Wireless remote control (Nikon D3100)

Hello all,
I was looking for a wireless remote control for my Nikon D3100.
A couple of months ago I read at a thread (don't remember which forum was) that wireless remotes have often problems, therefore I wouldn't want to buy something cheap and used.

I would like some feedback from you guys for the following remotes:

• Hahnel Giga T Pro
• Aputure Set N3 MC-DC2
• Phottix Cleon II N10

And/or if you know any other that you have a positive experience please mention it here.

I have a D60 and it's wireless remote (ML-L3). I've been somewhat disappointed with it. It is an infrared device, with the sensor on the front of my camera. That limits me to be in front of the camera, or to the left side (when looking at the lens). in order to use it. On really bright sunny days I can forget about using it.

I'd recommend you stick to the cabled devices, but get one with a long cord. Tie it to your tripod so you don't lose it.

Thanks for your reply Mike.

Long cord for remote control is fine but how long is the longest? Something at about 16 feet/5 meter would be good for me.

I believe not all wireless remotes are with infrared right? I think there are also RF wireless remotes.

I read some more and realized that the Remotes you mention in your first post are RF and not IR. I did notice that the Phottix brand had an extendable antenna on the transmitter. I would think that would be the first thing to break. I had that type on my older cell phones and would always break the antenna, the Hahnel looked like it's antenna was built in. I'd think this would be much safer.

The antenna is telescopic. You open it when you want to use it, you close it when you don't. As for me it would be very difficult to break it under these circumstances.

From what I have searched so far, shutter remote cable + extension cable are even more expensive than a RF wireless remote (of a not cheap quality). Why to mess with cables out in the fields (that would be more easier to damage).