Nikon MC-30 Review

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Introduction

July 2007

The Nikon MC-30 is the standard remote release cord for 10-pin Nikon cameras. It features a trigger lock button on the back of the remote for long / Bulb exposures.

Specifications

Length: 32" (80 cm)

Works with: (N)F90/x/s, F100, F5, F6, D1, D2 Series D3, D200, D300, and D100 with MB-D100.

Price from: $69.95 USD

Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com

Positives

• Bulb, the trigger lock is excellent for Bulb exposures.

Drawbacks

• Plastic-fantastic.
• Price. Rather pricey, you are paying top $ for the Nikon logo on this item, that said it's still valuable, especially for Macro/Bulb work.

Verdict

This Remote is a must for macro photographers, and users of long lenses. It's excellent for people doing long Exposures. For Dslr users this remote should be all you need, as the Nikon D2/D3series have most of the features of the more expensive MC-36. I find this remote a must have with my D200, even on a tripod. I find that the shutter lag and the mirror slap is to slow on my D200, resulting in blurred shots with long lenses on a tripod at slow shutter speeds.

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Performance
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Value

Nikon MC-30 Price: $69.95 USD

Alternatives

Nikon MC-36 Multi-Function Remote. From $139.95 USD

Nikon ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote Control. From $169.95 USD

*Prices and rebates are subject to change. Listed price is from July 31, 2009

Sample Pictures

Images have been imported to photoshop CS3 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images.