Anyone Using the RFN-4s Wireless Remote Shutter Release for Nikons?

[gulfbeach47]

<p><strong>RFN-4s</strong> link- http://www.amazon.com/RFN-4s-Wireless-Shutter-Release-connection/dp/B005PCDSBQ/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1375872475&sr=8-14&keywords=nikon+remote+control+d800<br /><br />If you use the RFN-4s:<br /><strong>1. What are its pros and cons?</strong><br>

<br /><strong>2. Have you used it often?</strong> My last three wireless remotes (less expensive brands) performed poorly and/or stopped working after a few dozen shoots. </p>

[mike_halliwell]

<p>Nope, I've been very happy with my pair of Yongnou RF-603's transceivers. I specifically wanted one camera to trigger another camera to record the same scene from 2 angles simultaneously. They work happily at over 100m line-of-site. I think I got a pair for £30.</p>

[rodeo_joe1]

<p>Expensive for a simple remote release.<br>

And 100m range from a 2.4 GHz device? I don't think so. Not unless it's line of sight in clear open country with no sign of moisture in the atmosphere.</p>

[gulfbeach47]

<p>Thanks for the replies. I had started another thread which I asked for any ''Wireless Remotes for a D300''? http://www.photo.net/casual-conversations-forum/00csGE but after that thread and elsewhere I am hoping to get feed back on the RFN-4s. Mostly 5 star ratings at Amazon, but was hoping to hear feedback from Pnet members that own this remote.<br>

<strong>Mike H.-</strong> From the other thread.. I had a hard time understanding the review, but I think Yongnuo RF-603N II is like the Nikon remote, where you have to hold the button down for long exposures. Does not lock the shutter. For me, this is a must for long exposures. Sounds like the Yongnou RF-603 has no lock on shoe foot, but it looks like they corrected this with the Yongnuo RF-603N II. I'm also trying to get away from the cords that this brand and my past remotes use. The cords going bad has been one of the issues that I have dealt with. That is another reason why I was looking at the RFN-4s. The receiver screws into the 10 pin connector directly to the camera.<br /><br /><strong>Rodeo Joe-</strong> I have not had much luck with more then 100 feet with my wireless remotes. Normally, I only need about 25-50 feet but 100 feet comes in handy. 100m would be great, but I don't see me using it for that purpose much. This person did a range test for the RFN-4s over a year ago. I sent him a pm yesterday, hoping to hear if the unit is still working, but have not received a reply so far. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52086271<br /><br />Here is one of the positive blogs I found about the RFN-4s. http://mikehphoto.blogspot.com/2012/01/smdv-rfn-4s-wireless-shutter-release.html<br /><br /></p>

[mike_halliwell]

<p>Hey RJ, I didn't see you there...;-)</p>

<p>Yup, line-of-site over grass, a couple of miles from any major RF interference. The Yongnou's have a little bunch of lights that confirm comms between the transceiver pair. Happy tech-chat between them with me on one horse fence and the other on a camera on the next fence 120m away. In that case I was using them as a transmitter & receiver pair.</p>

<p>For duration exposures, I always set my D5300 on <em><strong>Time</strong></em> setting, so one remote press opens the shutter and the next press closes it.<br>

Much nicer than <strong>Bulb</strong>'s press-and-slide or press-and-hold!</p>

<p>I've often wondered about making a couple of small directional parabolic dishes, maybe 10inch diameter. It's easy to mount for the receiver but a bit clumsy for the transmitter. Maybe just mounted on the receiver would be good enough?</p>

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