Nikon ML-3 Remote Control Set for 10 Pin Remote DSLR Cameras, USA Warranty

SKU: NKML3U MFR: 4645
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Key Features

  • Nikon ML-3 remote control: Enjoy long-range wireless freedom for your DSLR photography.
  • Easy to use remote: Trigger your Nikon 10-pin camera remotely for sharper self-portraits.
  • Capture stunning landscapes: Precise control prevents camera shake with this wireless remote.
  • Durable build: This Nikon remote set includes a protective case for worry-free travel.
  • Responsive trigger: Never miss a shot with the ML-3's instant, reliable camera activation.
  • Good battery life: Extend your shooting sessions with this efficient, long-lasting remote.
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Gretchen C : does it work with d850?ANDREW R : Yes
tom c : Will this work with a pocket wizard mini set in the camera hot shoe and this remote one the pocket wizard hot shoe?Shamrock N : No sir it will not...
Shopper : Will this work on a nikon D610?ALAN K : I would think so. Does the D610 have a 10 pin remote control port? My D810 and D4s do, my old D300, D3x, D2x and D800 also did. Just about any of Nikon's BETTER camera do but look before you jump! AlanKMICHELLE C : Yes, it works.

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2020-12-31T07:21:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good tool

Quality as always, no surprises. Works just the way it should.

DAVID R.

2019-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb remote control when used in conjunction with Nikon camera internal Delay Timer modes and Time Lapse.

Works with all Nikon F & D Pro cameras (will also work with D810/D850 and other bodies). Most reviews state that it does not work other than Single or Continous modes... but this is not quite correct. Simply set your camera body (such as the Nikon D800) to Self-Timer mode (C3 in Menu), and set the details how you want it to remotely fire (for example: 20 seconds delay, followed by 10 shots, at 3-second intervals). The camera will then begin to count down your set delay function and fire at your pre-set intervals. The ML-3 will also work in conjunction with your in-camera body Delay Timer function and Remote Trigger (Fires instantly or starts countdown Delay) when something or someone moves between ML-3 Transmitter & Receiver infrared beam. Very useful for my professional work. Note: the Receiver swivels around on its axis, to point in any direction. Use a Nikon ML-3 holder or flash arm if you need to also use on-camera hotshoe flash with this unit.

GLOBETROTTER

2017-12-04T08:06:32

Rated 3 out of 5

Poor design by Nikon

It does what it is supposed to do on my D850, but that's about it. It is overpriced for it's build quality. It is hard to lock the plug on the camera, it's bulky, and the transmitter switch is poor quality and can easily be turned on accidentally. Why I don't know why Nikon didn't just build the IR system into the camera like on the D750 and others.There are loads of these on eBay for 1/2 price and now I know why.

Victor B.

2015-12-05T10:28:12

Rated 2 out of 5

Range too short

Everything works great, but it has no range. It is bad if you where expecting it to fire off your camera long distances, like for bird watching... I threw it in my box of shame, with the other items that don't work very well. Waste of money again.

Bignads

2013-05-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It makes a huge difference in some of my specialty shoots!

The remote control is small and light; and some of its features include ‘auto triggering’ and delayed shutter release and a control labeled ‘C’ which stands for Continuos and a ‘S’ which stands for Single shot. I tested the feature which the remote provides with automatically taking a pic when a subject moves between the receiver and the transmitter; It’s called Auto Trigger mode; Between the transmitter and the receiver, an infrared pointing from the transmitter to the receiver; if anyone crosses the path between the transmitter which should not move and the receiver which stays still as possible as well. I got a couple of shots of birds eating pop corn I purposely left on the floor, but none of the shots impressed me; still, what I learned is that ‘it works’ and I’m confident that if planned better, this feature may provide unachievable shots if we tried our best to approach wild animal subjects. To operate without interference, the ML-3 has to be in a clear ‘line of sight’ to operate without interference, but this is partially solved by sticking one side of Velcro to the top of the receiver and glueing them together; the other velcro side glue it to a part of the camera’s side, and put them hanging together with the receiver pointing towards you; if you must move from your standing location behind the camera, just separate the two Velcroed receiver/camera and reposition the receiver pointing towards where you’ll be as needed. I didn’t notice any interference while using the remote; it responded at the first push of the remote’s shutter button. The transmitter is so well design, that it works exactly like the camera’s shutter button; one light press of the button and it starts the camera’s ‘autofocus’ sensors; then a deeper push to the button takes a picture! This remote control proved mostly helpful when shooting with Micro lenses (I have the 200mm Micro lens) and when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod; one more thing, to avoid even less vibrations coming into the camera’s body, change the settings to Mirror Up; that way when the picture is taken, the mirror’s vibrations won’t affect the shutter’s moment at all, because the Mirror goes up first, and then the picture is taken. I see many uses for this Transmitter; I also have rechargeable batteries in the remote control (3 AAA).

