Wireless Remote shutter release Nikon D80 help

FUDGEY · #1 (**permalink**) 31-12-2009, 05:26 PM

I would be so grateful if someone could help me here. I purchased one a few months ago from Ebay and when it came I did a trial shoot to make sure it worked which it did. I tried again today but I can't get it working and can't remember which settings my camera were on the last time. Please note it's not the ML L3 remote release. The gadget that plugs into the camera allows me to take photos when it's plugged in and I press the button on it, but when I press the button on the remote itself no picture is taken. I would be forever grateful if someone could point me in the right direction, many thanks Alan. PS the batteries are fine in the remote as the lights come on when I press release button

Connor7 · #2 (**permalink**) 31-12-2009, 05:40 PM

After some research a common problem is that the remote is not plugged in deep enough or not in the right way. or if your not pushing the button firmly enough.

Here is a manual for the one I think you have

http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/...ase/MC-DC1.pdf

Sorry if Im no help

Connor

FUDGEY · #3 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks Connor ill go have a look and happy new year to you mate

Connor7 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 12:26 PM

No problem

Happy new year

Red Squirrel · #5 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 02:56 PM

Fudgey is the camera focusing when you press the remote?
My plug in remote won't take the picture if it's not focused.

GTH · #6 (**permalink**) 02-01-2010, 10:01 AM

We got a couple of cheap remotes from China.....and the only thing that we have to check is that the connection to the camera is fully pushed in.(and there is only one way to connect it as it has a distinct shape to it) Apart from that...and that`s a simple error....it focus` well and operates without a problem. A Bargain for about £3-99 !!

I hope that`s the problem you are having and solves it for you!

Happy New Year to all

Geoff

DrNickBurton · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 06:16 PM

Fudgey, I have an ML-L3 going spare if you want it (it's no use to me since I sold my D80). If you do, let me know, and I'll pop it an envelope.

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Originally Posted by FUDGEY

I would be so grateful if someone could help me here. I purchased one a few months ago from Ebay and when it came I did a trial shoot to make sure it worked which it did. I tried again today but I can't get it working and can't remember which settings my camera were on the last time. Please note it's not the ML L3 remote release. The gadget that plugs into the camera allows me to take photos when it's plugged in and I press the button on it, but when I press the button on the remote itself no picture is taken. I would be forever grateful if someone could point me in the right direction, many thanks Alan. PS the batteries are fine in the remote as the lights come on when I press release button

Connor7 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 03:30 PM

I heard that the ML-L3 can only work from in front of the camera because that is were the infra-red sensor is, Is that true?

DrNickBurton · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 04:36 PM

Yes, that's right. I think the beam could bounce off a wall or something with a bit of luck though.

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Originally Posted by Connor7

I heard that the ML-L3 can only work from in front of the camera because that is were the infra-red sensor is, Is that true?

captain nodge · #10 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 09:06 PM

I recently got a ML-L3 infrared remote for my d40x,
i mainly got it for taking lightning shots, but when
i put the settings on to bulb and then onto remote
it loses its bulb setting and wont go over 30sec exposure
dont know if its similar to your problem?
the manuel says it should work on remote when on a bulb
setting