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Nikon ML-3 User manual
User manual for Nikon ML-3. 36 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Nikon
- Model / document
- Nikon ML-3
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 36
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- 1.9 MB
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- Film cameras
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FOREWORD www.butkus.us
Thank you for purchasing the NIKON Modulite sensitive to human presence.
Remote Control Set ML-3. The Nikon ML-3 When the transmitter of the ML-2 is used with the
combines a transmitter and receiver for the remote receiver of the ML-3, the maximum operating
control of F9O-Series/N9O camera by infrared ray. lts distance is extended to 100m away from the
maximum effective range is 8m (26.2 ft.). receiver, and a number of F9O-Series/N90 cameras
can be operated simultaneously by using the ML-2's
The ML-3 is designed so the transmission button ALL mode.
operates the same way as the shutter release button For optimum results, read this manual and the
on the camera. For example, lightly pressing the instruction manual of your camera thoroughly.
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 Infrared rays from the transmission head can
the same location, at the same time. Also, the cause eye damage. Do nof look into the
shutter is released without pressing the transmission transmission head during 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
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NOMENCLATUR
TRANSMITTER
@ Shooting mode selector: S for single-frame @ Monitor light (battery check/transmission indicator
shooting, C for continuous shooting, DELAy/TEST LED): Lights up for a moment when power switch
for delaying shutter release or checking transmitting is set to ON or transmission button is lightly/fully
conditions (with channel selector set to A. TRIG) pressed; blinks during A.TRIG operation or when
@ Channel selector (see page 17) battery power becomes weak
@ Power switch G) Wrist strap
@ Transmission button: Lightly press to transmit the O Tripod socket
signal that activates the camera's exposure meter @ Transmission head: Do not cover or obstruct
and autofocus functions; fully depress to transmit during transmission
the signal that releases the shutter @ Battery chamber: Accepts two AAA-type batteries
(alkal ine-manganese or manganese)
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RECEIVER
e Camera plug @ External power socket for 6V power source (EIAJ
@ Remote cord RC-5320)
@ Mounting foot lock screw: Be sure to tighten firmly @ Reception sensor
when attaching receiver to the camera or bracket @ Rotatable shoe foot: Rotates a full 360"
@ Power/channel selector switch: OFF oower ts @ Reception indicator LED - .14 off; for A. TRIG, CH1 and CH2, see pageView original page 6Page 7 · Read text
t- ACCESSOBTES
Soft case (provided) Bracket (optional): For use when receiver cannot be
mounted on the camera.
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PREPARATION www.butkus.us
Transmitter
Installing batteries and
checking battery
power
Open the battery chamber by O Load two AAA-type batteries
. sliding the battery chamber f .into the chamber. Be sure to
tid. install batteries as shown in
. Be sure the transmitter's the battery chamber.
power switch is set to OFF
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lf it blinks, batteries may be lf it does not come on, check tr Set the channel selector toweaK.- battery installation or replace \,, . CH1 or CH2.
" Only with the channel selector batteries with a fresh set.
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Attaching receiver to
bracket (optional)
When shooting with a Speedlight
attached to the camera's
accessory shoe, attach the
receiver by using the bracket.
A Inserl the camera plug with the A symbol on theaf . plug pointing upwards into the remote terminal
of the camera. Then screw the threaded rincr
into the terminal.
. Make sure the remote cord does not obstruct
the camera lens or the receotion sensor on the
recerver.
. To conserve battery power, detach the remote
cord from the camera when not in use.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
Insert the bracket between Insert the receiver into the e Insert the camera plug with1 . the tripod head and the 2 . bracket and tighten the lock \,1 . the A symbol on the plug
camera. Then, screw the screw. pointing upwards into the
tripod's lock nut firmly to . Make sure the receiver remote terminal of the
secure the assemblv. and/or bracket is not visible camera. Then screw the
in the viewfinder. threaded ring into the
terminal.
. Make sure the remote cord
does not obstruct the
camera lens or the
rece ive r's re ce oti o n sensor.
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(Receiver camera's battery installation or1. toSetthethechannelpower/channelselector selectorsetting onswitchthe transmitter.to CH1 or CH2 according lf it does not come on, check
operates with either CH1 or CH2 setting when the channel reolace camera's batteries with a
selector setting on the transmitter is at A. TRIG.) fresh set.
lf the reception rndicator LED lights up for a moment, the
camera's batteries have sufficient oower.View original page 14Page 16 · Read text
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Positioning the transmitter
and receiver
When positioning the transmitter
and receiver, check the following
to ensure effective transmission.
. There are no obstacles that r The receiver's receotion sensor
intedere with transmission. directly faces the transmitter
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. The receiver's reception sensor . When using the ML-3 at the . Harsh conditions, such as bad
faces away from the sun. same time as video recording weather, obstructions, etc., may
equipment, do not point the shorten the effective distance
video's remote commander in range.
the direction of the ML-3
receotion sensor: it could cause
a malfunction.