J L.

2013-05-08T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Nikon should copy Canon

I have a Canon T3iwhich has infrared built in, repot costs $19, it also has a single pin remote cable, $6.95. I have a Nikon D800, I have to deal with all this expensive extranious equipment. Nikon should do better, and cheaper.... recommended because you have to use it...

CHRISTOPHER T.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great.

Simple and easy to use.

Michael

2011-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The product is easy to use and very reliable.

The Nikon ML-3 Wireless Modulite Remote allows the unit to be used without worrying about radio interference. The effective range of 8 metres is more than adequate for remote photography of wild games and portrait. The additional features such as automatic triggering and dual channel operation extend the versatility of the ML-3. Now when photographing my Grandchildren, I can be included in the pictures without depending on other people. I would strongly recommend in getting also the SK-7 Mounting Bracket leaving free the camera hot-shoe for flash.

Nikson

2011-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

good product--easy to use--Nikon D700

easy to work with,set up and use with tripod

shutternutt

2009-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Stupidly Overpriced, Limited to 26 feet!

To photo birds upclose with success it helps to set up the camera and flash and back off. This usually means disappear from view. The range of this gadget is not sufficient for many venues.

Gandalf

2009-06-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy & perfect companion for camera

I bought this product in May 2009 for my D700 camera. It was very much easy to install and put in use. Even though my hands are pretty steady, I found the use of remote extremely useful while shooting landscapes and macro shots. I would definitely recommend this to anybody. My only pick is, I'm not able to find that bracket which can be attached to tripod to mount the sensor.

Vandana B.

2008-10-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works Great

Works Great, I have used this for a short time and I will use it for all my tripod shooting.

ALLEN S.

2008-07-12T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

nikon ml-3 a hands free must

great product wish it had a longer range

charles

2008-04-26T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Apology for review done in January.

Earlier in January I had wrote a review and had stated that I had found some difficulty in mounting the reciever part of the remote when wanting to use a pop up flash or a hot shoe mounted flash unit. After working with this remote a bit more and LOOKING MORE CLOSELY, I realized that the reciever part of the remote could be screwed on to a second tripod that could be positioned next to the tripod that the camera was mounted to. I am sorry for any confussion that my other review may have caused. The only thing that I did find a bit disappointing is that it didn't have more range to it and that you had to be so accurate in aiming it, as this might help to aid in photographing birds animals and butterflies. The product does work at the range that it is advertised as being able to work at.

P.H

2008-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just Works. Period. (D200)

This remote is perfect--it does exactly what is advertised to do, albeit with slightly better range in the field. A trick.... When I'm using my flash, I put some double stick tape on the side and glue the receiver to the flash. That holds it on.

Solomon P.

2008-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Gets the job done

I found some difficulty with the product as far as mounting it was concerned. The reciever part of the remote is supposed to be mounted on the hot shoe mount of the camera and does so just fine. But I found myself scratching my head wondering where I would mount the reciever when I wanted to use the popup flash or a hot shoe mounted flash. I did however manage to rig up the reciever to work in conjunction with the flash, but felt that this might be something that the manufacturer would like to take into consideration for improvement on this product. I also had found that the remote had to be pointed pretty much right on target as far as aiming it right at the reciever in order to activate the cameras shutter.

P.H

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Shutter Release

The ML3 is a great shutter release just plug it in, turn it on and you’re ready to snap photos. I’m using the same batteries that in installed when I first purchased the product. It is small and fits easily in my camera bag. It’s a wireless remote so you’re not encumbered with wires. I don’t know how extensive a range it has but I have never exceeded it. I’ve used it on a D100 and D200 and expect it will work on other Nikon products.

