Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Control

Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3

Strengths: it works

Weakness: price, small screen, always on, very short cord, feels really cheap

so, it works. it fires the camera, the timer counts correctly. this isn't a very complicated device. for what it does, especially considering the price, i wish they would have provided a better screen so they could put more information on the screen to make it more intuitive. the cord length is a joke. at 2 feet long, this will be dangling from your camera a lot and hopefully not bending the jack...
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so, it works. it fires the camera, the timer counts correctly. this isn't a very complicated device.
for what it does, especially considering the price, i wish they would have provided a better screen so they could put more information on the screen to make it more intuitive.
the cord length is a joke. at 2 feet long, this will be dangling from your camera a lot and hopefully not bending the jack on the camera. want a longer cord? thats easy, just another 70 bucks for an extension. outrageous.
and as for the build quality i'm very disappointed. taking it from the box it was already scratched from just the bubble wrap rubbing on it. it's made from all plastic. the main button feels like it could fall off any time and i'm afraid if i drop it it will shatter.

By jerenity - Jan 27, 2008

Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3

Strengths: Very easy to use with, nice interface.

Weakness: cable tend to be little short and not as sturdy

I wish canon can make a remote that is wireless, I ahve many canon cables, they tend to break around the connector, so a wireless one would be a great way to go since the cable is no longer the issue and can go further in distance as well.

By kwang0429 - Feb 23, 2007

TC-80N3 -- "WYPIWYG"

Strengths: All the useful functions you would want from a timer/remote controller

Weakness: No on/off switch, buttons placement isn't very intuitive, price

This is a must if you are into astrophotography or creative long-exposure photography. However, it simply is what-you-pay-is-what-you-get, there is nothing fancy here. As usual for all other Canon stuffs, this is not cheap. The placement of the control buttons is not intuitive and it takes some time to get used to. There is also no on/off switch, so it will continue to drain the battery unless...
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This is a must if you are into astrophotography or creative long-exposure photography. However, it simply is what-you-pay-is-what-you-get, there is nothing fancy here. As usual for all other Canon stuffs, this is not cheap. The placement of the control buttons is not intuitive and it takes some time to get used to. There is also no on/off switch, so it will continue to drain the battery unless you remove it when not using it. In summary, get the RS-80N3 instead and save yourself ~$100 if you just need a remote controller. Of course the word "remote" doesn't mean "cordless" here. You will have to pay an obscene price for that.

By buddingyeast - Oct 9, 2005

Kind of expensive, but would be...

Strengths: flexible, easy to set up. Great battery life.

Weakness: Timer button could be larger.

Kind of expensive, but would be difficult to match all the features: 4 modes, display and standard manual switch. The unit only interface with the N3 type connector. No on/off switch (the unit stays on forever until battery dies). Display is easy to see and controls to input setup are average.

By mikecol - Jan 27, 2005

Great

Strengths: Multiple use, user friendly, long battery life, quality Canon build

Weakness: expensive, should be wireless

great remote control, very well built, multiple settings available; a bit tricky at start but overall easy to use after a few trials. Good cable length; would be astonishing product if wireless. A bit pricey unfortunately

By ppponcet - Dec 28, 2005