Remote shutter release? Do you use one? Any particular brand? for a D7000 Do you definitely get better results/less movement? Know my tripod isn't probably good either. Just took about...

Farview Loc: PA

Do you use one?
Any particular brand? for a D7000
Do you definitely get better results/less movement?
Know my tripod isn't probably good either.
Just took about a doz. bluebird pictures, loaded them on the PC, blew them up to some degree, and all are blurred. So thought maybe a remote shutter release would help.
Suggestions pls.
Definitely learning from this GREAT website and all you experienced photographers. thx so much

micro Loc: Texas

Farview wrote:

Do you use one?
Any particular brand? for a D7000
Do you definitely get better results/less movement?
Know my tripod isn't probably good either.
Just took about a doz. bluebird pictures, loaded them on the PC, blew them up to some degree, and all are blurred. So thought maybe a remote shutter release would help.
Suggestions pls.
Definitely learning from this GREAT website and all you experienced photographers. thx so much

I find that I can't get the most out of my tripod, unless I use a remote shutter release. I have a Nikon D5100 and the only option I have is a Nikon wireless remote. It's convenient, especially for self portraits, but I miss using the cable release I had for my old SLR.

snowbear

I use the Nikon wireless for my D40 - the ML-L3. I think it runs about $20. I don't know what the D7000 uses - it should be listed in the back of the owner's manual on on the Nikon website: http://www.nikonusa.com

bhfranklin Loc: Boston Area / Cape Cod

I use a Sony remote for my Alpha but even before I got that, I was reducing the shutter release shake by using the 2 or 10 second delay with the tripod. Allows the camera to settle down and not be shaken by pressing the release button.....just a thought

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

The D7000 uses the same ML-L3 wireless release, but the D7000 also has a sensor on the back of the camera so it can be tripped from behind just for your situation. Its a bit of a battery hog though as there is no on-off switch on it.

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

Show us some photos and tell us your settings and maybe we can tell you what's going on. Are you sure it is camera movement blur? Subject movement? Wrong focus point? There are lots of reasons for blurry pix.

If it's camera movement and you are on a tripod, then a remote release can help. Lots to choose from not only from Nikon but many aftermarket suppliers like "Cowboy Studios" etc

Farview Loc: PA

WOW, getting lots of helpful info here, but...
deleted all the blurry bluebird pics already, sorry.
checked the local Cardinal Camera shop and they have a wireless remote I'll pick up tomorrow.
Now, MTshooter, where is that sensor on the back of the D7000, chking my book and camera, can't find it.
Gonna wear out this User's Manual before I learn all I need to.
thx again for all your help. maybe tomorrow I'll send sharp bluebird pics.
Whoever it was that sent in those hummingbird pics a day or so ago, that were really wonderful. Here in SE Pennslvania we only have one kind, the ruby throated hummingbird, and I haven't see one at my feeder yet this spring.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Farview wrote:

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Look JUST to the right of your joystick control button, its small.

Farview Loc: PA

YES, mighty small but found it, and also the one on front, thx. Wonder if I'll learn to use the remote.
SO much to learn when one is old; but heard said "if you don't use it, you lose it", can't afford that.

Danilo Loc: Las Vegas

Hi Farview,
I use that same remote on my D5100 and I have to select "remote" on my shooting menu for it to work. MT Shooter uses a D7000 and can tell you if you must do that also.
I also use a Vello radio remote that allows for greater distance between the camera and I. It will also shoot from another room (no need for "line of sight". More $$ though.

Iowegan

ALSO!!

If your to the point that you're using a remote shutter, you might as well use Exposure Delay Mode, found on d11 in the Custom Setting Menu.
It will provide another ~1sec of delay once the mirror is raised before releasing the shutter.
It will make a difference in vibrations.

Something else, I found that if I manually focus, I can achieve better results than AF, every time.

MadMike Loc: SALT LAKE

the d5100 also has a rear sensor, I use mine a lot. Also turn off the AV switch when on tripod.

MT Shooter wrote:

The D7000 uses the same ML-L3 wireless release, but the D7000 also has a sensor on the back of the camera so it can be tripped from behind just for your situation. Its a bit of a battery hog though as there is no on-off switch on it.

R'laine Loc: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

I bought a Hongdak MC-DC2 wired remote for my Nikon D3100, according to the seller it's also compatible with the D7000. I love it, that plus a tripod had me getting some awesome photos of the moon last week.

senad55verizon.net Loc: Milford, NJ

MT Shooter wrote:

The D7000 uses the same ML-L3 wireless release, but the D7000 also has a sensor on the back of the camera so it can be tripped from behind just for your situation. Its a bit of a battery hog though as there is no on-off switch on it.

There's a sensor inside the camera in what used to be called the film plane, but on the back of the camera? Whatsup?

snowbear

A sensor for the wireless shutter release. The D7000 has one on the back of the body, while some models have it on the font of the body.

The wireless release replaces the cable release that used to screw into the shutter buttons on mechanical shutter cameras.