On Nikon D5300 Can I use a wireless remote while bracketing
Mar 9, 2017 10:39:19 #
I recently tried to perform a bracketing function on my Nikon D5300 with the wireless remote and was surprised that it did not function as desired. I set the Release Mode on the Menu to Quick-response remote (ML-L3) - at that mode I had to press the shutter release 3 times to get the desired effect of BKT. Apparently the remote does not work with Continuous H - or, am I doing something wrong. Thank you.
Mar 9, 2017 12:01:11 #
Mar 9, 2017 12:02:16 #
No it does not work with Continuous H, it's an either/or option, at least on my D5500.
If you set the bracket option, you do have to push the button three times as you say, but you do have to choose the ML-L3 option to activate the remote.
If you set the bracket option, you do have to push the button three times as you say, but you do have to choose the ML-L3 option to activate the remote.
Mar 9, 2017 14:20:41 #
I found that remote pretty much useless with my first Nikon. When I had a canon I picked up a Pixel remote cheap on Ebay around 20 bucks. It slides onto the hot shoe and has a wireless remote that does support continuous shooting and other modes. It is battery powered so if you want to use a flash just leave it dangling or taped to the tripod. The unit is generic across camera lines just different cables are needed to connect to the port. When I got my D7200 I simply purchased a Pixel Nikon cable to go from the receiver to the aux port.
Mar 10, 2017 06:37:19 #
Put the camera in continuous shooting mode and then press and hold down the remote shutter button until all 3 exposures have been taken.
Mar 10, 2017 08:39:28 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Put the camera in continuous shooting mode and then press and hold down the remote shutter button until all 3 exposures have been taken.
That will not work with that camera and remote. He has the options of
Single - Continous L - Continous H - Quiet Shutter Release - 5 Second Self Timer - Delayed Remote - Quick Remote
He has to choose ONE of the options, by choosing either of the remotes, he is then unable to choose continuous. He can set his bracketing mode from another menu (as he has), but when using the ML-L3 he does have to hit the button three times to get his bracketed shots.
Mar 10, 2017 08:55:31 #
Woodsman wrote:
I found that remote pretty much useless with my fi... (show quote)
The D5300 uses an infrared release. It works marvelously. Since continuous release is a different mode than remote release I wouldn't expect to be able to use both at the same time.
One improvement of the D5300 over the D5100 is a dedicated button for the release mode. I don't know if the D5200 has that. I presume later models kept that (but never sure since Nikon has begun removing features in later models such as ditching the GPS of the D5300).
Another advantage of the D5300 is built-in wireless. You might try that.
Mar 10, 2017 09:56:12 #
thanks to all who have responded. i will get a cord-base remote control and will use the continuous mode for BRK.
Mar 10, 2017 11:03:53 #
mattijaffe wrote:
thanks to all who have responded. i will get a cord-base remote control and will use the continuous mode for BRK.
If you have a smart phone you should try the built-in wireless. It is one of the neater features of the D5300. Download the free app from Nikon.
The App gets criticism and I don't routinely use it. But it might work for what you want to do without the hassle of a wire. There is a little process to hook up the phone to the camera, though.
I had an inspiration that you might be able to use the interval timer to do what you want. I checked the manual and it explicitly says you cannot use the interval timer with bracketing.
Mar 10, 2017 11:08:07 #
Mar 10, 2017 15:15:17 #
tried to install the app. it works only if the release mode is on "quick-response remote (ML-L3), which means that i cannot push continuous shots. back to the idea of cable release option. thanks, though
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