Neewer Digital Interval Meter Timer Remote for Nikon D200 D300 D700 D810 D800 F5 F6 Fujifilm S5pro Review (2026)

Who this pro-body interval meter is built for

This interval meter is built for Nikon's professional and prosumer bodies that use the round ten-pin style remote terminal, with Neewer listing compatibility across the D200, D300, D300S, D700, D810, D800, D800E, F5, F6, F100, F90 and F90x, plus Kodak's DCS-14n and Fujifilm's Finepix S3pro and S5pro. That makes it a fit for working photographers and serious enthusiasts shooting night-sky trails, deep sky timelapses or long bulb exposures on pro-grade gear, including some film-era bodies still in use for night photography. It is not meant for consumer Nikon DSLRs like the D90 or D7000 series, which use a different, smaller round connector and need a separate Neewer remote. Because it covers both classic film SLRs and modern full-frame digital bodies, it can also suit photographers who shoot both formats with the same remote.

Specs and design in plain English

The remote weighs approximately 90 grams without batteries, measures roughly 155 by 40 by 18 millimeters, and connects via a cord about 90 centimeters long to the camera's ten-pin terminal. It runs on two AAA batteries, with Neewer citing roughly two months of battery life under a typical pattern of a 5 minute delay, a 4 minute 56 second exposure and a 5 minute interval. The timer itself can be set from 1 second up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds, and the shutter button is two-stage, a half press for focus and a full press to fire, useful for autofocus framing before switching to manual focus for night shots. The backlit LCD panel keeps delay, exposure, interval and shot count visible together during setup.

Living with it after dark

Because the ten-pin connector is standard across a wide span of Nikon's professional lineup, from the D200 up through the D810, the same remote can follow a photographer through several camera upgrades without needing a new cord each time. Setup for a night-sky trail or long exposure sequence follows the same four-field pattern as Neewer's other timer remotes, delay, exposure length, interval and shot count, then the unit runs the sequence hands-free while you stay clear of the tripod. The illuminated LCD helps at dark sites, and the roughly two-month battery estimate under moderate interval use means a fresh set of AAA batteries should comfortably cover a multi-night astrophotography trip. Being a corded rather than wireless remote, there is no pairing process, though the cord length caps how far the photographer can move from the camera during a sequence.

Trade-offs and how it compares

Compared with the consumer-focused Nikon cord built for the D90 through D7000 series, this interval meter serves an entirely different, higher tier of camera body and will not physically connect to those consumer ports. Against Neewer's Canon N3 remote, the core interval timer functions are effectively the same, the real difference is connector shape and which camera brand and tier each is built for. At roughly 90 grams and 155 by 40 by 18 millimeters, this is a touch larger than some of the brand's Canon-focused remotes, reflecting the sturdier ten-pin connector needed for professional bodies. Build materials remain mostly plastic rather than metal, consistent with the rest of the Neewer timer lineup, so the cord and connector should still be treated gently despite the professional camera compatibility.

Verdict and who should look elsewhere

For Nikon shooters running a D200, D300, D700, D800, D810 or similar pro body, or a film-era F5 or F6, this interval meter is a purpose-built and fairly complete option, matching our score of 8.4 out of 10 for fit and features against slightly heavier build weight than the brand's consumer remotes. It is the wrong pick for anyone with a consumer Nikon DSLR like the D90 or D7000, which need the separate MC-DC2-style Neewer remote instead, or for Canon and Pentax shooters entirely. Photographers who mix a pro Nikon body with occasional film work on an F5 or F6 get particular value from the shared compatibility. For long night-sky trail sessions or timelapses on supported gear, the roughly two-month battery estimate and full-range timer cover most real-world overnight use.

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