Nikon MC-DC3 Connector Pin Outs

The following pinouts are used in the MC-DC3 connector (headphone port) on the Z50II and Z5II models (connections from left to right, top first, when looking into connector):

  • Tip — Release
  • Ring 1 — Focus
  • Ring 2 — GND (Ground)
  • Ring 3 — no connection?

This information is not verified, nor it it certified by Nikon. Use at your own risk.

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