Gotta warn you guys against buying cheap shutter cords for D300.

[fuzzybabybunny]

This is a warning to those with Nikon cameras like the D300... do NOT buy the cheapo remote shutter cords on eBay from makers like Jueying.

http://atnexthk.com/ebay/Shutter%20N1.jpg

These are incredibly cheap and will stop working easily. The first one I had lasted less than 200 pictures before the shutter button wouldn't respond anymore. Thinking it was a fluke because I have had excellent luck with cheap eBay Canon XT and 30D shutter cables, I ordered another one. This one died on me in the middle of a job after less than 200 uses again. It lasted less than a month, and generally a dead shutter cord means it will be impossible for you to get a shot otherwise due to vibration from your hand. Luckily I was able to up the ISO and widen my aperture to get by, plus it was at the end of the shoot, but it was not a pleasant surprise.

Now I guess I gotta go out and buy a real Nikon cable.

 

[andylawcc]

thanks for teh headsup

 

[jpeyton]

Some cheap ones (like the one you linked) are poorly constructed.

However there are some good eBay options; most notably, the Phottix Cleon II and the Phottix Plato.

 

[Pneumothorax]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Some cheap ones (like the one you linked) are poorly constructed.

However there are some good eBay options; most notably, the Phottix Cleon II and the Phottix Plato.

Another vote for the Phottix as they work great on my D300 and D700 bodies.

 

[yllus]

Can you recommend a brand/seller of cheap Canon shutter cables? I have a 40D.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: yllus
Can you recommend a brand/seller of cheap Canon shutter cables? I have a 40D.

There are some good eBay options; most notably, the Phottix Cleon II and the Phottix Plato.

 

[Shimmishim]

agreed. i have the cleon and i've used it with the 40D and the 1D mark 3 and had no problems.

 

[yllus]

FYI guys, I bought a Phottix C8 wireless remote from Hong Kong Supplies (seller name "etefore") on eBay a couple of weeks ago.

It arrived last night, packaged in an envelope with bubble wrap inside around the actual retail box. Inside the box was a note mentioning that because the item I had purchased was now discontinued, I was being sent the Phottix Cleon II instead. The advantages are 16 million channels as opposed to just 16, improved signal range (50-100m vs. 100m+) and better resistance to signal noise.

Needless to say I'm pretty pleased. Give them a try if you're looking for a wireless remote for your Nikon or Canon DSLR.

Edit: AT censors links to eBay, so I'll give the name of the eBay seller instead of a link.

 

[ivan2]

Originally posted by: yllus
FYI guys, I bought a Phottix C8 wireless remote from Hong Kong Supplies (seller name "etefore") on eBay a couple of weeks ago.

It arrived last night, packaged in an envelope with bubble wrap inside around the actual retail box. Inside the box was a note mentioning that because the item I had purchased was now discontinued, I was being sent the Phottix Cleon II instead. The advantages are 16 million channels as opposed to just 16, improved signal range (50-100m vs. 100m+) and better resistance to signal noise.

Needless to say I'm pretty pleased. Give them a try if you're looking for a wireless remote for your Nikon or Canon DSLR.

Edit: AT censors links to eBay, so I'll give the name of the eBay seller instead of a link.

yeah they are pretty good. I had a bad 40D grip (leaks power), and they replaced it for me. had to paid for 1 way shipping to HK but otherwise they are great.

 

[jpeyton]

Yes, my Phottix Plato arrived yesterday, and the seller (etefore AKA hksupplies) also sells the camera cables for the Plato separately for $8 shipped. Instead of buying two remotes for my D700 and D90, I just bought the Plato N8 (D700) version and bought an N10 cable (for the D90).

The Plato is a nice remote. I like that it uses AAA, because I have a million Eneloops lying around unused.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

You shouldn't be using a shutter cord in the shower....