Nikon ML-3 remote control alternative for D300s

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

12/25/2009 11:09:46 PM · #1

Is there an alternative to the Nikon ML-3 for the D300s? I found these two that are similar from an older thread, but they don't appear to have the motion sensor capabilities. Are there alternatives that have the motion sensor?

Cactus
JJC... or whatever

Bugzeye

12/25/2009 11:32:59 PM · #2

Are you looking for a cheaper alternative or just something different? I wanted to get one with motion sensor when I purchased my MC-36 Remote a couple of years ago. But at the time I couldn't justify the price.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

12/25/2009 11:59:33 PM · #3

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

The $200+ price tag is making me cringe. Definitely looking for something cheaper, but at the same time hoping for the same functionality. I'm a dreamer, what can I say...

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/26/2009 12:30:03 AM · #4

You can build your own photogates pretty cheap with some electronics knowledge and planning. DIY Photogate. Photogate FAQ. You can also build a soundgate too if you want. I haven't personally built one, but I remember seeing somebody on DPC that used these, and I read up about them, but decided I didn't have enough of a need for it to dedicate the time.

Here are some online success examples
Wireless triggering
Wireless trigger with delay and flash
Example for high speed photography

Message edited by author 2009-12-26 00:37:06.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

12/26/2009 02:01:44 AM · #5

Originally posted by spiritualspatula:

Intriguing, but the last time I built anything electric was in 3rd grade when I lit up a light bulb. Repair I do... build circuitry and plug it into my new camera? I don't trust myself. At least not without giving myself some schooling, which I don't have time for at this point. I can't learn everything even though I really want to, heh. I'm willing to fork over a little extra to have something already prebuilt by someone that knows exactly what they're doing.

It's good info for someone else if they stumble across this thread though, so thanks!

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/26/2009 02:49:05 AM · #6

Originally posted by aliqui:

Ha. yeah, I sorta figured that might be the case. I've thought about building a wireless trigger using my Cactus triggers and a 10pin cord but haven't done it yet... due to time constraints and worry about damages, so I know where you're coming from (though I may still build one if I get bored at some point down the road). It's nice to know what all your options are though, and I know how pricey those Nikon releases are.

ETA: I hadn't gone to your Cactus link earlier... didn't know they were making their own one now (you can make one for less). Buuuut... if you were to get one of those Cactus triggers and connect the photogate up to it like in the link I put up, you wouldn't be in danger of anything but frying a piece of hong kong electronics since the worse it could do is send out a radio signal or short the transmitter (which isn't connected to the camera). Just figured I'd point that out. Good luck with your search. Out of curiosity, what are you planning to take photos of that requires motion triggering?

Message edited by author 2009-12-26 02:53:54.

Morgan

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

12/26/2009 08:47:45 AM · #7

I use the Nikon ML-3 and it works well. My wish would be for it to use RF rather than infrared, that way the range would be better and the potential for non-line-of-sight would improve too. So, unless you can find a model that is RF based, I would stay with the Nikon model, albeit a tad pricey.