Sky-Watcher C3 Shutter Release Cable EOS 1D 5D 7D 10D 70D

The Sky-Watcher C3 Shutter Release Cable is a specialized link that enables a seamless connection between your professional Canon DSLR and a Sky-Watcher computerized mount. By simplifying the connection process, this cable allows you to integrate your camera directly into your astrophotography setup, unlocking its full potential for stunning celestial results. It is designed to provide precise control over the camera's shutter release, which is essential for achieving the accuracy required during complex imaging sessions.

Offering expanded camera support, the C3 cable is compatible with a wide range of high-end Canon models, including the EOS 1D, 5D, 6D, and 7D series, as well as the 10D through 50D bodies. It works effortlessly with popular tracking platforms such as the Sky-Watcher AllView, Star Adventurer, and Star Discovery mounts. This reliable performance ensures that whether you are capturing deep-space nebulae or expansive starscapes, your equipment remains perfectly synchronized for a truly enhanced imaging experience.

Product Features in Detail

Professional N3-Style Connection

Unlike entry-level cables, the C3 features the heavy-duty 3-pin N3 connector used on Canon's professional-grade bodies. This ensures a locking, secure fit that won't wiggle loose during the mount's movement.

Automated Long Exposures

By linking your camera to the mount, you can use the mount's built-in "Astro-Time-Lapse" or "Long Exposure" modes. This allows you to program a series of dozens or hundreds of shots without touching the camera.

Perfect Star Alignment

Triggering the shutter via the cable avoids the "shutter vibration" caused by manual button presses. At long focal lengths, even a tiny vibration results in blurry stars; this cable ensures every frame is crisp and pinpoint-sharp.

Synchronized Panoramic Imaging

When used with the AllView mount, this cable allows the mount to move to a specific coordinate, pause, trigger the camera, and move again. This is the secret to creating high-resolution, multi-row celestial or terrestrial panoramas.

Durable Cold-Weather Design

Sky-Watcher uses flexible cabling that doesn't become brittle or snap in the freezing temperatures common during winter stargazing sessions, providing a reliable connection all night long.

Streamlined Imaging Train

Eliminating the extra batteries and weight of an external remote shutter simplifies your cable management. This reduces the risk of cables snagging on the mount during a meridian flip or while tracking through high altitudes.