NIKON ML-3 User Manual

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Modulite Remote Control Set

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ..................................................... 3

NOMENCLATURE ............................................ 4–6

PREPARATION................................................. 7–18

Transmitter

Installing batteries and checking battery power.... 7–9

Receiver

Connecting the receiver to a camera................... 10–11

Attaching receiver to bracket (optional) ............... 11–12

Battery check.................................................... 13–14

Positioning the transmitter and receiver ........... 15–16

Distance range .................................................. 17

Channel selector setting ................................... 17

Camera settings ................................................ 18

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OPERATION ..................................................... 18–29

Single frame shooting (S) .................................. 19–20

Continuous frame shooting (C) ......................... 21–22

Delay triggering ................................................. 23–24

Auto triggering ................................................. 25–28

Test mode ........................................................ 25–26

Auto triggering operation ................................... 26–28

Transmitter, receiver and camera indications... 29

WIRELESS FLASH OPERATION...................... 30–31

TIPS ON CARE ................................................. 32–33

ABOUT BATTERIES ......................................... 33

SPECIFICATIONS............................................. 34–35

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Modulite Remote
Control Set ML-3. The Nikon ML-3 combines a
transmitter and receiver for the remote control of D3­Series, D2-Series, D1-Series, D700, D300, D200,
D100 + MB-D100, F6, F5, F100, F90X/N90s or F90­Series/N90 camera by infrared ray. Its maximum
effective range is 8m (26.2 ft.).

The ML-3 is designed so the transmission button
operates the same way as the shutter release button
on the camera. For example, lightly pressing the
transmission button turns on the camera’s exposure
meter and starts autofocus detection. Changeover
from single to continuous shutter release can be
accomplished directly from the transmitter and, when
set, continuous release is activated by pressing the
transmission button. The ML-3 also offers a delay
mode that releases the shutter release approximately
three seconds after you press the transmission
button. Since two channels can be selected for signal
transmission using the above-mentioned functions,
two ML-3 units can be used in the same location, at
the same time. Also, the shutter is released without
pressing the transmission button when the subject
crosses the point between the transmitter and the
receiver which manually focuses in advance using
the auto trigger function. This is especially convenient

when you want to take a picture, for example, of a
small animal that is sensitive to human presence.
When the transmitter of the ML-2 is used with the
receiver of the ML-3, the maximum operating distance
is extended to 100m away from the receiver, and a
number of D3-Series, D2-Series, D1-Series, D700,
D300, D200, D100 + MB-D100, F6, F5, F100, F90X/
N90s or F90-Series/N90 cameras can be operated
simultaneously by using the ML-2’s ALL mode.
For optimum results, read this manual and the
instruction manual of your camera thoroughly.

Infrared rays from the transmission head can
cause eye damage. Do not look into the
transmission head during transmission.

Notice for customers in the State of
California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product
will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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NOMENCLATURE

TRANSMITTER

1. Shooting mode selector: S for single-frame
shooting, C for continuous shooting, D/T for
delaying shutter release or checking transmitting
conditions (with channel selector set to A. TRIG)

2. Channel selector (see page 17)

3. Power switch

4. Transmission button: Lightly press to transmit the
signal that activates the camera’s exposure meter
and autofocus functions; fully depress to transmit
the signal that releases the shutter

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5. Monitor light (battery check/transmission indicator
LED): Lights up for a moment when power switch
is set to ON or transmission button is lightly/fully
pressed; blinks during A.TRIG operation or when
battery power becomes weak

6. Wrist strap

7. Tripod socket

8. Transmission head: Do not cover or obstruct
during transmission

9. Battery chamber: Accepts two AAA-type batteries
(alkaline-manganese or manganese)

RECEIVER

1. Camera plug

2. Remote cord

3. Mounting foot lock screw: Be sure to tighten firmly
when attaching receiver to the camera or bracket

4. Power/channel selector switch: OFF — power is
off; for A. TRIG, CH1 and CH2, see page 14

5. External power socket for 6V power source (EIAJ
RC-5320)

6. Reception sensor

7. Rotatable shoe foot: Rotates a full 360°

8. Reception indicator LED

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ACCESSORIES

Soft case (provided) Bracket (optional): For use when receiver cannot be

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mounted on the camera.

PREPARATION

Transmitter

Installing batteries and
checking battery power

Open the battery chamber by
sliding the battery chamber

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lid.

• Be sure the transmitter’s
power switch is set to OFF
position.

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Close the battery lid by
sliding it back into place.

3.

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Set power switch to ON.
If the monitor light comes on for a moment, batteries have

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sufficient power.

If it blinks, batteries may be
weak.*

* Only with the channel selector

set to CH1 or CH2.

If it does not come on, check
battery installation or replace
batteries with a fresh set.

Set the channel selector to
CH1 or CH2.

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Receiver

Connecting the receiver to a camera

Using gentle finger pressure,

1.

loosen the mounting foot
lock screw (turn counter­clockwise) as far as it goes
without applying force.

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While firmly holding the

2.

receiver, position the shoe
foot to the camera’s
accessory shoe and slide it
in as far as it goes.

Using finger pressure only,

3.

gently but firmly tighten the
lock screw

Insert the camera plug into the remote terminal
of the camera with the D symbol on the plug

4.

aligning with the index mark on the camera.
Then screw the threaded ring into the terminal.

Attaching receiver to
bracket (optional)

When shooting with a Speedlight
attached to the camera’s
accessory shoe, attach the
receiver by using the bracket.

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