jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

I have always found shutter release cables to be a pain in the a**. I recommend you use a 3sec or 5sec delay shutter release setup on the camera or get an RF remote.

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Thanks for the info. I've read the reviews and this seems to be a great unit. Damn, now I have to make an actual decision.

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Bought this on Amazon, worked great and pretty good range for remote wireless.
https://www.amazon.com/Pixel-Wireless-Shutter-Release-TW283-DC0/dp/B076HLSKF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515520646&sr=8-2&keywords=pixel+tw283dc0

Kozan Loc: Trenton Tennessee

Go to Google and search for Nikon Radio Trigger. There are many choices. The Nikon brand is $100, but many brands are cheaper and work well. I have the Nikon and the Neewer brand. Both work great. They come with a receiver that plugs into the 10-pin Remote connector.
B & H has them.

herbdecker

I'm not a pro, so I look for something that works with a budget in mind. I use the Altura shutter release system that works well with my D500. Sure, Nikon told me to use their unit which is probably excellent but check the price $$$$$$. Pros would not use the Altura system and I understand that, but again, I'm not a pro. This unit works well and plugs into the 10-pin connector on my D500.
Here is the website for Altura: http://alturaphoto.com/altura-photo-2-pack-wireless-flash-trigger-and-remote-shutter-for-canon.html

Happy Hunting.

sam3 Loc: Mitchell, indiana

I second using SMDV RFN-4s kit. My receiver stays on my D500 all the time. It has a flexible antenna that doesn’t interfere when i put the camera in my backpack. The shutter release uses one 3A battery, the receiver takes power from the camera battery. No wires to tangle with! It has a good range, most of my use has been within a few feet although I did shoot a large group photo from 35-40 feet away. I’ve been using this remote frequently since November without a hitch. Inexpensive! I paid about $65. Amazon, B&H carry it at the same price.

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Thank you everyone for your advice. I have decided that the RFN unit will do me perfectly. Much appreciate all the help.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

It's rare that I would not endorse MT's posts, but I would beg to differ here. The Nikon ML-3 is an IR remote that will work with the D500. I bought the little gem for use with my Nikon F5s -- and boy has it increased in price since then. In non-wireless, I use the ML-30A all the time when shooting a long lens on the sidelines in my sports work as it is more comfortable, and most often warmer, for me than holding my hands on the on-camera buttons. Recently, I have acquired the Nikon WR system (Wireless Remote) which does have a rf transmitter for this purpose. Haven't use this that much at this point, but it does seem to work. When leaving OEM parts there are literally dozens of gizmos for this purpose but most, I suspect, use the 10 pin connector in some manner. I have used pocket wizards to fire remote cameras for a while as well. There are lots of things out there, but along the lines of what MT posted, IR seems to have pretty much disappeared and RF has replaced it. RF units tend to be more versatile, robust, useful and prevalent today. Again, in concert with what MT did say, I would recommend NOT buying a ML-3 at $200 bucks unless there was a specific reason you needed it. Now that I've totally confused the question; best of luck!

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I repeat, the Nikon ML-L3 remote is NOT compatible with the D500, nor ANY of the Pro series Nikon DSLRs as none of them have the IR receptor on the body. The ML-L3 is ONLY COMPATIBLE with Nikons Semi-pro and entry level bodies which all feature the IR receptor in the body. And they are priced at only $20.
Please refer to the link below for complete compatibility of all of Nikons various remote products. You will see the D500 is clearly NOT listed for the ML-L3 because of the lack of IR receptor. The Pro Nikons require the WR-T10 transmitter and the WR-A10 Receiver for IR control.

https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Learn-Explore/Camera-Technology/D-SLR/2013/Shooting-with-Remotes/Media/Nikon-remotes-compatibility-chart.pdf

Jim Bob

Oops. Somebody is busted...again.

Bill_de Loc: US

I believe the ML-3 is the one being discussed, not the ML-L3. Get the "L" out of here.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8c759Y7M2AIVUoGzCh0OCQoSEAQYASABEgJtQPD_BwE&is=GREY&sku=37754

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

The ML-3 set comes with its very own IR receiver which plugs into the 10 pin connector. Please note the difference between the model I quoted and the one you specified. It's old, but it works!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

YOU are ABSOLUTELY correct!

Bugfan Loc: Toronto, Canada

I use three remotes. The simplest and cheapest is a coiled three foot cable one end that connects to the ten pin connector and the other end has the button to release the shutter. Any brand of this should do. I use this when I sit beside my camera mounted on a tripod and wait for an opportunity.

The second one I have is one from Nikon that can be programmed. I can set it to fire off a picture at regular intervals and also to start the process at a given time. It has a short cord, about two feet so it's not really practical for anything other than programming it.

I have a third one that is radio controlled. This one has a range of about seven hundred feet and does not have to operate line of sight. I tend to use that one for outdoor shots usually of birds. I set up the camera with a long lens and wait for a bird to fly towards the field of view. At that point I lean my finger on the remote and fire off some shots. I really love this one. One favourite application with this one is to set up camera up around the corner from my kitchen window and I place myself in my warm kitchen instead of in -30 degree weather. When a bird seems to be approaching I trigger the camera from inside the house.

There is another style too that has a very long cable, often fifty feet, and a button. That's a compromise if you don't want to spend the money for a radio controlled one.

Basically decide what you want to use it for and then select one that addresses that need.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

You are correct, the ML-3 is compatible as it adds the receiver. The ML-3 receiver will even recognize the ML-L3 transmitter. It also recognizes TV remotes too!