Nikon MC-36 shutter release won't fire

9 years 7 months ago #404075 by Eliffman
While I'm here, have any of you had issues with your MC-36 firing properly?  I have new batteries and good connection.  However when I press the remote shutter button, nothing is happening.  No change on the screen and certainly no click of the shutter.  This was working and I'm just not sure what might be wrong here.  I have done some Google searches and came up with a workable solution. 


I paid just about $200 for this thing so would not be excited too have to buy another.  Any suggestions would be appreciated. 


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9 years 7 months ago #404085 by Screamin Scott
I bought a cheap knockoff over on eBay... Works like a charm.... Maybe get one until you can figure out the problem with the OEM unit

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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9 years 7 months ago #404185 by effron
I got a "knock off" (Vello) from B&H. I hate ebay, and the Manhattan seller has a great return policy. I don't like that the Nikon unit doesn't have an on-off switch....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 7 months ago #404198 by cod
I've had a cheap Yongnuo for years. I'd go with them again if I needed another. 

Chris O'Donoghue
Winnipeg, Canada
codonoghue.prosite.com

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9 years 7 months ago #404272 by NickSano
Try putting another set of batteries in it, spray out the connection with air.  See if that works. 


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9 years 7 months ago #404289 by Eliffman
I have placed 3 different sets of new batteries in it already.  No dice, I'll try cleaning the connectors.  Thank you


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