Comments on: Review of the Phottix N8 (previously known as N1) Wireless Remote Control Set and my Nikon D300 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/ Links to Digital Camera, Photography and Accessories Reviews, Tips, Tricks, News, How-To's, Tutorials Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:29:12 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Judy Grove http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5889 Judy Grove Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:24:34 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5889 I purchased the Phottix a year ago for my Canon D40 and it works superbly for wildlife shots up to 300 feet. Using my tripod set up, I can hide. On macro shots it cuts down on that tiny bit of camera shake if I were pushing the shutter. BUT I have had problems with the receiver staying on. The slightest jar and it turned off; then it was hard to turn on and off because the small button wouldn't respond. My husband cleaned interior connections and it worked for another four months but is unresponsive now. New batteries, etc didn't fix it. At this price though, after a year, I'm ordering another one. It looks, from your review, like they have made some upgrades so hopefully the receiver button connection is one of them. I purchased the Phottix a year ago for my Canon D40 and it works superbly for wildlife shots up to 300 feet. Using my tripod set up, I can hide. On macro shots it cuts down on that tiny bit of camera shake if I were pushing the shutter. BUT I have had problems with the receiver staying on. The slightest jar and it turned off; then it was hard to turn on and off because the small button wouldn't respond. My husband cleaned interior connections and it worked for another four months but is unresponsive now. New batteries, etc didn't fix it. At this price though, after a year, I'm ordering another one. It looks, from your review, like they have made some upgrades so hopefully the receiver button connection is one of them.

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5727 David Chin Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:55:36 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5727 Marc, the Cleon II is more than sufficient for normal photography, say when you want to include yourself in group photos. However, I'd recommend getting the Plato if you intend to *** reliably *** trigger the camera outdoors from a distance exceeding 10 meters / 30 feet. Marc, the Cleon II is more than sufficient for normal photography, say when you want to include yourself in group photos.

However, I'd recommend getting the Plato if you intend to *** reliably *** trigger the camera outdoors from a distance exceeding 10 meters / 30 feet.

]]> By: Marc L http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5713 Marc L Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:04:38 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5713 David, Thanks, I appreciate your getting back to me so quick. Do you have any thoughts on the Plato's 2.4 GHz vs. the Cleon II 4xx MHz? I realize the 2.4 MHz is supposed to be better but do you think it really matters? Also, from a quality perspective, when you did your videos did you see a significant quality difference? Thanks for the help, I really got a lot out of your videos. Marc David,
Thanks, I appreciate your getting back to me so quick. Do you have any thoughts on the Plato's 2.4 GHz vs. the Cleon II 4xx MHz? I realize the 2.4 MHz is supposed to be better but do you think it really matters? Also, from a quality perspective, when you did your videos did you see a significant quality difference?

Thanks for the help, I really got a lot out of your videos.

Marc

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5712 David Chin Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:57:49 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5712 Marc, I didn't have the time to do full reviews, but have posted up videos of the <a href="http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-plato-review/" rel="nofollow">Plato</a> and <a href="http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-cleon-2/" rel="nofollow">Cleon II</a>. The main differences are that the Plato has a stronger and more reliable radio signal on the transmitter. And, if you just want to use the receiver as a wired remote, the Plato requires a battery, while the Cleon II receiver (just like the N8) does not need a one. Marc, I didn't have the time to do full reviews, but have posted up videos of the Plato and Cleon II.

The main differences are that the Plato has a stronger and more reliable radio signal on the transmitter.

And, if you just want to use the receiver as a wired remote, the Plato requires a battery, while the Cleon II receiver (just like the N8) does not need a one.

]]> By: Marc L http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5711 Marc L Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:19:20 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-5711 Has anyone tried the Phottix Plato vs the Cleon II? I'm trying to decide between the two but haven't been able to find any user comparisons. Thanks, Marc Has anyone tried the Phottix Plato vs the Cleon II? I'm trying to decide between the two but haven't been able to find any user comparisons.

Thanks,
Marc

]]> By: Bill Breite http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3845 Bill Breite Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:12:03 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3845 I just ordered the Phottix Cleon for my Nikon D300. I just hope it doesn't bother the camera's circuitry. Here's hoping! Bill I just ordered the Phottix Cleon for my Nikon D300. I just hope it doesn't bother the camera's circuitry. Here's hoping!

Bill

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3128 David Chin Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:56:52 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3128 @Jeff Thurman - you can do it either way - plug it right in, or plug it in and then screw it tight. I normally just insert it in without screwing the collar as the fit quite snug. @Jeff Thurman – you can do it either way – plug it right in, or plug it in and then screw it tight.

I normally just insert it in without screwing the collar as the fit quite snug.

]]> By: Jeff Thurman http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3127 Jeff Thurman Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:26:56 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-3127 Does this remote release screw into My Nikon D300 or does it slip in? I just wanted to be sure of how well it stays on the camera itself. Does this remote release screw into My Nikon D300 or does it slip in? I just wanted to be sure of how well it stays on the camera itself.

]]> By: Toys For The Photographer http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1663 Toys For The Photographer Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:13:36 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1663 [...] for my Nikon D200 on ebay that is one third the price of Nikon’s wired version. Here is a review of the remote.The Phottix remote can be used wired or wireless, and is very useful for photos of [...] [...] for my Nikon D200 on ebay that is one third the price of Nikon's wired version. Here is a review of the remote.The Phottix remote can be used wired or wireless, and is very useful for photos of [...]

