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Vello ShutterBoss II for Nikon F100


krk2009

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Hello,

 

Does anyone know if the ShutterBoss II cable release is compatible with the F100? I can see that there is a 10-pin version of the ShutterBoss II that is available, but I cannot find anywhere online where it clearly states that it will work with the F100.

 

Thanks!

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If it's just tripping the shutter, it'd be very surprised if it wasn't - the 10-pin connector has dedicated lines for shutter release and half-press (and ground). If it's using the serial interface pins that might be another matter, but I don't see why it should.

 

But if it doesn't work, please don't blame me! Buy from somewhere with a return policy?

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As Andrew says, the 10pin connector has 2 pins dedicated to AF on, and shutter fire. I don't think any of the other pins are capable of firing the shutter. The serial port expects only GPS positioning data and can't be used for any other purpose to the best of my knowledge.

 

In short: If the F100 has the Nikon 10 pin connector, then I'm certain the Vello will fire it.

 

FWIW, the 10pin connector is an evolution of an earlier 3 pin connector fitted to Nikon's film cameras. Before AF, only two of the pins were used. Basically, the 10 pin connector retains the functions of the earlier 3 pin connector and simply adds to it. All remote devices use those same two (legacy) pins + ground to turn on AF and metering, and to fire the shutter.

 

Even Nikon cameras that use the USB port for remote firing only need a simple switch-to-ground signal to trigger them. Since the same remote can be fitted with a different cable and still work.

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he serial port expects only GPS positioning data and can't be used for any other purpose to the best of my knowledge.

 

Actually, the serial port can be used for a fair bit on the F100-downloading shooting data and setting custom functions(including some not accessible through on-camera menus) among other things.

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Thanks for that info Ben. I was thinking of Nikon's DSLRs only, where there are more direct means of transferring data than using an antiquated serial port protocol.

 

I might connect up a terminal program to the 10 pin socket of my D800 and query it. I'm not expecting anything too exciting though.

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