Which remote shutter release works with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III?
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I have a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and already own a Hähnel Combi remote that I previously used with a Canon 550D, but it doesn't fit or work with the 5D Mark III. I'm trying to find the correct wired or wireless remote shutter release and want to avoid buying the wrong type. My budget is about £20 for a cable release or about £60 for a wireless one. Infrared isn't suitable for my needs. What connector type does the 5D Mark III use, and what kinds of remotes are compatible?
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Canon makes 2 remotes, the timer model and the non-timer model.
The non-timer model, the RS-80N3 is the cheaper one. I don't own one of these. The timer model, the TC80N3 is actually a pretty useful device. I was using it, well planning to use to shoot the Leonids, just the other day. I've had mine for about 4 years and I seem to use it at least several times a year.
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The Canon EOS 5D Mark III uses the N3 remote connector, not the E3 connector used by cameras like the 550D. That’s why your older remote for the 550D won’t work unless it has an N3 version or adapter.
For the 5D Mark III, any wired or wireless remote with an N3 connector should work. Canon’s own wired options include the RS-80N3 (basic cable release) and TC-80N3 (interval timer remote). Third-party N3-compatible remotes are also fine, since wired remotes are basically simple electrical switches.
If you want wireless and don’t want infrared, a radio remote with an N3 connector is the right type. One community recommendation was the Pixel Oppilas wireless remote in the N3 version.
So the key thing to check before buying is simple: make sure it says N3 for Canon.
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