The optional ML-L3 remote control (shown above) can
be used for self-portraits or to reduce blur caused by camera shake.
There are two settings that can be used with the ML-L3.
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Shooting mode
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Description
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 Delayed remote
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Gives operator time to pose when taking self-portrait using
remote control.
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 Quick-response remote
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Ensures quick shutter response; can be used to reduce blurring
caused by camera shake.
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Long Time-Exposures
When the ML-L3 remote control is used in M mode, users
can selected '- -' as the shutter speed. At this setting, the shutter
opens when the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote
control is pressed (2 seconds after the button is pressed in delayed
remote mode) and remains open until the remote-control shutter-release
button is pressed a second time (maximum exposure time is 30 minutes).
Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3 battery or an optional
EH-5 AC adapter when using long exposures. For information regarding
using the ML-L3 with flash please see the Cameras User manual.
Using the ML-L3 remote control:
- Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface.
- For D70, D70s and D80 and D90 users: Press the
button and rotate main command dial until 
(delayed remote) or 
(quick response remote) is displayed in the control panel. For D50 users press the 
button. and rotate the main command dial to access the options.
- For D60 users, press the cameras Menu button, go to the Custom Setting menu, #04 - Release Mode, and choose either the 2S Delayed Remote or Quick Response remote option.
- For the D3000 and D5000, the option is found in the Release Mode list. See pg 38 (D3000) or pg 65 (D5000) in your user manual.
- Frame the photograph. In autofocus (AF) mode, the camera
shutter-release button can be used to check focus, although only the
shutter release-button on the remote control can be used to release the
shutter. Note - To ensure correct exposure in modes other than M, cover
the viewfinder eyepiece with your hand or with the supplied DK-5
eyepiece cap before pressing the shutter-release button. This will
prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with the
autoexposure operation.
- Aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the
camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 (when using the
remote outdoors, make sure that the subject is not backlit and that the
line of site between the transmitter and the infrared receiver is not
blocked by the lens or other obstacles). The maximum operational
distance of the ML-L3 is 5m directly in front of the camera.
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Custom Setting 2
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Shooting mode
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AF-S (Single-servo AF)
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AF-C (Continuous-servo AF)
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 Delayed remote
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Once camera has focused, self timer lamp will blink for
2s before shutter is released. If unable to focus, camera will return to
standby without releasing shutter.
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Self-timer lamp blinks for 2s before shutter is released. Camera does not focus.
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 Quick response remote
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Shutter is released immediately after camera focuses.
Self-timer lamp will flash when shooting is complete. If unable to
focus, camera will return to standby without releasing shutter.
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Camera releases shutter immediately without focusing. Self-timer lamp will flash when shooting is complete.
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To return to single-frame or continuous shooting mode,
turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to another setting. The
shooting mode in effect before remote control mode was selected will
also be restored if no operations are performed for the time selected
for Custom Setting 25. The default setting is one minute.
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