Actually worth the cost?

I recently upgraded from a Nikon D100 to a D700 and was shocked to see that my fancy new camera does not accept a mechanical shutter release. I do a lot of close-up and long exposure work, so I consider a shutter release very important. I tried to get by on the cheap with a $10 third party substitute for the Nikon MC30, but it fell apart after only a couple of days of light shooting. So, with gritted teeth, I parted with $60 for this model. It is heavy duty, with a solid feel and sure action. This baby is the way to go if you need one. Is it actually worth the cost? For $60 there really should be more to it, like an interval timer or LED flashlight. However, it is a simple, heavy duty mechanical swith, no batteries required, that should last a lifetime.

Nikon MC30 Remote Cable Release - buy this one!

Dont waste your time and money on the cheap ones. The one I bought on Ebay for cheap was just too cheap! It worked for one shoot, and the next time part of the cable went bad. I even opened, cut and re-connected, but the wire in the cable was so bad it broke inside a second time.

This is heavy and solid and easy to use on my D300.

Nikon Cable Release - Watch out for autofocus

I am very satisfied with the release - BUT I had to discover that switching to manual focus will give instant reaction to pressing the release button. When I used autofocus it took forever for the process to initiate. I take 3 images at different exposure and use blend them using HDR so being able to take pictures quickly is a must. I walk carrying the tripod with camera attached. I wrap the cable around my neck strap (attached to camera)and that helps keep it from dangling. I find it difficult to screw on the locking collar but I'm willing to live with that and am looking for some kind of lightweight plastic "wrench" to help. Haven't had it long or used it much so I can't testify to longevity. I would buy it again.

Save Your Money

This is, quite simply, an unvarnished Nikon rip-off. I bought an identical version of this release cable on eBay for eight bucks, shipping included! See link below. Nikon seems to think that once you have bought one of their cameras, you are forever locked in to buying their expensive accessories exclusively. A previous reviewer was quite right. It's just an expensive hunk of Nikon plastic.

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Does what it's intended to do

A remote cable is an important camera accessory. When taking low-light time-exposure photos using a tripod, it's important to use mirror lockup and a remote shutter release cable. Why? Because even though you have mounted the camera on a tripod, when the shutter is open for a long time, even a tiny amount of shaking will cause blurring.

Another use for the Nikon MC-30 cable is to lock the shutter open while cleaning the digital sensor.

Finally, many portrait photographers use a remote cable shutter release so they can get closer to the subject, especially when taking photos of infants or small pets.

The Nikon MC-30 cable release is built by Nikon to the same quality standards as their cameras. Before the MC-30, I used an "ADIDT" cable release, purchased from an internet auction site. The ADIDT release failed during an important assignment, making it appear that the camera itself was malfunctioning. After a few minutes of panic, I removed the ADIDT cable release and the problem immediately  more

Nikon Cable release

I do a great deal of studio and table top work and always used a cable release to minimize camera shake. The self timer can do the job, but a cable release is better. I have a Nikon D300. The only criticism that I have is that it is a tight fit to be able to screw in the connection to the camera (it pushes in and then screws in to lock it in place). If I had arthritis or fat hands, this could be a problem. Otherwise, it works great.

Buy an alternative for $9.00

I bought an alternative Chinese-made brand on a popular auction site for $9. It does the same thing and is flawless on my D300. I do not see the purpose of paying $50 more for a piece of plastic that triggers a shutter. While I am willing to pay for quality products when necessary (hence, the D300), I don't see the need for a Nikon branded product in this case.

Every dSLR needs one!

If you are serious in any fashion in photography, you seriously need a cable release. Whether it is this one or a different one, you need a cable release. This one was simple and easy to use on the Nikon D200. Plug and play practically. No battery required, no special instruction required. The only thing is it would be nice to be a bit cheaper. But neitherless, was helpful on numerous occassion

Nikon MC30 - Very Nice, But I Could Use More Features

Bought Nikon MC30 to reduce camera shake on tripod. Works great. Really like the auto focus feature that comes with it. Think I will check out what else Nikon has by way of remote controls to increase user productivity and functionality.

No-simple switch!

With an engineering degree, I figured it an insult to paythis much for a simple switch! However, I was wrong, asthis isn't merely a simple switch! It is a two-stageswitch, that just like the shutter-release that's built intoour cameras, the first-stage auto-focuses, and the secondstage activates the shutter.With that in mind, this remote control cord is well worthits cost.

Nikon MC-30

This is a solid product, however, tactile feeling of thetrigger button is completely different if you compare itwith one on the camera so it feels a little weird. The cableis less flexible than I expected but on the other hand,silicone cables are magnets for dirt...Trigger button can be locked and unlocked with ease for longtime exposures.It is just too simple product to make any real complaints.

Jule's MC30 Remote

Works perfectly. it was a new product. Ordered it several days before July 4th and got it in time to use for fireworks photos.

All around, I'm pleased.NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in)

Enough for Me

I bought the MC-30 in Japan. It cost me about $20 and was worth it to me. I had recently purchased the D-200 and I've always had problems trying to do long exposure photos with the D-70 so, I bought the MC-30 hoping to have some fun with it.
Out of the box it does three things. First, it works just like the button on the camera; half way down to focus and all the way down to shoot. Second, holding the trigger down will (with continuous on the shooting mode) make the camera keep taking photos again just like the button on the camera. Third, the trigger has a lock on it to keep the button depressed for however long you feel.
There are two things that this remote doesn't do. First, it can't change your camera settings without going back to the camera and changing them there. ( I consider this moot. After I take a long exposure I always look at it on the back of the camera anyways.) Second, it is still wired to the camera. While this will keep you from searching for batteries so you can use  more

Nikon 10-Pin Remotes - MC-36 and MC-30 and the MC-20 Alternative

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,  more