Nikon MC-DC1 Remote Cord for Nikon D70S & D80 Digital SLR Cameras

The only 2 things I'd change about this product:

1) include a 6' or 12' extension cord to allow you to get a little further from the camera (think sticking the camera on a pole for perspective views)

2) allow the remote to rapid fire - you can't hold the button down and fire continuously like you can with the actual shutter switch.

Other than that - it does it's job. An electronics wiz (like me) can get around #1, #2 is probably a firmware issue (Nikon - are you listening?)

i bought this in june to use with nikon d80. use it to take picture of fireworks. it stall a little, but i found out that it was because most d camera ony use up to 4gb. i was using an 8gb. it works great after i switch out the card. before that i also took it for a swim. after that i took it to utha to take pictures of lightnings. i perform very well even after taking it for a swim.

Bought this as a birthday gift and the receiver was more than happy to get it. He is a fussy about photography equipment and he is enjoying this.

Lightweight. Does what it is supposed to do. I like the shutter release lock feature as it allows me to take long exposures (some have been for 10 minutes).

The Nikon Remote Cord carries out the same function as the cable release on film cameras. It plugs into the camera and has the same functions: either to release the shutter at a predetermined shutter speed or hold the shutter open in "bulb" mode. The control responds exactly as the shutter release button on the camera by setting the exposure and focus when held half way down. It works flawlessly. For macro photography such a device is very necessary. Its advantage over the wireless version is that you don't have to be facing the camera to activate. It would not replace the wireless in some situations as the cord is only 3 feet long.