Nikon MC-EU1 problem

g4lab · Post by **g4lab** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:40 pm

I just received a Nikon MC-EU1 remote control pendant that I bought on fleabay. I bought it to use with my Coolpix 4500. The Nikon website states that the two pieces are compatible.

But I cannot get any activity on the MC-EU1 lcd screen and when I plug it into the camera the cameras display goes black. I had a brand new battery in it and followed the directions for the MC-EU1 to the letter.

The seller , who has 100% plus feedback, has promised a refund, but before I send it back, I just wanted to see if anyone on the list ever used this remote, or had a problem with it (seems to be a few), or has any advice.
I would hate to return it and discover I had been doing something wrong.

Any input or advice would be much appreciated.

Gene

Perl · Post by **Perl** » Tue May 27, 2008 10:57 pm

Hi

Have one of this Clone remote on my coolpix 4500 some years ago
and it working fine , think i pay aroud $25 for it on ebay (not Nikon original) , now i have a 3 Mpix c-mount Microscope camera on Leica zoom

Best Regards
Pär Lundqvist
Sweden

g4lab · Post by **g4lab** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:21 am

They still sell those for about $45 post paid from Hong Kong.
I probably should have gotten one of those.
I think I will get a USB cable and use "The Force" or some similar software. Suggestions welcome.

Perl · Post by **Perl** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:15 am

Hi !

Yes remember its was some problems with
remote control program for the Coolpix 4500

But if you can use a Live capturing program
with USB Connection to it it will be best

Think there are som on the net

http://www.ruwebit.net/article/81
http://gphoto.sourceforge.net/doc/remote/

Best Regards
Pär

g4lab · Post by **g4lab** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:07 pm

Thank you Par.
Both of those sites link to other sites that are also of coolpix interest.

Perl · Post by **Perl** » Thu May 29, 2008 1:21 am

Hi

No Problems !

Best Regards
Pär