Amazon Basics Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release For Nikon Digital SLR Camera, Black

I was a little skeptical at first ordering this because it wasn't a name brand device. However, in the long run it was worth the purchase. I had a small learning curve in order to use it. I was use to using a connected off camera device, wherein you don't have to change anything on the camera. You just plug it in and shoot. So, I did the same with this. It did not work. After checking the batteries and everything else I could, I finally stopped into a camera shop, and in 5 seconds he switched the camera to remote shutter mode, and it was working. (My small feeble brain was to blame...) After that the thing works great. I can be quite a ways from the camera and still trigger the shutter. Whether I am shooting in macro mode and just want to make sure I don't add any vibration to the camera, or I am shooting a picture with me in it I am happy with this. It is lightweight (about an ounce) which is nice when you are hiking and want to add as little weight as possible. It seems to be durable as I dropped it twice now and has had no issues. I am not sure how long the battery will last, but I will try to update that if possible. If it is a few years I may forget to do so, so if you read this in 2023 and see no update that most likely means the battery lasted a while. (Or I stepped in front of a bus trying to get that perfect picture!) Anyway, if you are deciding between a high priced name brand and this Amazon Basics device, go the less costly route with this one. You'll be happy.

I have an old Nikon D5000. This remote does work with that (older) camera. Once I had the camera setup, I had no problem operating the camera using this remote from about 20-30 feet away. It's a little bit nonintuitive to figure out how to get the camera into a mode where it "sees" the remote so I'll tell you how to do it. Don't press the menu button (like you'd think). Instead, on the left side of the back of the camera the bottom button is the "i" (information) button. Press that and then on the screen navigate down to the "S" option and press OK (button in center of joystick ring on right side of camera). Now you get some shutter release options. There are two for the remote. One has a picture/symbol of the remote with "waves" coming out of it, and the other is a similar symbol with "2s" beside it. The first one will snap the photo immediately and the second one has a 2 second delay after you press the remote before the photo is actually taken. The second time I used it days later I had forgotten how I got there so once I figured it out again I took my white paint pen and drew the "i" symbol on the remote to remind me how to get to the remote control option on the camera. But all that is not the remote's fault -- it's just a quirky camera menuing procedure. The remote itself works great. The only problem I had with it is that it's small and slippery so a few times I found it on the ground. Apparently I had put it in my pocket and when I sat down, it slipped out of my pocket onto the ground, where I luckily found it. It comes with a little bag and I looped this onto my camera neck strap so I'd always have it. Unfortunately I can't do that with my small Manfrotto one-touch tripod (which are fantastic by the way) because it's too heavy. So be sure to put the remote back in the bag attached to your strap or you'll risk losing it. To use this remote and have your shot framed properly you'll have to set up the shot with your viewfinder or display screen in advance with a tripod, or sandbag, or some other way of positioning the camera. Otherwise I guess you could always post process the photo with your camera or Photoshop to straighten or crop it.

This wireless remote control works pretty well and is a convenient tool for capturing photos without physically touching the camera. I initially bought it for self-timed shots and long exposures, and it definitely delivers in those areas. However, I ended up not using it as much as I thought I would, so it’s not something I reach for often. That said, it’s a great option for anyone who needs a reliable remote for hands-free shooting. The price is very reasonable, and it functions as expected. I’d recommend this remote to those who need a simple, budget-friendly solution for remote camera control. It’s a solid choice for people who take a lot of self-timed or long exposure shots.

Had to get a replacement for my lost Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control, and when I saw this AmazonBasics Wireless Remote Control for Nikon Cameras , I became curious, so I read the reviews here. Much to my surprise, found that it rated better than 4.7 out of 5 stars when I looked at it, while the Nikon original rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. That was a surprise, so I explored deeper. There was another brand that was even less, but with slightly less than 4.0 out of 5 stars at the time, decided to try the AmazonBasics version to see if it would work with my gear. Glad that I tried it, as it works perfectly with both my Nikon P7100 and my older Nikon D5000 DSLR , and though my original Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote has been lost, this new AmazonBasics version seems to have slightly longer range... not by much, but just slightly longer. It also has a decent soft drawstring carrying pouch, which is far handier than the one that came with my Nikon ML-L3. The Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging was good, and the multilingual instruction sheet was correct in all of its directions. My Nikon P7100 was not among the models listed to work with this, but since the older P7000 was listed, and is quite similar in many respects, I decided to go with it, and am glad that I did. Suggestions: Read your Nikon camera manual to better understand remote and self-timer operations. I found this with my original Nikon ML-L3, and it seems to be the same with this one. Some Nikon models have only one sensor located on the front, and others have sensors on the front and rear, so be aware of that before you think that you can stand far behind the camera and have it function. It may not. The rule here is to know your camera and RTFM, and if you don't know the term, just Google it. To use this remote, you'll have to first remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet from the battery compartment. It will be ready to go, but don't discard the sheet. The trigger on this remote is sensitive, and when you stow the remote away, you can kill the battery. The easy solution here is (1) to remove the battery after use, or (2) to re-insert that clear plastic insulator to preserve the battery. I use the second method. Incidentally, though the battery isn't listed in the product description, it's a standard 3V CR2025 lithium battery that you can pick up in just about any drug store or here on Amazon. There are many brands available, and this is just one of them . The battery number is also engraved on the + side (bottom) of the little battery tray in case you forget. This is a handy and reliable accessory for many Nikon models, and it's a worthy 5-star alternative to the Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote. 6/6/2012

