Oh, luckily I was using my shutter release cable last night! :bsmilie:
You actually did not need to set the mode to remote wireless (with timer option as well). So the 15 mins does not apply at all. In other words, MC-DC2 cable (once plugged in) at all times. Except when you set it to wireless(with/without timer) mode which is reserved strictly for the ML-L3.
Secondly, corrections on my previous statement (made when I was less experienced with the D90). The 1 second delay exposure DOES work even with the cable release. As it seems the 1 sec delay applies to all shutter release functions - whether using the body's shutter release button, cable release or remote wireless. Set it to ON - 1 sec delay applies to any kinds of shutter release. But do remember to set it OFF when you don't require it, or else you'd wonder why the shutter suddenly so slow... I think this happens when peeps used this function together with the Long Exposure mode and then forget to turn it off for the night...next day they think the DSLR needs to pay a visit to NSC...
So, repeat again cable release does not require setting mode to wireless mode (hence 15 min does not apply).
Cable release in this case is a better option than ML-L3, unless you want to take self portraits.
One important note when using cable release - make sure the button is not stuck on the "down" mode when you plug it in - or else camera will instantly open its shutters upon connection. I thought my DSLR went beserk when I plugged it in..then I realised that the button was stuck in "down" position... :sweat:
