Remote control for Z8 and Z9

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hi Elsa
i have used the older cable version of this

with cable
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Make sure you choose the right camera and cable.
 
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RubberduckMark said:
hi Elsa
i have used the older cable version of this

with cable
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Rollei Kabelfernauslöser V2

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wireless
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Rollei Wireless Fernauslöser

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Make sure you choose the right camera and cable.
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Thank you !
 
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Hi Elsa,
I use a simple wired remote - Phottix N8 for Nikon .
Purchased in 2020 from Kameraz in JHB for 250 rand, and have used on a D500,D850 and my new Z8 .
Regards
Gavin
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
Thank you !
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i saw on the english side you have to buy the correct cable separately.
You can't select it with the remote shutter release like on the German site
Sorry i don't check the english page first

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Gaduf said:
Hi Elsa,
Me again,
Have just checked ,Orms in CT have them for R240,
Regards,
Gavin
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Hi Gavin - I see the Phottix N8 is not in stock - Are you 100% sure it's the N8 that fits the z8?

Orms has a Hahnel Captur Timer kit or cabled release as well.

RubberduckMark said:
i saw on the english side you have to buy the correct cable separately.
You can't select it with the remote shutter release like on the German site
Sorry i don't check the english page first

www.rollei.de

Rollei camera cable

Camera cable for shutter release from Rollei ► Spiral cable ► 10 cm long ► With 2.5 mm stereo jack ► Buy now from Rollei 🛒
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Thank you Mark - I see we dont get it here - but if I dont get right - I might get that one via a friend.
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
Hi Gavin - I see the Phottix N8 is not in stock - Are you 100% sure it's the N8 that fits the z8?

Orms has a Hahnel Captur Timer kit or cabled release as well.



Thank you Mark - I see we dont get it here - but if I dont get right - I might get that one via a friend.
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Hi Elsa,
Have just checked my purchase receipt - wired remote N8 for Nikon. This one plugs in to the ten pin remote terminal [see page 36 item 8 of the z8 manual].
Regards,
Gavin
 
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hi Elsa
Checkout Camranger https://camranger.com/camranger-mini/
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CamRanger Wireless Transmitter for Select Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras (Used) | Cameraworld

CamRanger Wireless Transmitter for Select Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras (Used)
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Nikon Z9 Works With The CamRanger 2 And CamRanger Mini - CamRanger

The Nikon Z9 is compatible with the CamRanger 2 and the CamRanger Mini, opening up a whole new world of features and options for your camera. Use the
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I also have the Hahnel for long exposures and more - this combination

www.lcegroup.co.uk

Hahnel Captur Timer Kit for Nikon Cameras | LCE

Hahnel Captur Timer Kit for Nikon Cameras
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Hahnel Captur Wireless Remote - Nikon | LCE

Hahnel Captur Wireless Remote - Nikon
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The Hahnel cables are brand specific
 
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Couple years past I bought a Vello RCW-3-N and it is fantastic on the DSLR's I owned. I have now used it on the Z9 and is spot on there too.. Not used it on the Z8 but expectations are it will be fine. This unit had all the bells and whistles: count down, 200 yards distance, 99 channels, timer and more this and that. Very pleased with it.
 
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Charles Loy said:
Couple years past I bought a Vello RCW-3-N and it is fantastic on the DSLR's I owned. I have now used it on the Z9 and is spot on there too.. Not used it on the Z8 but expectations are it will be fine. This unit had all the bells and whistles: count down, 200 yards distance, 99 channels, timer and more this and that. Very pleased with it.
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I see it was discontinued - but had a very good rating!
Gaduf said:
Hi Elsa,
Have just checked my purchase receipt - wired remote N8 for Nikon. This one plugs in to the ten pin remote terminal [see page 36 item 8 of the z8 manual].
Regards,
Gavin
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Perfect - I appreciate it!

BarryRic said:
Hi Elsa. I use the Nikon MC-30A cable release on my Z8/9.
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Thank you!

fcotterill said:
hi Elsa
Checkout Camranger https://camranger.com/camranger-mini/
cameraworld.co.za

CamRanger Wireless Transmitter for Select Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras (Used) | Cameraworld

CamRanger Wireless Transmitter for Select Canon and Nikon DSLR Cameras (Used)
cameraworld.co.za cameraworld.co.za

camranger.com

Nikon Z9 Works With The CamRanger 2 And CamRanger Mini - CamRanger

The Nikon Z9 is compatible with the CamRanger 2 and the CamRanger Mini, opening up a whole new world of features and options for your camera. Use the
camranger.com camranger.com

I also have the Hahnel for long exposures and more - this combination

www.lcegroup.co.uk

Hahnel Captur Timer Kit for Nikon Cameras | LCE

Hahnel Captur Timer Kit for Nikon Cameras
www.lcegroup.co.uk

www.lcegroup.co.uk

Hahnel Captur Wireless Remote - Nikon | LCE

Hahnel Captur Wireless Remote - Nikon
www.lcegroup.co.uk

The Hahnel cables are brand specific
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Thank you - the CAMranger is too expensive I think - but rather interesting !
Orms is checking for me for stock of the Photix and Hahnel - I must decide if I think the captur kit is worth the money or if I can get by with the plain old wired remote by Phottix
 
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Winston Churchill (Sir) said:
NOT snapbridge -

What remote do you use - for long exposure photography?
I am looking for an external remote - if you have any recommendations please?
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I just use an exposure delay when I want a long exposure…I don’t do it enough to warrant the expense of a dedicated remote. IRS not the solution for everyone but it works for me.
 
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Anjin San said:
I just use an exposure delay when I want a long exposure…I don’t do it enough to warrant the expense of a dedicated remote. IRS not the solution for everyone but it works for me.
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I used to do just that, and I agree on the cost. I now want to do very long exposures - so my situation / needs changed. I decided to go for a very basic set up, and rather spend on traveling :D
 
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I wish I could recommend what I use, but unfortunately the company went out of business!

It's an app called TriggerTrap, you load it on your phone and get the requisite cable that plugs into the headphone jack. They made one for the Nikon 10-pin, as well as Canon/Sony/etc. cables. I saved an older smartphone (my S22 Ultra doesn't have a headphone jack). I found the cable on that big online auction site.

It has more than just a simple release, as shown in the screenshots. It's what I use for astrophotography, the last screenshot shows the 4 minutes I have set, but that the app can run for hours.


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MikeJ said:
I wish I could recommend what I use, but unfortunately the company went out of business!

It's an app called TriggerTrap, you load it on your phone and get the requisite cable that plugs into the headphone jack. They made one for the Nikon 10-pin, as well as Canon/Sony/etc. cables. I saved an older smartphone (my S22 Ultra doesn't have a headphone jack). I found the cable on that big online auction site.

It has more than just a simple release, as shown in the screenshots. It's what I use for astrophotography, the last screenshot shows the 4 minutes I have set, but that the app can run for hours.


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It also works as a wireless remote with an Android phone. I have it on my old Samsung phone but have not tried it on the Z8.
 
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MikeJ said:
Sorry, not to hijack this thread, but @apakett could you tell me how? Would be nice to carry just one device, my regular cellphone, instead of a second one just for TriggerTrap.
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I had the wrong program when I made that comment. Helicon Remote is the App that works with a wireless connection. It is available for both Android and IOS and supports the Nikon Z8 and Z9. I have not used the program in a number of years, but will be trying it.
 
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