El Cheapo Ebay IR-remote Control For Nikon dSLRs, Tested on a D90

0.99 $ off Ebay, this is how it works...Remember, the IR receiver/eye of the Nikon 90 is on the FRONT of the camera, just above the place where it says "D90". During this test the camera was in manual focus mode.

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[fauldzuk]

An even better test would be to walk further and further away from the camera to test it's indoor range. Then try a similar test outdoors too. I would imagine that being outdoors would limit range significantly, as well as having to be more directly in front of the camera.

I have seen these types of remote on ebay, just wondering whether to spent another few quid and get a remote/receiver combo. Not so much for massive range, but more importantly angles to the camera.

[roflmaome]

@fauldzuk Well, for outdoor use you want to be close. Since I posted this video two years ago I've used this thing in many different situations and it's certainly usable and it's not any worse than Nikons own IR-remote.

Now, on the subject of dropping the few bucks for a thing like this, or a "proper" wired or wireless remote, that depends on how and where you plan to use it. Personally I tend to mostly use the timer on the camera set at 5-10 seconds...

[fauldzuk]

@roflmaome I appreciate the rapid response. What I like about your remote is portability, perhaps I will get one of these as well as a 'proper' alternative. I was shooting some nesting birds in the garden the other day, & I would like to be well away from the camera.

Just for your reference the remote/receiver combo I was talking about can be found if you run a google/ebay search for: wireless remote switch for Nikon D3 D700 D1H D1X D300. They seem fairly cheap too!

[roflmaome]

@fauldzuk I got no experience with those, but I've seen then when browsing eBay. They probably work, these things are very simple, not exactly high-tech. For a scenario like you suggest I'd go for something else than an IR-remote!

[JPetrucci744]

Hi, does this remote autofocus?

[roflmaome]

It makes the camera try to focus on whatever is under the selected focus area, yeah, and then fire. You can prefocus by half-pressing the shutter release button, or set the camera to manual focus to achieve instant shutter release.

[fauldzuk]

@roflmaome I agree with you. I think that in my case I need something that would be a little more flexible/powerful. The alternative 'combo' was only £12 anyway. At that price I might as well get that AND a tiny IR remote for situations that require less kit! Thanks

[Lester284L]

does it work with d90?

[Lester284L]

can you use continuous shooting with it?

[mykatamari]

I bought the wired version. The button on the remote I am getting works like the on on the camera, goes halfway press and full press