Canon Launches TC-N3 and TC-E3 Timer Remotes
Canon's new timer remote controllers for EOS R System cameras feature a larger LCD and a clock function for scheduled shooting.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Photography
Canon has announced the TC-N3 and TC-E3 timer remote controllers for EOS R System cameras, building on the earlier TC-80N3 with a 20% larger LCD panel and an orange illumination backlight. The company also announced the DM-E10D monaural digital microphone for its Multi-Function Shoe.
Why it matters
The new remotes and microphone expand accessories for photographers working on long-exposure, timelapse and video projects with compatible EOS R System bodies. Cropping Guide firmware for the EOS R6 Mark III adds framing aids for users who shoot across different aspect ratios.
Canon lists the TC-N3 at $189.99 and the TC-E3 at $209.99, while the DM-E10D microphone is priced at $209.99. Existing EOS R6 Mark III owners can add Cropping Guide firmware for a $120 service charge, while the camera with the firmware installed is listed at $2,919.
The players
Canon
Canon is a Japanese multinational corporation best known for its cameras, lenses and imaging products, and it produces the EOS R System of mirrorless cameras.
The details
The TC-N3 and TC-E3 are designed for long-exposure photos in bulb mode and long-interval photography such as star trails and timelapses. Both are tripod compatible, run on AAA batteries and include a clock function to schedule shooting sessions, while the DM-E10D draws power directly from the camera and includes a built-in shock mount and wind cover.
Timeline
Early December: EOS R6 Mark III with Cropping Guide firmware goes on sale.
End of December: DM-E10D microphone begins shipping.
Early January: TC-N3 and TC-E3 timer remotes begin shipping.
Culture Shift
The TC-N3 and TC-E3 extend the lineage of the TC-80N3 timer remote, now with a 20% larger LCD and a clock function for scheduled shooting. The updates reflect continued demand among photographers for accessible tools for long-exposure and timelapse work.
Photographers using compatible EOS R System bodies can add long-exposure and timelapse timing controls with the new remotes. Owners of the EOS R6 Mark III can pay a $120 service charge to add Cropping Guide firmware instead of buying the camera with the feature preinstalled.
The takeaway
Photographers planning long-exposure or timelapse projects should check compatibility lists before buying, since the TC-N3 and TC-E3 support different camera models. Budgeting for the listed accessory prices can help avoid surprises when assembling a complete setup.
What happens next
The EOS R6 Mark III with Cropping Guide firmware goes on sale in early December, the DM-E10D microphone begins shipping by the end of December, and the TC-N3 and TC-E3 timer remotes begin shipping in early January.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by PetaPixel.
