Nikon MC-30 Review

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Introduction

July 2007

The Nikon MC-30 is the standard remote release cord for 10-pin 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: $64.95 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 series 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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Price from: $64.95 USD

Alternatives

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

Nikon ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote Control. From $164.95 USD

*Prices and rebates are subject to change. Listed price is from January 20, 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.