Wireless Shutter Release for Nikon D5100 (Page 2): :thumbup:...

K_Duncan Loc: Whiteville, NC

dooragdragon wrote:

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

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PhotoJoe Loc: WASHINGTON

Nikonian72 wrote:

Which modern DSLR accepts a mechanical cable release?

This what I was talking about. "Nikon 25395 MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 Meter)"

DEBJENROB Loc: DELRAY BEACH FL

tip-ring wrote:

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

go to the B&H web site ... check out the Vello Freewave Plus ... under $50 .....you want model RWll-N

DEBJENROB Loc: DELRAY BEACH FL

tip-ring wrote:

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

get a wireless release .... your distance for use is not limited by a cable .... with the Vello you can operate your camera from 100 yards away ...and yes you can half shutter ....

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

tip-ring wrote:

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

Before giving my D5100 to my daughter, I was using the ML-L3 from Nikon...Still us it with D7000, more convenient than self timer, IMO. I do recall having a few issues at first with it getting it to work, operator error If I recall. Does it make a difference on a tripod you ask, if you are saying instead of using the regular release, no question...unless you set a delayed exposure to give the camera time to settle down, mirror lock up also helps in either case...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tip-ring wrote:

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

If you're shooting in the "shake zone," (I can't find the details right now), then mirror lockup (MUP), in addition to a remote or self-timer, is essential. At higher shutter speeds or very low shutter speeds - several seconds - mirror shake is not a consideration, but in the "shake zone," you want to lock up the mirror.

I have several of the $15 Nikon ML-L3 remotes and also some of the generic $4 remotes. Having a camera with sensors front and rear is a convenience.

EDIT: Brian Peterson on mirror lockup.
http://www.adorama.com/alc/0014251/article/Use-Mirror-Lock-Up-for-Sharpest-MacroPhotography

jmw44 Loc: Princeton, NJ USA

I have both for my D5100. I perfer the cable, it is much more responsive, more bulky to carry, though.

Mike

Greg Brandt Loc: illinois

I just bought one for my 5100 from tmart.com. It was $3.97 with free shipping. It works great. http://www.tmart.com/ML-L3-Remote-Control-for-Nikon-D5100_p131251.html

MtnMan Loc: ID

tip-ring wrote:

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

The cheapest ones work fine.

MtnMan Loc: ID

tip-ring wrote:

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.

I found the wireless much more useful. It is a pain in the butt to connect the wired one every time you want to use it.

The wireless ones come with a little case that neatly attaches to your camera strap so you don't have to go searching for it when you want it.

One of the things that ticks me off about my D800 compared to my D5100 is the lack of the infrared input. Also to note that with the D5100s articulated screen and front and rear infrared inputs you can even take selfies from a good distance in front of the camera. You can't do that with the short wire.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

MtnMan wrote:

I found the wireless much more useful. It is a pain in the butt to connect the wired one every time you want to use it.

I drilled a tiny hole in the battery door and inserted little carry strap.

daddybear Loc: Brunswick, NY

I have used the Vello model from B & H . RF wireless for the last couple of years. For under 40 bucks it has been very good. since it is RF I pre focus on the bird feeder and sit on my deck and push a button. I have the Canon model.
Just sent my son one as a stocking stuffer for his Nikon.

Daddybear

tip-ring Loc: Kansas, USA

Good information! Thanks, everyone.
I'm especially glad to find out I don't need to buy the $35 device from the local camera shop. I would be afraid someone would steal it from me and melt it down for the bullion.

tip-ring Loc: Kansas, USA

daddybear wrote:

. . . I pre focus on the bird feeder and sit on my deck and push a button. . . .

This is something I've been wanting to do! You just reminded me.

DEBJENROB Loc: DELRAY BEACH FL

MtnMan wrote:

I found the wireless much more useful. It is a pai... (show quote)

with the infrared input ... you must be in front of the camera to activate the shutter ... with the rf wireless you can activate he shutter from any angle .... that is a clear advantage ... also from greater distance ..