MC-30 Infrared Shutter Release Conversion Project

[idor]

Hey Guys.....
I found this interesting post in nikonians forum.....

http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCF...202/16019.html

anyone want to sacrifice their MC-30 to "experiment?"

[wiz23]

Thanks, man. This is interesting, but beyond me

[c_jit]

This is great !!!

This is not 100% Nikon, so be prepared to upset some people here (and I like that too !!).

Thanks for sharing.

[idor]

Originally Posted by c_jit This is great !!! This is not 100% Nikon, so be prepared to upset some people here (and I like that too !!). Thanks for sharing.

never mind lah.... can use on Nikon camera can already...

[wiz23]

Originally Posted by idor never mind lah.... can use on Nikon camera can already...

True

[espn]

Yeah, not nikon ML-3 better

[c_jit]

Originally Posted by espn Yeah, not nikon ML-3 better

S$250 vs S$50

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by wiz23 Thanks, man. This is interesting, but beyond me

i thought you are going to buy your D200.. this is good for you

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by c_jit S$250 vs S$50

ML3 where go so expensive ?

[c_jit]

ML-3 is for Camera with no IR port but use 10 pins connection/remote ie. F5, F6, F100, D1, D2, D100, D200. It is very expensive. US.$ 165.

ML-L3 is for Camera with IR port ie. F65, F80, D70 or Compact P&S. ML-L3 Pricing at US.$ 25.

Both can be replaced by DIY or 3rd party IR remote at $2-$10 which basically does the same job.

And before someone say ML-3 can be hoo-hah to auto triggering, delayed or shooet single shot or continuous shooting. A DIY IR commander can be program to do the same things plus more (time interval, proximity detection etc.) if one know program IR controller chip.

Wildlife and Crowd monitoring programs use a lot of IR activated camera both passive and active to study behaviours.

[wiz23]

Originally Posted by Beachboy i thought you are going to buy your D200.. this is good for you

Not so soon lah. By the time I'm ready, D300 come out liao

[alechim]

hmmm quite interesting...

[markccm]

Originally Posted by Beachboy ML3 where go so expensive ?

ML-3 is expensive.
comes in 2 parts.

unlike the ML-L3 for D70

[idor]

Originally Posted by markccm ML-3 is expensive. comes in 2 parts. unlike the ML-L3 for D70

thats why i find the link real interesting and post to see if anyone wants to try and also improve on the design to add more features... and most importantly willing to share the info with us...

[idor]

Originally Posted by c_jit ML-3 is for Camera with no IR port but use 10 pins connection/remote ie. F5, F6, F100, D1, D2, D100, D200. It is very expensive. US.$ 165. ML-L3 is for Camera with IR port ie. F65, F80, D70 or Compact P&S. ML-L3 Pricing at US.$ 25. Both can be replaced by DIY or 3rd party IR remote at $2-$10 which basically does the same job. And before someone say ML-3 can be hoo-hah to auto triggering, delayed or shooet single shot or continuous shooting. A DIY IR commander can be program to do the same things plus more (time interval, proximity detection etc.) if one know program IR controller chip. Wildlife and Crowd monitoring programs use a lot of IR activated camera both passive and active to study behaviours.

hmmmm.... you got more info regarding DIY IR commander?

[c_jit]

Some assembly and soldering skill is required.
Simple IR Switch
IR Controller Kit

You should be able to get any of these at Sim Lim Sq.

The most difficult part to find is a Nikon 10 pin interface plug.
You can buy a MC-30 and modify it to have IR capability as shown by the original poster.
Or buy a cheap made in china ADIDT and modify it as well.

ADIDT Remote Shutter Cord

[wiz23]

Originally Posted by c_jit Some assembly and soldering skill is required. Simple IR Switch IR Controller Kit You should be able to get any of these at Sim Lim Sq. The most difficult part to find is a Nikon 10 pin interface plug. You can buy a MC-30 and modify it to have IR capability as shown by the original poster. Or buy a cheap made in china ADIDT and modify it as well. ADIDT Remote Shutter Cord

Thanks for the info, man!

[idor]

Originally Posted by wiz23 Thanks for the info, man!

wiz you making one a not...

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted by idor wiz you making one a not...

if wiz23 make, i will order from him for sure

[wiz23]

Originally Posted by idor wiz you making one a not...

No lah, I'm not so handy with tools

Most prob will buy a ML-3 later. Can use with my F100, then later maybe D200