John

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works as expected

No manual was included with gray market product. Pretty straight forward to figure out on your own however. Comes with pouch to store the remote and receiver. Remote must be aimed directly head-on to the receiver; has a very narrow angle of use. I suspect this is intentional, especially for beam interruption triggering mode. The receiver mounts snuggly in the flash hot shoe and can be rotated and locked for off angle triggering. I've remotely triggered the camera from 30' away. If you frequently setup the camera on a tripod and wish to include yourself in the photo, this product is a must buy and wife approved. A friend uses this to take wide angle "aerial" photos with his camera securely mounted at the end of a 16' collapsing pole. If you are looking for a simple shutter trigger release, this will work, but is overkill. I used this product with a Kodak SLR/n & Nikon D2h.

Speednut

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Neat gadget with helpful capabilities.

This accessory is great for family or self pics and covert capture of wildlife. I have gotten 50-60 foot range with it, well over the spec of 30 feet. On the minus side, the remote's battery door tends to slip off. Also, remember to turn off the remote when finished or it will be dead the next time you need it.

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  • Nikon 10-pin

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FEATURED REVIEWS

The product is easy to use and very reliable.

By Nikson

The Nikon ML-3 Wireless Modulite Remote allows the unit to be used without worrying about radio interference. The effective range of 8 metres is more than adequate for remote photography of wild games and portrait. The additional features such as automatic triggering and dual channel operation extend the versatility of the ML-3. Now when photographing my Grandchildren, I can be included in the pictures without depending on other people. I would strongly recommend in getting also the SK-7 Moun...

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It makes a huge difference in some of my specialty shoots!

By J L.

The remote control is small and light; and some of its features include ‘auto triggering’ and delayed shutter release and a control labeled ‘C’ which stands for Continuos and a ‘S’ which stands for Single shot. I tested the feature which the remote provides with automatically taking a pic when a subject moves between the receiver and the transmitter; It’s called Auto Trigger mode; Between the transmitter and the receiver, an infrared pointing from the transmitter to the receiver; if anyone cr...

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Experience the freedom of remote photography with the ML-3 Remote Control Set, designed specifically for 10 Pin Remote DSLR Cameras. This advanced system offers two separate channels of control via an infrared LED beam, allowing for seamless and automatic camera operation from a distance of up to 26 feet (8m).

The ML-3 Remote Control Set provides a range of shooting modes to suit your creative needs. Choose from single-frame shooting (S), continuous shooting (C), a 3-second delayed shooting (DELAY), or test the operation in A. TRIG mode. With the capacity for single-frame shooting of 5,000 or higher, this remote control set is designed to handle your most demanding photography sessions.

The transmitter is powered by two AAA-type alkaline or high-rate manganese batteries, while the receiver draws power directly from the camera body, ensuring you're always ready to capture the perfect shot. The compact dimensions of the transmitter (approx. 4.6" x .85" x 1.2") and receiver (approx. 2" x 1.4" x 1.8") make this set easy to carry and handle.

The ML-3 Remote Control Set is compatible with a wide range of DSLR cameras, including the D5, D4S/D4, D3 Series, D2 Series, D1 Series, D810/D810A, D800/D800E, D700, D500, D300/D300S, D200, and D100 models.

Note: Continuous standby time is approximately 200 hours with F5, and approximately 190 hours with F100 or F90x, when using a fresh set of alkaline batteries. The weights of the transmitter and receiver (without batteries) are approximately 1.4 oz and 1.8 oz, respectively.

Take your photography to new heights with the ML-3 Remote Control Set for 10 Pin Remote DSLR Cameras.

Nikon ML-3 Features

  • Infrared LED beam remote control for DSLR cameras with up to 26 feet range
  • Multiple shooting modes including single, continuous, and delayed shooting
  • Compatible with Nikon D5, D4S/D4, D3 Series, and more DSLR models
  • Extended standby time with efficient power usage from camera body or batteries
  • Compact and lightweight design for easy portability and handling
  • Simple operation with two-channel output for versatile camera control

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Nikon ML-3 remote control: Enjoy long-range wireless freedom for your DSLR photography.
  • Easy to use remote: Trigger your Nikon 10-pin camera remotely for sharper self-portraits.
  • Capture stunning landscapes: Precise control prevents camera shake with this wireless remote.
  • Durable build: This Nikon remote set includes a protective case for worry-free travel.
  • Responsive trigger: Never miss a shot with the ML-3's instant, reliable camera activation.
  • Good battery life: Extend your shooting sessions with this efficient, long-lasting remote.

What's in the box:

  • Transmitter
  • Receiver
  • Case
  • Transmitter Wrist Strap