Advice needed for D200 + Remote Release Cable

Folks, Could use some advice.

I think the next thing on the agenda to buy is a remote release cable.

I found that Nikon lists this cable
MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord (33.5 in.)
No idea who has it; nor what it costs; only know the local store (Ritz) does not have it.

Amazon.com lists this one for %59.88
NIKON MC30 Remote Cable Release (31.5 in)

And this for
ZigView RC-06 Cable Release for 25.95

Words of wisdom would really be appreciated.

Thanks,

Carol

Carol, I'm not familar with the mc-36, but the mc-30 works great. The price is rather outrageous for what you get. Obviously a real profit maker for Nikon. I've seen Chinese knock-offs on eBay for much cheaper but don't know how well they work.

You can purchase the mc-30 at B&H or Adorama for around $55.

Thanks, Bill,

You've put the finger on my confusion. I too saw CHEEP knockoffs on eBay; then I saw the prices on amazon.com and went, "Gulp!"

Tomorrow I'll call the one camera store in Ivins since I'll be up there on Monday and see what if anything, they have in stock. If none, guess I'll bite the bullet and order one at either B&H or Adorama.

Hi carol, Nikon really likes to get deep in your pocket on cables. I have an aftermarket cable for my d-200 and it workes just fine. My cable has (ADIDT M1) on it and I bought it at Photo Barn in Lilburn Ga. www.photobarn.com super nice fokes to work with. I`m not sure about any wisdom but here`s my best shot. Why do you want one? If you shoot flowers and extream macro and are tring to avoid camera shake use your mirror up and timer and avoid the hassel of one more wire tied to your camera. If you are shooting live critters, birds, tree rats and so on go with the cable. If you are shooting a bird nest say with a big chunk of glass you can watch the nest with field glasses or spoting scope and save wear and tear on your eyes. In weird situations I have fired the camera with my teeth on the remote which leaves both hands free to hold camera/ lens or tree limb.

Hey Carol, try eBay too. There's currently 90 items that come up when you put in Nikon mc-30. The vast majority are knock-offs starting at about $6.00. Worth a look-see. If i had to do it over, I would probably go with a knock off.

For what it's worth (2 cents), I don't like the idea of using a timer, etc. If you're shooting sunsets, sunrises, etc. 10 seconds can be an eternity, and inevitably it will fall at the wrong time (ie, during a gust of wind, etc.).

I have the ebay version and works fine.

I bought an MC-30 with my D100 four years ago. Now it's plugged into my D200. I suspect it may last forever.

I bought a house brand release for my D200. I think it was made in China and distributed by Dotline. It is the chintziest piece of photographic equipment I've ever had. It does what it is supposed to do though. I wish Nikon had included a "standard" threaded cable release. It is possible. My Fuji S2 has one (the S2 is based on Nikon's N80, which also has a threaded release, so I have to believe they could have kept it simple). Sigh.

Pete D.

Guys, thanks.

I've been placing calls and the only camera store in St. George has Dotline. Bill, I've looked at those 99 choices (all of which appear to be off brand items. Mike you say the MC-30 will also work with the D-100 and that too is a consideration. And, Bill, you're right, I don't want to go with a timer because in Utah, Nevada, Colorado, wind is frequently a problem. I think I'll just bite the bullet and put extra $$ in the Nikon coffin and be certain that what I'm buying will do what it's intended to do.

Thanks again for your input.

Carol

Carol
I have a D200 and have used 3 different releases. The Nikon MC-30 ( The best one ) & the most expensive! I lost the Mc-30
I have 2 others from E-Bay. On cost about $7.00 plus S/H. From seller (hudsonriverphoto) It does not screw in, it just has a push on connection. Its built cheep but works fine.
Also form ebay Seller {Nova Potography} has a cable release that is more heavy duty w\ a metal screw-in connection like the Nikon MC-30 cost about $25 plus SH.
All three will work just fine. If it is going to see heavy duty use and you want something to last a long time, the nikon is the best.
Mark Kraus

I have one that's called "Adidt M1 remote cord"...made in China. I don't remember how much it cost, but it was not expensive. It feels cheap (lightweight) and has a push on connection. It works fine and has held up well even though I'm not very careful with it. Don't remember where I bought it!

Hi Carol, I've been using the Ebay knockoff and no problems whatsoever. I think I paid $6.95. For that price you can buy two. It seems to be well made.