This wireless remote control is great. It is less expensive than the Nikon branded model and it works quite well. I have used this with my D7000 and been very happy. I have triggered the camera from about 20 feet away. The construction seems like it is quality and it even comes with a small cloth carrying bag. The remote comes with a battery that has lasted a few hundred shots so far. Finally, I feel the need to point out how this works. This device simply sends a "trigger" signal to your camera. Then depending on how you have your camera set, the camera follows the trigger command. So, if you have your camera to fire 5 shots, one second apart, then you camera will do exactly that when you press the remote button. If you have your camera to fire after a ten second timer, then your camera will start the timer when you press the button. If you simply have your camera set to release the shutter, then that is what it will do. The point is, that all the settings are controlled on the camera and not in the remote. This is actually a good thing because Nikon can fit many more features into the camera body that the could not fit into the remote. I would definitely purchase this again and save the money over the Nikon branded remote (and I typically buy Nikon lenses and accessories). -Cheers!

I was hesitant to get this product at first because I wasn't sure if it would work with my camera, but it was so cheap I got it anyway. It is so simple and easy to use, and getting my camera into remote mode was so simple! I use this to take photos of myself for my blog, and it works perfectly! I have a nikon D3200 and it works up to 16 feet away! I moved too far and it wouldn't reach but just moving a few steps forward and it worked! Tip: put your camera on remote delayed setting, so you have a few seconds to hide the remote after you press the button! works wonders! and you dont have to do the self timer and then run to the correct spot. Its great and im so glad I discovered this product. Other reviews said the battery drained fast without being used so all I do just to extend the battery lifespan (never had issue so far) was to just take the battery out when not being used! also comes with a little felt baggie that protects it! great product and great price!

Most of the Amazon Basic products seem to be as good as many of the more expensive products they mirror. This wireless remote shutter seems to works with any of the IR model canon DSLRs. I have a much larger one that is also wireless and and has many features including the ability to fire from behind the camera. Sometimes the wireless sensor above the camera is bulkier than I want and this is an easy durable 2nd remote. My last one was another non canon brand that survived survived being run over many times and left out in the rain before it finally died after a year and a half. This item arrived on time with the hassle free packaging. Probably the smallest item and box I've ever ordered from Amazon. It linked up quickly and worked perfectly fine. The reason I'm returning it and giving it a 3 star rating is because it doesn't have an immediate shutter release. Just the 2 second delay. It's probably fine for many people and I don't mind have the adjustable setting allow for 2 seconds. I just rarely need or want it. It's either my fault for not checking closer and assuming all these types of remotes come with the switch on the back by the battery slot or perhaps it wasn't part of the description. either way, it's a perfectly good product and works well. It's just only a 2 second delay. No other option. Would recommend to anyone who is fine or wants a 2 second shutter delay.

Having spent all my money as well as my children's inheritance on lenses and other impressively expensive pieces of camera gear, I needed a cheap remote. This one fits the bill. Nothing fancy, small, inexpensive but feels nice, matte plastic and a rubbery button with a pleasant feel. No provision for a lanyard attachment or keyring hole; I may have to glue on a leash for a ring or something, because I know I'll lose this if I don't keep it clipped to the camera. With the 5Dii at least, this only works in self-timer mode; you have to push the AF/Drive button, then roll the thumbwheel over two clicks right to self-timer mode. Although normally you have two choices -regular ten second timer or 2-second timer- when you use the remote, you only get the two second delay no matter which icon is showing, which makes sense, really. This remote also works as a bulb mode start and stop shutter release; first click opens the shutter after a 2 second delay, second click closes it, and the LCD counts up the seconds of the exposure. Thanks to the other reviewer for mentioning that! Nifty, cheap, tiny, works fine so far. I doubt it has much range, but who really cares? This is just infrared, for when you're a few feet away at most, and it only works from the front where the sensor is unless you bounce off a mirror or something, which can be done. If you need longer range you need RF stuff, lots pricier. For most people and general uses, this seems like it'll do just fine. Perfect for group photos and fine for what I'm mostly doing, using it as a remote release for optimal clarity in the studio. However, the ad copy hype implies that you can use it to take a picture at the exact moment you want to, and this it does not actually seem able to do, at least not with the 5Dii. You will get a 2-second delay whether you like it or not; there doesn't seem to be a way around that. Fine for my purposes, but it's not simply an instant shutter release as far as I can tell, so one star off for that. The manual that came with it is impressively thick for a one-button, one-function device, but annoyingly does not list the 5D Mark II as being compatible, though it mentions seemingly every other Canon camera. The manual does not inform you that it works as a bulb release, but it does give you the scant information it presents in seven languages, so that's something. Waste of paper! You've probably found the best cheapest simple one-button remote around. If you have eight bucks left over from buying your other gear, give it a go!