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Nikon D-SLR and Z series mirrorless cameras can be fired remotely by using one of several Nikon accessories. Depending on the distance you need to be from the camera you can choose from a wired or wireless remote shutter release.

Remote Cord - MC I Remote Control - ML I Wireless Remote - WR I Wireless Transmitter - WT

Remote Cord - MC

Device	Functions	Compatible cameras
MC-DC1 Remote Release Cord Length 1m	Remote firing reduces camera shake and features a shutter-release button lock for long exposures.	D70s, D80
MC-DC2 Remote Cord Length 1m	For use with remote firing and will operate through the GP-1 GPS unit while attached to the camera. Lockable shutter release for Bulb mode.	COOLPIX A, COOLPIX P950, COOLPIX P1000, COOLPIX P7700, COOLPIX P7800, Df, D90, D600, D610, D750, D780, D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000 series, D7000 series Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6, Z 5
MC-22/A Remote Cord with Banana Plugs Length 1m	A useful connection allowing the construction of homemade or special purpose shutter trigger device using banana plug connections.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 (with MB-D100), D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8
MC-23/A Connecting Cord Length 40cm	Connects two cameras for simultaneous or synchronised shutter release.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 (with MB-D100), D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8
MC-25/A Adapter Cord Length 20cm	This adaptor cable allows the MC-12B remote release cable and MT-2 intervalometer to be used.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 (with MB-D100), D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8
MC-30/A Remote Trigger Release Length 80cm	Enables remote firing of a camera and features a shutter lock function.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 (with MB-D100), D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8
MC-36/A Multi-function Remote Cord Length 85cm	This remote cord replaces the MC-20 with many improved features. It has an Electric Sound Speaker, Shutter Release Active Lamp, Interval Timer, Long Exposure (it can use Interval Timer and Long Exposure simultaneously), Self Timer, TIME Exposure and a Release Hold Mechanism.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 (with MB-D100), D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8

* Note: All remote cables for cameras with a 10-pin terminal can only be used with the D100 when used with the MB-D100. The MB-100 features a 10-pin remote terminal connection, while the D100 does not.

Remote Control - ML - MC

Device	Functions	Compatible cameras
ML-3/A Compact Modulite Remote Range 8m	This remote control offers two separate channels via an infrared LED beam, enabling automatic camera operation from a distance of up to 8m. Auto triggering, delayed shutter release, single and continuous shooting are all possible.	D1 series, D2 series, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6, D100 using the MB-D100, D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 Z 9, Z 8
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (infrared) Range 5m	Infrared remote shutter release for self-portraits or to reduce camera shake. Supports a wide range of consumer DSLR cameras with an infrared receiver.	D40 series, D50, D60, D70 series, D80, D90, D600, D610 , D3000, D3200, D3300, D3400, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D750, COOLPIX P900
ML-L4 Remote Control Range 5m	Infrared remote used to take still pictures and to start and end movie recording with the camera.	COOLPIX S1000pj
ML-L6 Remote Control Range 10m	Can be used to record stills or movies and it can be used while wearing gloves.	KeyMission 170, KeyMission 360
ML-L7 Bluetooth Remote Control Range 10m	Bluetooth remote control can be used to control key camera functions when shooting remotely. Compatible with specific Nikon COOLPIX cameras, it has separate buttons for shutter release and video recording. You can also use the control to zoom and operate the camera menu.	COOLPIX A1000, COOLPIX B600, COOLPIX P950, COOLPIX P1000 Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 5, Z f, Z 50, Z 30, Z fc
MC-N10 Remote Grip	Seamlessly control the Nikon mirrorless camera at the heart of your video rig with this compact and lightweight remote grip. Easy to connect, position, and handle, the grip lets you operate with full control of key settings. Fashion, sports, events, documentary. In a crew, or on your own. The shooting situation might be demanding, but your set-up doesn’t have to be. To operate your camera using the Remote Grip MC-N10, a firmware update may be required.	Z 9, Z 8, Z 7II, Z 6II, Z f, Z 30, Z fc

