Using the ML-L3 remote control

The optional ML-L3 remote control (shown above) can be used for self-portraits or to reduce blur caused by

camera shake. There are two settings that can be used with the ML-L3.

Shooting mode Description

Delayed remote

Gives operator time to pose when taking self-portrait using

remote control.

Quick-response remote

Ensures quick shutter response; can be used to reduce blurring

caused by camera shake.

Long Time-Exposures

When the ML-L3 remote control is used in M mode, users can selected '- -' as the shutter speed. At this setting,

the shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (2 seconds

after the button is pressed in delayed remote mode) and remains open until the remote-control shutter-release

button is pressed a second time (maximum exposure time is 30 minutes). Nikon recommends using a fully-

charged EN-EL3 battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter when using long exposures. For information regarding

using the ML-L3 with flash please see the Cameras User manual.

Using the ML-L3 remote control:

1. Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

2. D50 users : press the button. and rotate the main command dial to access the options.

3. D60 users: press the cameras Menu button, go to the Custom Setting menu, #04 - Release Mode, and

choose either the 2S Delayed Remote or Quick Response remote option.

4. D70, D70s, D80, D90 users: Press the button and rotate main command dial until (delayed

remote) or (quick response remote) is displayed in the control panel.

5. D3000, D5000, D5100: the option is found in the Release Mode list. See pg 38 (D3000), pg 65 (D5000),

or pg 36 (D5100) in your user manual.

6. Frame the photograph. In autofocus (AF) mode, the camera shutter-release button can be used to check

focus, although only the shutter release-button on the remote control can be used to release the shutter.

Note - To ensure correct exposure in modes other than M, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand

or with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before pressing the shutter-release button. This will prevent light

entering via the viewfinder from interfering with the autoexposure operation.

7. Aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release

button on the ML-L3 (when using the remote outdoors, make sure that the subject is not backlit and that

the line of site between the transmitter and the infrared receiver is not blocked by the lens or other

obstacles). The maximum operational distance of the ML-L3 is 5m directly in front of the camera.

Custom Setting 2

Shooting mode AF-S (Single-servo AF) AF-C (Continuous-servo AF)

Delayed

remote

Once camera has focused, self timer lamp will blink for 2s

before shutter is released. If unable to focus, camera will

return to standby without releasing shutter.

Self-timer lamp blinks for 2s before

shutter is released. Camera does not

focus.

Quick

response remote

Shutter is released immediately after camera focuses. Self-

timer lamp will flash when shooting is complete. If unable to

focus, camera will return to standby without releasing

shutter.

Camera releases shutter immediately

without focusing. Self-timer lamp will

flash when shooting is complete.

To return to single-frame or continuous shooting mode, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to another

setting. The shooting mode in effect before remote control mode was selected will also be restored if no

operations are performed for the time selected for Custom Setting 25. The default setting is one minute.