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Neewer 10102036 2.5mm Shutter Release Cable for Canon

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Neewer 10102036 2.5mm Shutter Release Cable for Canon

Name: Neewer 10102036 2.5mm Shutter Release Cable for Canon
Brand: Neewer
SKU: 10102036

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Coiled 2.5mm-to-C3 shutter cable gives remote trigger control to Canon DSLRs and mirrorless bodies from motorized sliders or intervalometers.

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Overview

The Neewer 10102036 is a coiled shutter release cable that bridges a 2.5mm trigger source to Canon's C3 remote terminal. The C3 connector carries three pins — common, focus, and shutter — enabling both half-press autofocus and full shutter release from compatible devices. The coiled cable retracts to 13 inches at rest and stretches to a maximum of 32 inches (80cm), which keeps the cable taut and out of frame during motion-controlled shots while still providing enough reach for typical slider and dolly configurations.

This cable is aimed at photographers and videographers who use motorized sliders, intervalometers, or wireless trigger receivers with a 2.5mm output jack and need to connect to a Canon body with the C3 port. Confirmed compatible bodies include the R5, 5D Mark IV/III/II, 6D Mark II, 7D Mark II, 5DS, 5DR, and 1D Mark IV/III/II. It is a passive cable with no electronics — signal integrity depends on the triggering device. For time-lapse and automated shooting workflows, it serves as a simple, low-cost link in the signal chain between controller and camera.

Specifications

Brand

Neewer

Model

10102036

Connector (Camera End)

C3 (2.5mm sub-mini, 3-pin)

Connector (Device End)

2.5mm plug

Cable Type

Coiled / Stretchable

Cable Length (Retracted)

13 inches (33cm)

Cable Length (Extended)

32 inches (80cm)

Compatible Cameras

Canon R5, 7D Mark II, 6D Mark II, 5D Mark IV/III/II, 7D, 6D, 5D, 5DS, 5DR, 1D Mark IV/III/II

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Coiled design retracts to 13 inches for compact storage and extends to 32 inches for slider and dolly rigs.
Three-pin C3 connector supports both autofocus activation and shutter release signals.
Broad Canon compatibility spanning the R5, 5D series, 6D series, 7D series, and 1D series bodies.
Standard 2.5mm plug end works with most third-party intervalometers, wireless triggers, and motion controllers.

👎 Cons

32-inch maximum extended length may be too short for large studio slider rails or crane setups.
No locking mechanism on the 2.5mm plug end, so it can pull free from lightweight trigger devices under cable tension.
Coiled cable exerts a constant retraction force that can shift lightweight trigger units if not secured.
C3 connector only — does not fit Canon bodies that use the larger N3 remote port.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canon cameras does this cable actually work with?

It is compatible with Canon bodies that use the C3 (2.5mm sub-mini) remote port, including the R5, 7D Mark II, 6D Mark II, 5D Mark IV/III/II, 7D, 6D, 5D, 5DS, 5DR, and 1D Mark IV/III/II. If your Canon camera has a 2.5mm remote terminal, this cable should work.

What does the 2.5mm plug end connect to?

The 2.5mm plug connects to any device with a standard 2.5mm shutter trigger output — motorized dollies, sliders, intervalometers, and wireless trigger receivers that use a 2.5mm jack for camera connection.

How long is the cable when fully extended?

The coiled cable stretches from 13 inches (33cm) at rest to a maximum of 32 inches (80cm) when fully extended. This gives enough reach for slider and dolly setups without excess cable slack.

Does this cable support half-press autofocus or only full shutter release?

The C3 connector carries three pins — common, focus, and shutter — which means it supports both half-press autofocus activation and full shutter release, depending on what your triggering device sends.

Will this work with Canon cameras that use the N3 remote port instead of C3?

No. Canon's N3 port is a different connector found on older pro bodies. This cable uses the smaller C3 (2.5mm sub-mini) plug. You would need an N3-specific cable for cameras with that terminal.