Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3

Comments about Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3:

Very easy to setup and use - great device!

Comments about Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3:

great product,very handy and good quality

Comments about Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3:

Puchased this due to the flurry of intervalometer articles in magazines, yeah I'm a sucker but I look forward to entering new terrain! Very pleased with the intervalometer. I've used standard remotes for years but this is one on steroids. Construction looks excellent, does the standard cable relase and so much more such as self timer, interval time, long exposure and exposure counts and any combination of the above. Very versatile! Read manual and try features before going out in field.

Comments about Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3:

Easy to use and works a charm for Astrophotography. The backlight works well for the display, but I do wish the buttons were backlit to help ensure you are pressing the right one during night time long exposures. I love the accurate timings it allows right down to 10ths of a second.

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I've wanted one of these for a while in order to use it as an intervalometer. Once the battery is in, the display is on until it shuts itself off. According to the manual, "the display panel uses a liquid crystal display. With time, the display will become lighter and harder to read. In such a case, take the product to the nearest Canon Service Center to replace the display panel (at cost)." So a built in cost to replace the display. I'll be curious to see how long this lasts.

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I have an off brand wireless remote that would fail on numerous occasions. Got real tired of missing shots. Also, it would fall off when moving from location to location. Almost lost it once. The TC 80N3 locks on and will not fall off. I haven't used it in all of it's capacities, but what I have done it functions very well. I am very pleased. I would have preferred the Canon wireless remote but I do have to eat.

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While there is little excuse for Canon to not include most of the TC-80N3's features in the firmware of their DSLRs, I'm glad they at least offer up all the tricks that come with this handy device. I bought this unit to serve two purposes:1. I wanted to take exposures that were longer than the 30" allowed by the 5D Mark II.2. I wanted an intervalometer to use for taking time lapse photos.I can say with certainty that this unit does both jobs exceedingly well.Having skimmed through its manual, I was impressed but not surprised to see that it can actually handle all of its functions in combination with one another. That is to say, you can use it as both an interval timer and long-exposure timer for the same session. I believe you can combine all four functions at the same time.One really nice, yet subtle design touch is that the cord connecting the controller to the camera is coated in a slightly softer, rubbery material that gives easily. I point this out as a shorter, firmer cord could potentially transmit vibrations back to the camera body and disturb a long exposure. The cord on the TC-80N3 is soft and long enough, in my opinion, to avoid this.I also appreciate the backlight on this unit to help read the display while I'm taking shots at night.

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The interval timer works great - the downside is reliability. Out of my photo friends I know five people plus myself that have had the cable fray after only 2-3 years use. I expect more for [$]. Canon should be made aware of this. It happens way too often in my observations. My advice is to also buy the cheaper RS80-N3, use that for the bulk of your shooting and only use the TC-80N3 when you need the programmable modes.There are knock offs but I found that they didn't fit well and during shoots unplugged rather easy in comparison to the Canon brand.

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I'm a longtime fan of Canon camera products, and this intervalometer doesn't disappoint. I bought it for my boyfriend, who is a professional photographer/videographer, for Christmas, and he loves it already. Good for time-lapse photography.

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The Good: The timer works great! It is easy to set, not requiring many steps and is pretty intuitive to take out of the box and start using.

The Bad: Can only take 99 pictures on auto, which depending on your exposure requirements isn't really long enough.

The Ugly: The price is not justifiable.

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A great addition to the bag and well worth the price...

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Works exactly as advertised and is not complicated to operate. The perfect option for making time lapse photography or other special effects, very happy with my purchase and it arrived very quickly.

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i only needed a basic intervalometer but this one does so much more. the ability to specify exactly how long of a super-long-exposure shot you want is awesome.

the only thing i wish it had is a way to program how long to do timelapse shots for. you can pick 1-99 shots, or infinity. would it have been that much harder to let you tell it stop after 2000 shots?

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I'm using my remote for time lapse video, and long time exposure photography. While the remote is expensive, I feel it is well worth it, since it works beautifully, is easy to use and solidly constructed.

The battery has a three year life span, the controls are very simple to use, and the
"bulb" button; which brightens the LCD screen in low light situations is very helpful. It should be noted that holding the "bulb" button for three seconds or more, will put the remote into "Hold" mode, to turn off the "Hold" setting, press the "bulb" button for three seconds. I'm really thrilled with this remote, I've only had it a week, and already I've taken some stunning long time exposure shots, and have been getting great feedback on my photos. If you're shooting with a 7D, you'll to have the camera set to "B" for the remote to work properly. It's also key to note this is the timer that will allow EOS shooters to make proper time lapse videos, hence why it costs much more than other remotes. If you can afford it, get one.

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This timer is very straightforward and easy to use. It has lots of options that allow you to be even more creative with your photography. My favorite use is the interval timer which I use for time lapse photography.

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I bought the remote to shoot a time lapse event. I know there are cheaper knockoffs but i didn't want to run the risk of getting a lemon and having to buy another.

It's pretty simple to use. There's a jog dial on the side that let's you select the function and set the parameters. The owner's manual is easy to read and breaks down the functions in a grid format showing you what's possible when you combine some of the modes such as the interval timer and long exposure timer.

The only bad thing is that there's no on/off switch. So once you place the battery inside, it's always on. It takes a CR2032 battery so stock up. I can't believe it doesn't have an on off switch. For the price you pay for it, something like that should have been built in. So now, I just take the battery out when I'm done with it and stick it in a compact flash card case and put it all in my camera bag. An easy solution but the lack of a power switch is still stupid.

4 stars, it would have been 5 except for the price and no power switch.

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Love using this product. Inexpensive for the potential results. It definitely takes practice, not something you can just pick up and start going crazy with, surprisingly. Not by any fault of the controller, it just learning how to deal with your internal camera settings to cope with factors like light shifting. What other piece of equipment can up your production value for under $500, though, ya know?

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I mostly use device for time lapse but also for bulb exposures. Easy to use and and lots of options for using time in your photography. Problem: it doens't turn off. Not too big a deal as the battery does last forever, but on principal that is wasteful.
Maybe one day this will actually be a menu item for canon...oh to wish...

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I primarily use the timer remote for timelapse projects. It's super easy to use, and so far, has operated perfectly. I couldn't do my work without it. It feels cheap, with its lightweight plastic construction-- but since I tend to carry everything on my back, I'm not complaining! Really, a great tool!

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use it all the time to create great time lapses

Simle and soldly built