Intervalometer for D7000

[dbcooper]

<p>I've been happily using a Nikon MC-36 intervalometer/timer/release with a D200 and a D700. I ordered a D7000 yesterday. The D7000 obviously hasn't got a 10-pin connector, and Nikon doesn't seem to make a cable adapter or a release for it comparable to the MC-36. I prefer using an external unit to menu-diving in the camera. I searched the forum and didn't turn up anything useful. Does anyone know of a workaround or a decent 3rd-party intervalometer/timer/release for the D7000?</p>

[ellis_vener_photography]

<p>The D7000 has a built in intervalometer. It is very programmable. </p>

[dbcooper]

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<p>The D7000 has a built in intervalometer. It is very programmable.</p>

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<p>I prefer using an external unit to menu-diving in the camera.</p>

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[1815photography]

<p>I was about to mention that I use the one built in to my D200. To answer your question, no I don't know of an adapter, and I'm sure that's by design. So it's just personal preference, you'll still be able to do time lapse.</p>

[stank]

<p>I have used Camera Control by DIYPhotobits.com running on a laptop as an intervalometer for my D70s via the USB port. It may also work for the D7000.<br>

Stan</p>

[dan_south]

<p>I'm with Ellis. The camera already has this feature. Why jury rig some unnecessary, pseudo third party solution?</p>

[dbcooper]

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<p>The camera already has this feature. Why jury rig some unnecessary, pseudo third party solution?</p>

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<p>The D200 and D700 both have internal intervalometers, and they also both have shutter buttons and self-timers. I know how to use those features. I prefer to use the MC-36 at times, like with a tripod. I'm trying to gain MC-36 functionality for a D7000, and Nikon doesn't make anything to do that with (that I can find). Is that concept really so hard to grasp? Was my OP unclear?</p>

[CvhKaar]

<p>D.B.<br>

You're perfectly clear to me, and since I like to use the MC36 too for my D300, i totally understand what you like about it..<br>

I guess your best bet would be an adapter cable of some sorts, that connects your MC-36 to the D7000 ...<br>

I'm just not sure what connection is used by the D7000 so its hard to look for that one, but i guess that there must be an adapter for 10-pin somewhere available..</p>

[alinux33]

<p>Hi,<br>

Do a search on Ebay for: "Timer Remote for D7000". There are a few around 23$ with free shipping.<br>

I've got one for my old D80, but it's not good now for my D7000 - I think I will be pretty happy with the integrated one.<br>

Alin</p>

[lombry]

<p>MC-DC2 is made for D90 and D7000, not the MC-36.</p>

[szrimaging]

<p>I believe Pearstone makes some that can be found at B&H. I was thinking about it earlier but found the built in to be sufficient. Do still want a cable release.....</p>

[guy_gingras]

<p>Hello there! I'm in the same situation but I have found 2 solutions.</p>

<p>There is a remote out there that will fit about any camera on the market. You can get it for 329$ + 19$ for an extra cable made for your D7000 (N90). I know it is a bit expensive but I'm looking to get one for myself. It allows you to do single shoot, HDR, long exposure and time-lapse. Check it out here : <a href="http://www.promotesystems.com/products/Promote-Control.html">http://www.promotesystems.com/products/Promote-Control.html</a></p>

<p>There is another option that you can be interested in. It is cheaper too (about 75$). Be sure to select the DC2 type cable if you buy that one. Go on ebay and look for "Time Lapse Photography Timer - Intervalometer for DSLR". You'll propably get only one entry.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

[rick_mason]

<p>There's a real cheap solution now: an adapter cable that converts the MC-36 to MC-DC2 - its about $10 and gives you continued use from your expensive Nikon MC-36 intervalometer. Of course Nikon didn't have the foresight to come up with this adapter, they'd like you to buy a whole new intervalometer. Some guys in China did. Here's an example:<br>

Search for MC-30 (female of MC-36 ten pin plug) to MC-DC2, there's loads of them.<br>

Cheers Rick</p>