is very easy to use. The connector goes to a specific slot in the D90. Basically, "plug and play". 4.) It is very versatile. If you press the button once, you got a single shot; if you hold it down, you can get a burst. 5.) It has a "lock" feature that allows you to use the bulb setting in your camera for exposure longer than 30 seconds. Otherwise, you could equally use the timer in your camera to reduce camera shake. 6.) It is reasonably priced and doesn't cause you an arm and a leg.

This little cable release is great and easy to use. I've had bad luck with wireless remotes and all I was looking for was the ability to release the shutter on my camera while mounted on the tripod without touching the camera itself and to use the bulb feature to keep my shutter locked open. The release button is large and easy to use when not looking at the device or in the dark. To use the bulb feature, just press the button and slide forward to lock. No little metal screws to try and set (and un-set). Though I've not done it, I believe this would be very easy to use while wear a pair of gloves. My only concern is the entire remote is made of plastic, so I'm very careful in how I handle it and keep it protected in my camera bag. At 41" the cable is not very long, which is fine for what I need, but if you are looking to do nature photography and hide from any animals, this isn't going to work that great for you. For the price, this is a great piece of equipment to add to your camera bag.

This remote works very well with Nikon D7500. Sometimes having a cord verses an infrared can be an annoyance, however this is minimal. This remote works well in that it is as fast as pressing the shutter button. If you do any long exposure shooting this is a must to reduce/eliminate vibration of the tripod.

I purchased this for use with a D7000. This is a great option for reducing camera shake, and it is more reliable than a wireless option. However, with only a 41" cord, you do give up some of the freedom offered by the wireless remote. This is particularly great for "bulb" shots. I first used this while photographing fireworks on the Fourth of July. Instead of a precisely timed exposure, shooting fireworks is more of a "feel" thing. Also, with the ability to lock down the shutter release button, this is great for exposures longer than 30 seconds. Two minor issues I have are strictly related to personal preference. First, the cord is a bit short for me, but it might be sufficient for others. Secondly, the shutter release button does not have two depression levels to distinguish between auto-focusing and exposing the image, like that present on the camera. This can take some getting used to. The button must be pressed more than you think just to auto-focus, but not too much that the shutter is released. Perhaps this is an issue specific to the exact one I received, but it is touchy. After using it for a few minutes, you'll get the feel for it.

About a year ago I purchased an Opteka remote shutter release for my Nikon D3100. When I got it the first thing I noticed was the plug on the release didn't want to go into the GPS socket on the camera without considerable effort. That should have been my first clue. I did get it installed and the release seemed to work fine. I could lock it open for stellar photography or just use it normallY. After about the third time I removed the plug from the camera body the metal collar that surrounded the cable plug stayed in the camera body. I was able to remove it with a small pair of needle nose pliars. After awhile I just left the damn thing in there. The release was working but it wasn't very tight and would periodically come out of the camera until I started taping it to the tripod. What a pain in the butt. Well what do you get for $4.95? Some cheap Chinese thing made in a forced labor camp. Finally the plug just gave up the ghost and all the wires in the end of it were standing up like they'd seen a ghost. So I deep sixed this piece of garbage. I decided to spend more money on the next release and bought the Nikon unit, for six times as much money but it's worth it if it works right? Well it is to me anyway. When I got the unit I was surprised that it was smaller in all dimensions than the Opteka unit I had before. the cord was smaller in diameter. The plug also fits into the camera much better than the Opteka unit did. It works fine. I'm looking forward to more Stellar photography with it this year. Is this unit worth $24.95? Sure it is if it works like it's supposed to and doesn't give me constant headaches like the Opteka unit did. It's a camera accessory for a high end digital SLR so yeah it will be a little bit expensive but it's within my meager budget. Would I recommend this to a friend? Yes I already did. Dave Proffitt

Works as advertised. Using this for long exposures with the Nikon Coolpix P950 on Bulb setting. Light, small and easy to use. A bit expensive for its utility.

Excelente producto, lo usé en temperaturas de -30C y sin ningún problema.

Funziona perfettamente sulla mia NIKON D5300

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