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Review on πŸ“· RFN-4s Wireless Remote Shutter Release for Nikon DSLR - MC30 Type Connection (Compatible with D200, D300, D300s, D500, D700, D800, D800E, D810, D1, D2, D3, D3x, D3s, D4, D5) - Transmitter and Receiver Set by Bobby Martinez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I would give 5 stars if only it would fit!

It's a shame that this radio remote control didn't get 5 stars! Remote is great in many ways, but unfortunately it has a very big Achilles heel! The threaded locking ring that was meant to screw into the D500's 10-pin remote does not screw into the 10-pin socket as intended, and the plug can't always be pushed far enough to make the connection, so it works intermittently . . When it works right, it works great. The threaded ring on the receiver in my example only fits about 1/4 turn of the thread into the socket thread. Conversely, the Nikon WR-10A, which I have for my D800 rotates at least 3 full turns and fixes this remote precisely. I know what I'm talking about. I have worked as a broadcast technician/video journalist for 13 years, operating and maintaining remote controlled microwave and satellite trucks. This is not rocket science! Precise connector design is a challenge, but quality control could and should be much better here! There are many reviews mentioning this issue, just search "threads". I wish I had searched before I clicked. I will replace my sample hoping to get a better sample of this remote control. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9, 9 mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8 mm. I know what I'm talking about. I worked as a broadcast engineer/video journalist for 13 years, operating and maintaining remote controlled microwave and satellite trucks. This is not rocket science! Precise connector design is a challenge, but quality control could and should be much better here! There are many reviews mentioning this issue, just search "threads". I wish I had searched before I clicked. I will replace my sample hoping to get a better sample of this remote control. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. I know what I'm talking about. I worked as a broadcast engineer/video journalist for 13 years, operating and maintaining remote controlled microwave and satellite trucks. This is not rocket science! Precise connector design is a challenge, but quality control could and should be much better here! There are many reviews mentioning this issue, just search "threads". I wish I had searched before I clicked. I will replace my sample hoping to get a better sample of this remote control. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. Precise connector design is a challenge but the quality control could and should be much better here! There are many reviews mentioning this issue, just search "threads". I wish I had searched before I clicked. I will change my pattern I hope for a better example of this remote control. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. Precise connector design is a challenge, but quality control could and should be much better here! There are many reviews mentioning this issue, just search "threads". I wish I had searched before I clicked. I will replace my pattern hoping to get a better sample of this remote control. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. RFN-4S thread length is 9.9mm, and Nikon WR-A10 remote adapter thread length is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. RFN-4S thread length is 9.9mm, and Nikon WR-A10 remote adapter thread length is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. RFN-4S thread length is 9.9mm, and Nikon WR-A10 remote adapter thread length is 9.8mm. I measured the outer diameter of the protectors on each device. The thread length of the RFN-4S is 9.9mm and the thread length of the Nikon WR-A10 Remote Adapter is 9.8mm.

Pros
  • Improved (October 1, 2017) Receiver box has stronger pins and a more flexible antenna.
Cons
  • Slightly dented