Sweet, thanks Eric. I always use the Exp. Delay mode and self timer when shooting at night. I've been looking to getting a remote but wasn't sure if I should get the cable or wireless? I read that the wireless doesn't allow you to I guess lock the shutter when using the bulb setting like you can with the cable remote.
I've used both and I wish the D700 were compatible with the ML-L3. I much prefer that $20 wireless to the $70 plastic MC-30 cable you have to attach and detach. I guess Nikon figures all the "pros" somehow prefer spending 3.5x more on a more cumbersome product because it looks the part.
The ML-L3 has all the functionality of the MC-30. While shooting in BULB mode your first click will open the shutter, the shutter then remains open until you run out of battery or you click the ML-L3 a second time. The only thing to be aware of is that unless you're indoors where the infrared signal can bounce around you'll have to make sure you point the ML-L3 towards the front of the camera (where the sensor is). Not a big deal, just don't expect to be triggering the shutter from behind the camera outdoors without putting the remote up above or to the side a bit.
EDIT: and there's always the MC-36 if you think you'll be needing an intervalometer in the near future. Overkill if you just need a remote shutter release though.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=4917 
