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 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

Gives operator time to pose when taking self-portrait using

Delayed remote
remote control.

Ensures quick shutter response; can be used to reduce blurring

Quick-response remote
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. For D70, D70s and D80 and D90 users: Press the button and rotate main command dial until

(delayed remote) or (quick response remote) is displayed in the control panel. For D50 users press the

button. and rotate the main command dial to access the options.
3. For 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. For the D3000 and D5000, the option is found in the Release Mode list. See pg 38 (D3000) or pg 65 (D5000)
in your user manual.

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 5. 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.

6. 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
AF-S (Single-servo AF) AF-C (Continuous-servo AF)
mode

Once camera has focused, self timer lamp will blink for 2s Self-timer lamp blinks for 2s before
Delayed before shutter is released. If unable to focus, camera will shutter is released. Camera does not
remote return to standby without releasing shutter. focus.

Shutter is released immediately after camera focuses.

Camera releases shutter immediately
Quick Self-timer lamp will flash when shooting is complete. If
without focusing. Self-timer lamp will
response unable to focus, camera will return to standby without
flash when shooting is complete.
remote releasing shutter.

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.

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