Nikon D70 manual Using a Remote Control, 107, Remote-Control Photography

Using a Remote Control

Remote-Control Photography

The optional ML-L3 remote control can be used for self-portraits or to reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Before Using the Remote Control

Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet.

Shooting mode	Description
	Gives operator time to pose when taking self-portrait using
Delayed remote	remote control.
	Ensures quick shutter response; can be used to reduce blur-
Quick-response remote	ring caused by camera shake.

Long Time-Exposures

When the remote control is used in mode M, can be selected for shutter speed. At this setting, the shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the optional ML- L3 remote control is pressed (2 s 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 30 minutes; 83). Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3 battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open. Note that if the shutter is open for more than approximately 1 s at any setting, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in the final photograph.

Using the Built-in Speedlight

In situations in which the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the shutter- release button on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. In , , , and modes, the flash will begin charging when delayed remote or quick-response remote mode is selected; once the flash has charged, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically if required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. If red-eye reduc- tion, slow sync with red-eye reduction, auto with red-eye reduction, or auto slow sync with red-eye reduction is selected, the self-timer lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will blink for two seconds and then light for one second before the shutter is released.

In P, S, A, and M modes, raising the built-in Speedlight during the two-second count- down in delayed remote mode will cancel the two-second timer. Wait for the flash to charge and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 to restart the timer.

Taking Photographs—Using a Remote Control

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