Wireless Remote - WR

Device	Functions	Compatible cameras
WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller Range line of sight (4' above ground) - 394 ft	The remote controller can act as either a transmitter or receiver unit and is compatible with the WR-T10 transmitters and WR-R11/WR-R10 (with WR-A10) transceivers, as long as the WR-1 is set to Group A, as the WR-R11a/WR-R11b/WR-R10/WR-T10 system is fixed on Group A. For more information please download the user manual.	These cameras have a 10 pin connector and use the MC-37 Connecting Cord: Z 9, Z 8 D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6 D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850 These cameras have an accessory terminal and use the MC-38 Connecting Cord: Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6, Z 5 Df, D90, D600, D610, D750, D780, D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000 series, D7000 series COOLPIX A, COOLPIX P950, COOLPIX P1000, COOLPIX P7700, COOLPIX P7800
WR-R10 (with WR-A10 adapter) Wireless Remote Controller (transceiver) and Adapter Range 50m	The WR-R10 can be fitted to cameras with an accessory terminal. The WR-R10 (with WR-A10 adapter) can be fitted on cameras with a 10 pin remote terminal. The WR-R10 can be used in combination with other devices to control cameras or flash units. It can also be used to release the shutters on multiple cameras simultaneously. For more information please download the user manual.	The WR-R10 can be used directly with the following cameras: Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6, Z 5 Df, D90, D600, D610, D750, D780, D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000 series, D7000 series COOLPIX A, COOLPIX P950, COOLPIX P1000, COOLPIX P7700, COOLPIX P7800 The WR-R10 (with WR-A10 adapter) can be used with the following cameras: Z 9, Z 8 D2X, D2Hs, D2Xs, D3 series, D4 series, D5, D6 D200, D300 series, D500, D700, D800 series, D810 series, D850
WR-R11a / WR-R11b Wireless Remote Controllers (transceiver) Range 50m	The WR-R11a is for use with cameras with a ten-pin remote terminal, the WR-R11b for use with cameras with an accessory terminal. The WR-R11a/WR-R11b can be used in combination with other devices to control cameras or flash units. It can also be used to release the shutters on multiple cameras simultaneously. For more information please download the user manual: WR-R11a, WR-R11b.	The two devices can be used directly with the following cameras: WR-R11a: Cameras with 10-pin remote terminals* WR-R11b: Cameras with accessory terminals* * Not compatible with the D1, D1H, D1X, D200, D90, COOLPIX A, COOLPIX P7800, COOLPIX P7700, COOLPIX P1000 or COOLPIX P950. Cannot be used with an MB-D100 attached to the D100.
WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller (transmitter) Range 20m	The WR-T10 wireless transmitter can be used to release the shutter on a camera (or multiple cameras) to which a WR-R10 or WR-R11a/WR-R11b is attached.	Compatible with the WR-R10 or WR-R11a/WR-R11b

Wireless Transmitter - WT

Device	Functions	Compatible cameras
UT-1 with WT-5 Range 180m	The camera can be controlled remotely from a computer (with optional software).	D4 series, D5, D750, D800 series, D810 series, D7000, D7100, D7200
WT-4 Range 260m	The camera can be controlled remotely from a computer (with optional software).	D3 series, D4 series, D300 series, D700, D800 series, D7000
WT-5 Range 180m	The camera can be controlled remotely from a computer (with optional software) or with a smart device. The synchronised release of multiple cameras from a master camera is possible.	D4 series, D5
WT-6 Range 200m	The camera can be controlled remotely from a computer (with optional software) or with a smart device. The synchronised release of multiple cameras from a master camera is possible.	D5, D6
WT-7 Range 200m	The camera can be controlled remotely from a computer (with optional software) or with a smart device.	D500, D780, D850, Z 7II, Z 6II, Z 7, Z 6 (all camera firmware versions) D750 (camera C firmware version 1.11 or later) D810 (camera C firmware version 1.12 or later) D810A (camera C firmware version 1.02 or later) D7200 (camera C firmware version 1.02 or later)

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