Sky-Watcher Nikon D90/D5000 Shutter Release

This cable allows your Sky-Watcher mount's SynScan hand controller to automatically control your Nikon D90 or D5000's shutter. You can program a series of exposures (e.g., 20 shots of 180 seconds each) directly from the hand controller, which will then trigger the camera for each shot without you needing to touch it.

While you can manually trigger your camera with a separate intervalometer, this cable is required if you want the mount itself to control the camera. This integration is simpler and allows the entire imaging sequence to be managed from the SynScan hand controller, which is the intended method for Sky-Watcher's camera control function.

Yes, absolutely. To capture the faint details of a galaxy like Andromeda (M31), you need to take many long exposures. This cable is the key to automating that process with your Nikon D90 or D5000, allowing your mount to capture the necessary images while you wait.

Yes. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i and Star Adventurer GTi have a shutter release port specifically for this purpose. This cable allows the Star Adventurer to trigger your Nikon D90 for automated wide-field imaging sessions.

No. This cable is specifically for models using the Nikon DC2-type remote port, such as the D90 and D5000. Other Nikon cameras like the D7500 or Z-series use different connectors and require a different Sky-Watcher shutter release cable.

The cable has two ends. The camera-specific plug connects to the remote port on your Nikon D90/D5000. The other end, typically a 2.5mm jack, plugs into the port labeled "SNAP" or "Camera" on your Sky-Watcher mount or SynScan hand controller.