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Distance range Ghannel selector setting
Set each corresponding
transmitter/receiver pair to the
same channel. Up to two ML-3
sets can be used in the same area
without interference.
r lf the transmitter is not pointed directly at the
receiver (if the angle is askew), the range changes
as follows:
0" 0-10"- approx.approx.8m 6m(26.2(19.7ft.) ft.) -View original page 18Page 20 · Read text
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,^|Pointthetransmitterinthedirectionofthereceptionsensorand selector mode shooting Set press the transmission button. The monitor light on the S. l.tigntty to transmitter on the1 .
o lf the camera's focus mode transmitterwi|||ightupforamoment.Then,thereceptionindicator
is set to S, the camera may LEDa|so|ightsupforamomentandthecamera,Sexposuremeter
not focus correctlY when turns on. In the autofocus mode, focus detection starts
button is immediatelY. transmission the lf a connecied speedlight rs set at STBY (standby), it also turns on, pressed lightlY.
Be sure to set the camera's
focus mode to C.
. Depending on the shooting
situation, set the camera's
focus mode to M' In this
case, be sure to adjust
focus manuallY before
shooting.
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e Fully depress the transmission button.
tr.l . The reception indicator LED will light up for a moment ano one
picture will be taken. Avoid changing the direction of the
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Continuous frame shooting (C)
C. Z .tigntly press the transmission button. The monitor light on the1. shootingSet the transmitter'smode selector to n Point the transmitter in the direction of the reception sensor and
o lf the camera's focus mode transmitter will light up for a moment. Then, the reception indicator
is set to S, the camera may LED also lights up for a moment and the camera's exposure meter
not focus correctly when turns on. In the autofocus mode, focus detection stafts
the transmission button is immediately.
pressed lightly. lf a connected Speedlight is set at STBY (standby), it also turns on.
Be sure to set the camera's
focus mode to C.
. Depending on the shooting
situation, set the camera's
focus mode to M. In this
case, be sure to adjust
focus manually before
shooting.
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Delay triggering
In this mode, shutter release occurs approx' 3
seconds after you fully depress the transmission
button so you can include yourself in the picture or
change positions, or recompose the picture.
-1 Set the shooting mode selector to
. DELAY/TEST.
. lf the camera's focus mode is set to S, the
camera may not focus correctly when the
transmission button ts pressed lightly.
Be sure to set the camera's focus mode to C.
. Depending on the shooting situation, set the
camera's focus mode to M. In this case, be
sure to adjust focus manually before shooting.
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f) Point the transmitter in the direction of the Fully depress the transmission button. lt takes(-./ . reception sensor and lightly press the \Je . approx. 3 seconds to take a picture.
transmission button. The monitor light will light The reception indicator LED starts blinking
up for a moment. rapidly and continues blinking until a picture is
The reception indicator LED lights up for a taken.
moment and the camera's exposure meter turns r To cancel operation during a delayed-
on. lf the camera's focus mode is set to C, shooting interval, set the receiver's
focus detection starts immediatelv. power/channel selector switch to OFF.
Pre-shooting focus detection: A focus
detection signal is not sent during the delayed-
shooting interval. Be sure to lightly press the
transmission button to secure focus before
actual shooting.
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Auto triggering Test mode
In this mode, the shutter is Before Auto Triggering operation,
released when the subject enters shooting in the Test mode, which
the area directly between the verifies transmitter-to-receiver
transmitter and the receiver, communication, is recommended.
without the transmission button
being pressed. This mode is
useful when you want to take a
picture, for example, of a wild
animal that is sensitive to human Set the transmitter's channel
Dresence. 1 . selector to A. TRIG.
r In the Test mode, always
mount the receiver on the
camera or a triood.
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Unclear pictures may result6 Adjust focus manually A Set the transmitter's channel .vf . accordinq to estimated V. selector to A. TRIG. from one or more factors
subject p-osition between the The monitor light starls related to subject move-
transmitter and receiver. blinking and the shutter is ment, such as crossing the
. To ensure clearly focused released automatically when infrared ray too fast, cross-
picture(s): (1) adjust focus the subject enters the preset ing at an unfocused area or
(and depth of field if focused point. from an unexpected direc-
possible), to cover the area . To cancel operation at any tion, etc.
where subject will cross the time, set the transmitter's . With the transmitter's
infrared ray, (2) choose an channel selector to CH2 or shooting mode selector set
appropriate shutter speed the receiver's to C, 2-second-continuous
to freeze subject motion, (3) power/channel selector shooting is possible.
consider the subject's switch to OFF. . With the MF-26's Auto-
shape and movement when Sequence Shooting
positioning the camera and function, 2-second-
ML-3 units. continuous shooting is
possible.
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WIRELESS FLASH OPERATION
When preparing for shooting, turn
Speedlight power on by lightly
pressing the transmission button.
For extended operation,
speedlights with standby
positions (SB-25, 24,23,22 and
2O) are recommended.
Attach the Speedlight to the f-l Attach the receiver to the
r c€urer?. Then, attach camera Z.brackel.
to the tripod with the bracket
in between.
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