]]> By: D300 Remote Control Script — DiyPhotoBits.com — A few bits and pieces about photography http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1463 D300 Remote Control Script — DiyPhotoBits.com — A few bits and pieces about photography Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:54:47 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1463 [...] what you need, and how to use it.  Oh, and why not use one of the cheap 3rd party remotes (e.g. Phottix N1 or Cleon N8), a real remote like a ML-3 or a MC-DC1 Remote cord?  Well if I can DIY I’d [...] [...] what you need, and how to use it.  Oh, and why not use one of the cheap 3rd party remotes (e.g. Phottix N1 or Cleon N8), a real remote like a ML-3 or a MC-DC1 Remote cord?  Well if I can DIY I'd [...]

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1094 David Chin Sun, 25 May 2008 10:34:36 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1094 @Victor - yes, the remote will work in wired mode even if the battery goes completely flat. @Victor – yes, the remote will work in wired mode even if the battery goes completely flat.

]]> By: Victor http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1093 Victor Sun, 25 May 2008 08:52:46 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-1093 Hi, will the remote work as just a standard wired cable release. Ie if the battery goes flat will the cable release mode operate. thanks Hi, will the remote work as just a standard wired cable release. Ie if the battery goes flat will the cable release mode operate. thanks

]]> By: Ian http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-830 Ian Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:55:11 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-830 Just received the N1 today and I must say i was a bit sceptical at something so cheap. It seems to work an absolute treat and at that price £9.99 plus postage a bargain. Nice review by the way. Just received the N1 today and I must say i was a bit sceptical at something so cheap. It seems to work an absolute treat and at that price £9.99 plus postage a bargain.

Nice review by the way.

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-761 David Chin Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:43:29 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-761 Bret, the B position on the Phottix Cleon receiver is meant to only be used in wired mode, that is, without having to use the transmitter. If you wish to use the transmitter, then you slide the receiver switch to the On position, not B. With the camera in BULB mode, press and hold down the transmitter button for 3 seconds - this opens the shutter and keeps it open. To terminate the BULB exposure, half press the transmitter button and then let go. Read the BULB Exposures section of my <a href="http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-cleon-n8/">Phottix Cleon</a> review for the details. Bret, the B position on the Phottix Cleon receiver is meant to only be used in wired mode, that is, without having to use the transmitter. If you wish to use the transmitter, then you slide the receiver switch to the On position, not B. With the camera in BULB mode, press and hold down the transmitter button for 3 seconds – this opens the shutter and keeps it open. To terminate the BULB exposure, half press the transmitter button and then let go. Read the BULB Exposures section of my Phottix Cleon review for the details.

]]> By: bret http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-760 bret Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:29:16 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-760 HI just recieved mine today it doesnt seem to function in bulb mode when i turn it to b on the reciever the shutter opens i can push the transmitter button nothing happens any ideas HI just recieved mine today it doesnt seem to function in bulb mode when i turn it to b on the reciever the shutter opens i can push the transmitter button nothing happens any ideas

]]> By: Kenny http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-734 Kenny Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:06:25 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-734 I bough 2 Cleons Remotes, 1 had a bad Battery, I replaced the Bat.... and it worked just fine. I bough 2 Cleons Remotes, 1 had a bad Battery, I replaced the Bat…. and it worked just fine.

]]> By: CMB http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-729 CMB Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:37:21 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-729 today I received the Phottix remote that we ordered. After I had read the included letter and the information on the box. I proceeded to try it out. Everything worked wonderfully, as advertised in a Review at http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-cleon/). And yes I did read the news shortly after I ordered the Phottix N1 and was very pleased indeed to find that I've received the upgraded Phottix-Cleon. It is a great product besides there is nothing out there that can touch it... Thank you for the nice reviews... today I received the Phottix remote that we ordered. After I had read the included letter and the information on the box. I proceeded to try it out.
Everything worked wonderfully, as advertised in a Review at http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-cleon/). And yes I did read the news shortly after I ordered the Phottix N1 and was very pleased indeed to find that I've received the upgraded Phottix-Cleon. It is a great product besides there is nothing out there that can touch it…

Thank you for the nice reviews…

]]> By: Manek Dubash http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-728 Manek Dubash Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:14:43 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-728 I too wary about the Phottix unit until mine turned up from HK recently. What can I say: it just works and for that price, if it stops in a year I shall still consider it good value for money. I especially like the half-press AF capability too. I too wary about the Phottix unit until mine turned up from HK recently. What can I say: it just works and for that price, if it stops in a year I shall still consider it good value for money. I especially like the half-press AF capability too.

]]> By: David Chin http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-724 David Chin Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:26:04 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-724 @CMB - I wish you all the best with the remote - do keep us posted! @CMB – I wish you all the best with the remote – do keep us posted!

]]> By: CMB http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-722 CMB Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:27:47 +0000 http://www.dpnotes.com/phottix-n1-wireless-remote-control-set-nikon-d300-review/#comment-722 Hi all, Received a second email confirming that the Phottix was shipped last week. I shall let you know how it turns out after I had a chance to test it. I live in Florida USA, so it might take a while for it to arrive... If I encounter the same problems as some users claim they have eg half pressing is working etc. but no shutter release?! I shall attempt to find out which component(s) in the transmitter/receiver has failed... Hi all,

Received a second email confirming that the Phottix was shipped last week. I shall let you know how it turns out after I had a chance to test it. I live in Florida USA, so it might take a while for it to arrive… If I encounter the same problems as some users claim they have eg half pressing is working etc. but no shutter release?! I shall attempt to find out which component(s) in the transmitter/receiver has failed…

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