Use Universal TV/VCR Remote For D50/70 Remote

[ZapMonster]

Happen to have one of this Universal Remote bought from Gaint few months back at about $15 or so to replace my TV/DVD/VCR remotes all at the same time.
Learnt from the web that the infra-code of the D50 remote is similar to Sony and JVC devices.
Confirm & chopped. Now I have a TV/DVD/VCR/D50 remote that could fire my D50 across the room ;p

Here are the Details:
Brand/Model: PowerPac RM-1001 Universal Remote
Code to program: 298 or Sony VCR
Activation Button: Play

I am happy now, I got another use for my remote.

Just to share.

 

[espn]

Hahaha :thumbsup: Good for you, but pity it would be too big to lug out for use on the streets.

Would look very cute pointing a TV remote at your camera with people looking :bsmilie: Innovative :thumbsup:

 

[blurrblurr]

so which button did you press?

 

[espn]

so which button did you press?

Read the first post.

 

[Artosoft]

so which button did you press?

"PLAY"

Regards,
Arto.

 

[Koelsch]

omfg this is sooo darn cute. taking a remote and shooting. whahaha. damn cool nowadays. what's next man? ;p

 

[Artosoft]

omfg this is sooo darn cute. taking a remote and shooting. whahaha. damn cool nowadays. what's next man? ;p

'CLAP' remote trigger.

Clap your hand to take picture :bsmilie: .

Regards,
Arto.

 

[harry t]

cool. I have this remote at home too ! Thanks for sharing and the code as well

cheers

 

[yyD70S]

A $ more (maybe less) and you could have purchased the original Nikon Infrared Remote Control ML-L3 and with the added portability.

 

[smallaperture]

It would be fantastic if you can use the remote to trigger the D200, which requires an expensive dedicated remote to work, although I am still waiting eagerly to get that cam.

 

[ZapMonster]

well.... I got one laying at home, might as well make full use of it. Got a card size one I tuck somewhere, maybe I would use that to learn from this big ma-ma. Then I can use that for my photo outing.

 

[ZapMonster]

Most welcome, bro. If i not wrong, the "5" button also activate the shutter. Enjoy your added features on ur existing remote.

 

[vince123123]

I thought the D200 doesn't have IR?

It would be fantastic if you can use the remote to trigger the D200, which requires an expensive dedicated remote to work, although I am still waiting eagerly to get that cam.

 

[lsisaxon]

Hahaha :thumbsup: Good for you, but pity it would be too big to lug out for use on the streets.

Would look very cute pointing a TV remote at your camera with people looking :bsmilie: Innovative :thumbsup:

Yeah.. I think so too.. :thumbsup:

 

[lsisaxon]

A $ more (maybe less) and you could have purchased the original Nikon Infrared Remote Control ML-L3 and with the added portability.

Yeah.. The ML-L3 is not that expensive. Just about 2 rolls of slide film. You just need to shoot 72 shots with it and you know that it is already worth it.

 

[HeWolf]

If you have the original remote, can try do a outdoor test to see which has a longer range?

The universal remote should be powered by 2 x AAA battery. Can remote from further? :dunno:

 

[lsisaxon]

If you have the original remote, can try do a outdoor test to see which has a longer range?

The universal remote should be powered by 2 x AAA battery. Can remote from further? :dunno:

The ML-L3 can go about 25-30m.

 

[yanyewkay]

i tot the net ones are hoaxes.. cos I tried with all the remotes in my house also cannot work.. ahah

 

[ZapMonster]

i tot the net ones are hoaxes.. cos I tried with all the remotes in my house also cannot work.. ahah

All instruction send by remotes run on diff coded infra-red signal, there are millions of configurations, just need to get the right one. ;p
If u own one of Sony VCR, maybe the remote could work on yours.

 

[harry t]

agreed with zapmonster. anyway, the idea works as i got the same remote and the code is for sony vcrs. So if u got a Sony vcr or tv remote with vcr control, it may work.

But i probably wouldn't bring a tv remote out for a photoshot =)