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NIKON MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord ( 33.5 inches ) | 
| Manufacturer: Nikon
List Price: $179.00
Buy New: $109.00 (On sale from $119.89)
You Save: $10.89 (9%)
New (14) Used (1) from $109.00
Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 9
MPN: 4917
Model: 4917
UPC: 018208049172
EAN: 0018208049172
ASIN: B000BY9CUY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Recommended for preventing camera shake during close-up (macro) photography | | • | Equipped with a trigger-lock function | | • | Especially useful in bulb exposure or focus-priority operation | | • | Programmable interval timer allows for time-lapse photography without manual intervention | | • | Data is displayed on the LCD screen |
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Product Description
MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord (33.5 in.)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 This is a very useful remote. April 2, 2007
B. Valentine (Seattle, WA)
55 out of 55 found this review helpful
I find this remote (MC-36) very useful and well built. I use it mainly for shooting single shots from a tripod to remove my fat fingers from the camera - thus removing camera shake when I would push the shutter release. The shutter button on the unit is large and easy to press. You can lock out all other buttons on the remote except the shutter button, therefore you don't press the Set button by mistake. Battery life seems reasonable. Batteries are not included - you need 2 AAA. Display is fine and has a backlight function. Fits well in your hand.
I wish the cord was a little longer, but it seems acceptable. The cord connects to the camera via the standard 10 pin connector with the bonus of a durable metal screw-in adapater thus holding it in place securely.
For those that want to be crazy, as what is life worth living if you can't be a little crazy, it's programmable for timed shooting where you can program up to 999 shots with 99 hours, 99 minutes and 99 seconds between each shot... of course, I can't think of a reason I would want to do that, but it's cool having the option - and what is life without options? You can get a lot more practical on the timed shooting also, where you can program in any number of shots (up to 999) over the course of any short (1 sec minimum) or long duration with interval times between shots. Programming is straight forward once you decide on frequency and interval times - the decision graph they give you in the manual leaves a little to be desired. The unit will beep when you are 3 seconds from the next timed shot - you can turn it off if you like. Countdown timer to next shot is shown on the display.
I guess if I had a real gripe it would be about the size of the manual. I like to pack manuals in my bag, as I am getting old and I forget. This manual comes in many different languages - all in the same manual. So I ripped out the 9 pages I needed as I didn't want to carry the 60 page thing around due to the weight. If you buy this you will know what I mean when you see the manual. I have no problem with multi-language manuals, but why not include them as seperate by language so I can recycle the ones I don't want and keep only the pages I need.
You want the ultimate captured memories of your kids growing up? Set up the tripod next to the crib and program in a shot every day for the next 999 days and watch your kids grow up on film (or on your hard drive if you are digital). Nice.
Not cheap in price, but very nice in functionality.
Edited 1/12/08: I broke down and bought a D300 (I couldn't resist) and it works just fine on it also. I am still using this remote after 8 months and I am still loving it. I use it anytime I put the camera on a tripod.
 Nikon 10-Pin Remotes - MC-36 and MC-30 and the MC-20 Alternative April 29, 2006
Wildness (Colorado Plateau)
44 out of 62 found this review helpful
I have yet to use the new Nikon MC-36 10-pin Camera Remote, but I have used the more simple MC-30 10-pin Camera Remote, both of which are listed as compatible with the new Nikon D200 Digital SLR (a departure from the strictly cable release D100 - for better and worse).
The MC-30 is simple and straight forward to use - it is essentially an electrical version of a cable release. I did find it to stick occasionally, but I got used to its feel and minimized it.
The MC-36 is the electronic remote with control capabilities such as timed Bulb shots. VERY HANDY!
Here's the REAL TIP of this review: with both the MC-30 and MC-36 out of stock everywhere, what does a new D200 owner have to do to get cable release? Well, I am using my MC-20 from my F100! I don't know if the MC-36 has more bells and whistles or some fancy digital specific functions, but I have tested my MC-20 and everything works as expected! I did some timed shots in Bulb with no problems.
Though the MC-20 has been discontinued, it is still available used through eBay or possibly your local camera shop. And, probably at a better overall bargain than the MC-30 or MC-36 new (especially with some vendors who do have them charging 50-100% above retail!).
Macro photographer must-have-tool July 13, 2007
Michael Kotski (Mill Valley, CA)
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
For macro photography, this remote is a must for professional quality photos. Press the release once and the mirror locks up (setting on Nikon D-200), press again and the exposure begins. This insures flawless macro shots that often require long exposure with small ISO values for maximum quality. The remote works without batteries for simply locking the mirror up and triggering the shutter. With batteries in, you can program the release for multiple timed exposures. A must tool. Please see my web site for macro photo examples using this tool bought from amazon: http://thirdeyephotocreations.com/
Great Attachment May 7, 2007
raylaw (California, USA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have not used the MC-36 very much yet, but what a great attachment for long exposure and time lapse photography. I mostly use it for long exposure over 30 seconds and while the exposure is activated I need my hands free. This attachment allows this. I know my camera (Nikon D200) has features to allow intraval shots and setting long exposure, but it is limited in the time of exposures and this device allows me to do this type of photography.
I have read in forums of disappointment in the size of the MC-36 and that there is no on-off switch, but this does not bother me. If you may be concerned about it's size (6" L x 1 1/2" W x 1/2" T) try and find one in a camera store. If you are concerned about battery use in a rest mode, take them out.
A must have! July 17, 2007
B. D. Collins
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Before, I was using the timer and every time I hit the shutter button the camera shook just a little and I always had to make some sort of adjustment, or I had to handle the camera for interval shooting. Not any more, with the MC-36 cord I can set everything need for interval shooting, or just be able to shoot without touching the camera at all. I gave this a 4 out of 5 stars because it should have a little pouch to set it in while shooting in interval instead of hanging it off by the cord itself. other than that it's great.
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