TC-80N3 Cable Remote Control
The TC-80N3 is the most advanced cable remote control available for any EOS camera. For remote photography not only does it act as a remote trigger to help avoid camera shake, but it can also be used to time accurately exposures from 1 second to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.
More than that, it can be used as an interval timer for time-lapse photography, a self-timer and a counter to set the number of images captured (up to 99).
The real strength of the TC-80N3 unit is that these modes can be combined – for example, the interval timer with the self-timer and exposure counter for time-lapse photography of flowers opening.
This release is very versatile. It is often used by photographers shooting after dark, where long exposures are essential, as well as by those who employ macro and time-lapse photography. When you don´t use some the extra timer features, it can also be used simply as a remote release to fire the camera without touching the shutter button.
The table below shows the possible combinations of the TC-80N3's functions and their effects and uses.
| Mode | Long exposure | Interval | Self-timer | Exposure count | Function | Example usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | No | No | No | Long exposures | Astrophotography |
| 2 | No | Yes | No | No | Interval timer | Time-lapse photography |
| 3 | No | No | Yes | No | Self-timer | Determine the start time of the exposure |
| 4 | No | No | No | Yes | Select the number of images taken at 1-second intervals | Sets the number of exposures for mode 1 and 2 |
| 5 | Yes | Yes | No | No | A long exposure is taken at defined intervals | Astrophotography |
| 6 | No | Yes | Yes | No | After the self-timer, a long exposure begins | Time-lapse photography |
| 7 | Yes | No | Yes | No | After the self-timer, the long exposure begins | Astrophotography |
| 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | After a self-timer delay, long exposures are captured at set intervals | Astrophotography |
| 9 | No | Yes | No | Yes | A set number of exposures taken at set intervals | Time-lapse photography |
| 10 | No | No | Yes | Yes | After a self-timer delay, the set number of exposures are captured at 1-second intervals | |
| 11 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | After the self-timer delay, the set number of exposures is taken at set intervals | Time-lapse photography |
| 12 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Set number of exposures taken at set intervals | |
| 13 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | After a self-timer delay, the set number of long-exposures is taken at the set intervals | |
| 14 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Incompatible - this combination cannot be used - mode 2 will be set automatically | |
| 15 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Incompatible - this combination cannot be used - Mode 7 will be set automatically |
TC-80N3 specifications
| Connector: | N3 type |
| Compatible cameras: | All EOS-1 series SLRs, EOS 5D, EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 10D, EOS D60, EOS D30 |
| Release function: | Two-stage action to mimic shutter button |
| Release lock provided | |
| Display panel | Icons for self-timer, interval timer, long exposure timer and exposure count setting. Time and exposure count and low battery warning |
| Backlight | Lights for 6 seconds when LAMP button is pressed |
| Cable length: | 80cm |
| Power source: | One CR2032 (3V) button battery |
| Battery life: | Approx 3 years |
| Dimensions: | 40x20x143mm (WxDxH) |
| Weight: | 85g |