Wireless Shutter Release for Nikon D5100: I thought I could use a wireless shutter release for my Nikon D5100, looked in Amazon and got overloaded with information. Could you all help...

tip-ring Loc: Kansas, USA

I thought I could use a wireless shutter release for my Nikon D5100, looked in Amazon and got overloaded with information. Could you all help me out?

What works? Do I need something that will allow me to make a "half press," and should I stick with a Nikon product?
Last question, does this really make a difference with camera shake on a tripod, or is it just as good to use the self-timer?

Thanks.

-Roy

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

I doubt that you'll be able to see the difference in the photo between using the timer versus a remote release. I use the Yongnuo wireless release - inexpensive and very convenient to have. You need to match their model with your camera.

PhotoJoe Loc: WASHINGTON

I have one from best buy, it's alright. I use my cable release far more.

Canikon Guy Loc: Baltimore, MD

I use the genuine Nikon wireless remote. No problems.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

PhotoJoe wrote:

I have one from best buy, it's alright. I use my cable release far more.

Which modern DSLR accepts a mechanical cable release?

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

I use both on my D5100's....IR wireless switch that came with the battery pack and the wired Nikon MC-dc 5 or something like that..both work very well. I prefer the wired one...seems like a faster response with it when I'm shooting macro or close-up stuff.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Nikonian72 wrote:

Which modern DSLR accepts a mechanical cable release?

I have a cable release for my Nikon D800e - it isn't mechanical and I assume that the one from Best Buy isn't either.

tip-ring Loc: Kansas, USA

OK, I see, finally. The official Nikon brand one with the cable (wire) ought to be just as good for my purposes as the wireless. Thanks for the info.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

ecobin wrote:

I have a cable release for my Nikon D800e - it isn't mechanical and I assume that the one from Best Buy isn't either.

"Cable release" means mechanical. They have been available for 75-years. Thumb button at one end; plunger extension on threaded end. A stiff cable connects button to plunger end. Purely mechanical. No batteries; no electronics.

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Wired shutter releases also allow you to lock the shutter open which a wireless will not do.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

I got the ML-L3 wireless remote for my 5200 and it's compatible for your 5100 as well. I haven't used it a lot, but it's worked great for me so far.

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

Nikonian72 wrote:

"Cable release" means mechanical. They have been available for 75-years. Thumb button at one end; plunger extension on threaded end. A stiff cable connects button to plunger end. Purely mechanical. No batteries; no electronics.

Push pull just like the mechanical choke on ones lawn mower .

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Nikonian72 wrote:

"Cable release" means mechanical. They have been available for 75-years. Thumb button at one end; plunger extension on threaded end. A stiff cable connects button to plunger end. Purely mechanical. No batteries; no electronics.

Well that was the meaning but now it is used for electronic releases as well. Here's one of many examples on B&H website: "Cinevate Inc N1 Shutter Release Cable for Select Nikon Cameras". I still have several plunger cable releases for my film cameras, so I'm familiar with the lingo.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Nikonian72 wrote:

Which modern DSLR accepts a mechanical cable release?

NOTHING was mentioned about mechanical cable.
Common usage of a comment about cable release related to photography refers to either mechanical or electronic!!!

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Nikonian72 wrote:

"Cable release" means mechanical. They have been available for 75-years. Thumb button at one end; plunger extension on threaded end. A stiff cable connects button to plunger end. Purely mechanical. No batteries; no electronics.

Only someone with a big ego and "Know-It-All" attitude would take such a stance!!
The basic cable word refers to either mechanical or electronic. Haven't you heard of electric 'wires' referred to as 'cables'?? Think network cable which is an electric cable. Telephone cable, etc, and MANY others.