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Wireless Remote Shutter Release: Vello FreeWave for Nikon DC-2 (D90, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000) Review

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Details

BrandUnknown
Connectivity TechnologyRadio Frequency
Battery DescriptionA23
Maximum Range100 Meters

Description of Wireless Remote Shutter Release: Vello FreeWave for Nikon DC-2 (D90, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000)

16 Million Possible Channels | Operates on Radio Frequencies (RF). Direct Line of Sight Not Required | Operating Range up to 320' (100 m). Wireless Continuous or Single Exposures | Long Time Exposures. Transmitter Can Fire Multiple Receivers | Wireless Autofocusing & Triggering. In The Box: Wireless RF Receiver, Wireless RF Transmitter, 23A 12V Battery for Transmitter, CR2 3V Battery for Receiver, FreeWave Camera Release Cable for Select Nikon Cameras, Lanyard, Clip, User's Manual, 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Extremely limited range, unusual batteries, weak LEDs, awkward design

The range of these remote controls is extremely limited, especially when you're not looking at the receiver or the antenna isn't fully extended. If you lean a little to one side or the other and don't extend the antenna, it literally won't work beyond 5-10 feet. The LEDs are really very dark. The unreliability of the trigger is made worse by the fact that since you can't see the LEDs, it's very difficult to tell if you've actually triggered it. Also, the fact that foreign batteries are used in…

Pros
  • Includes: wireless radio receiver, wireless radio transmitter, 23A 12V battery for transmitter, 3V CR2 battery for receiver, FreeWave camera lock cable on select Nikon Cameras, Strap, Clip, User Manual , Manufacturer's 1 Year Limited Warranty
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent remote shutter release

This wireless remote just works. Easy to use. I've used it up to 200 feet with no issues. While there are guidelines for RF sync to improve performance, I've never had to use them. It may not be as durable as a camera manufacturer's product, but for the price, I could buy a few before spending as much as a well-known branded product. My only suggestion for improvement is to suggest an alternative mechanism for nesting (not sure how). Most of the time a hot shoe mount is fine, but sometimes I…

Pros
  • No line of sight required | Range up to 100m
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It works exactly as advertised

I have and currently use a Nikon MC-DC2 remote release cable (useful for tripod/macro photography), a Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote release (IR and almost useless IMHO), Gigabit Ethernet T Pro ll 2.4 GHz timer radio remote (intervalometer too complicated) and these Vello FreeWave radio remote triggers that will be my new "transition". When the Vello arrived (on time), the first thing I did, of course, was take it for a test drive. It's pretty simple and easy to use. Once I installed the CR2…

Pros
  • Wireless Continuous or Single Exposure | Long exposures
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous