Remember the good old days where you use a mechanical cable release with film-based cameras to fire the shutter? The release has to be SCREWED to the shutter button.
It is getting better! Nikon sells an optional infrared(IR) remote shutter controller. However the camera retail stores in the Philippines seemingly does not carry the item. But not to worry. There is a remote controller ML-L3 manufactured by Yongnuo. It was a surprising find in Jeps House of Gadgets at Robinson's Forum at Pioneer St. near Boni MRT station. It set me back for 400.00 pesos.
To set up the camera for IR remote control, Press the Menu Button|Shooting Menu|Release mode. You can choose from 2s Delayed mode and Quick-response remote. Now pressing the remote button should activate the shutter!
The IR controller has an effective range of 5m from the front of the camera. Amazingly the camera shutter can also be fired if the controller is positioned at the back!
You must pull the plastic tab to enable the remote to work! Remember this button battery model model: Lithium Cell, CR2025 3V sc.
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