Solved: S9900 remote shutter release options

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bob davis

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Hi, I'm Bob, I've just got a 2015 S9900 and have read it can be remotely controlled from a smart phone, anybody got any experience of this?
 
Clovishound

Clovishound

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I have no personal experience with this camera, but I have connected several of my DSLR and Z cameras using snapbridge. I don't think the S9900 has bluetooth capability, so you probably will have to using Nikon WMU app.

Here is the link for the WMU for Android:

Nikon WMU download

And here is the link to the online manual:

S9900 manual

Connecting to a smartphone device is on page 50.
 
Clovishound

Clovishound

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Glad it worked for you. I found that a cheap wired remote did everything I needed without going through the setup routine of Snapbridge. Of course, I don't really need to have any distance between myself and the camera, and don't need to remotely see what the camera is seeing at the time. I can see where that would be very useful to some. I have toyed with the idea of setting up the camera in front of something like the entrance to a nest and wait from a distance so as not to scare away the wildlife. I just don't have the patience for that most days.

I'd love to see some of the images you get using it.
 
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bob davis

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Clovishound said:
Glad it worked for you. I found that a cheap wired remote did everything I needed without going through the setup routine of Snapbridge. Of course, I don't really need to have any distance between myself and the camera, and don't need to remotely see what the camera is seeing at the time. I can see where that would be very useful to some. I have toyed with the idea of setting up the camera in front of something like the entrance to a nest and wait from a distance so as not to scare away the wildlife. I just don't have the patience for that most days.

I'd love to see some of the images you get using it.
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Thinking about it it's probably to be able to use slow shutter speeds on a tripod without having to touch the camera, I was just interested in the tec. as it was very difficult on my Canon bridge camera - thanks for your help
 
Clovishound

Clovishound

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If all you are looking for is minimizing vibration on a tripod, just use the timer. Set it for the shortest time and hit the shutter, then take your hand off the camera. By the time it counts down the vibration should be gone and it will trip the shutter.

Try the WMU and see if it suits you.
 
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bob davis

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but surely this involves predicting the future? I prefer to be able to fire the shutter when the bird is on the feeder, though I realise there will be a delay with this
 
Clovishound

Clovishound

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Yes, if you are shooting changing subjects, the timer method doesn't work. It's more for landscapes and other non moving subjects. And this might be where the WMU may be the best option for you, if you can't see the subject. The app will display what your camera sees on your phone, even if you are hiding around the corner.
 
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