Time Lapse at DVinfo.net

Jerry Porter · September 22nd, 2005, 01:48 PM

Has anyone done time lapse with a Z1? If so, how did you set it up to do so?

Boyd Ostroff · September 22nd, 2005, 02:56 PM

see the following:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50893

and also these for more general discussion:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50422
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=46577
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=46507
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39539
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=17774

Jerry Porter · September 22nd, 2005, 07:09 PM

thanks for the links I thought I was just missing the menu somewhere. Looks like I get to spend some more money to get it done the way I want.

Gary Smith · September 26th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Hi all;

For normal time lapse, I record in real time and speed up in post, but for long time lapse recording of more than an hour, I'm putting together a system that mounts to the tripod and trips the video camera's record button at timed intervals. It is a 12 volt DC system that uses an interval timer and a solenoid to depress the record button. When I finish the prototype I plan to develop it and market it, as it can be used on any video camera. I think it will sell for less than $100.00. Or I might sell plans if anyone is interested. I am also thinking it might be fun to set it up as a "critter cam" to record wildlife with a proximity sensor to start the recording. It would truely be a portable system with the 12 volt power and run for a long time on a motorcycle battery. Any interest?

Mark Utley · September 26th, 2005, 01:55 PM

Gary,

In my experiences, I've found that doing any kind of time lapse where the camera starts recording by having someone (or in your case, something) push the record button is not the best approach. Especially with a machine, pushing the button on the camera will likely result in the camera moving slightly, which could cause undesirable effects over the course of a long time lapse.

Instead, I would recommend finding a way to accomplish this through a LANC controller. This way, there's no risk of the camera jittering or moving because the record button is never physically pressed.

Post some links when you get your project going! I'm interested to see it.

-mark

Jack Zhang · September 26th, 2005, 05:58 PM

a specially designed chipset connected to a LANC cable would do the trick.

September 22nd, 2005, 01:48 PM	#1
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Time Lapse Has anyone done time lapse with a Z1? If so, how did you set it up to do so?

September 26th, 2005, 11:09 AM	#4
Gary Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Berryville, Va. 22611 Posts: 28	New time lapse device Hi all; For normal time lapse, I record in real time and speed up in post, but for long time lapse recording of more than an hour, I'm putting together a system that mounts to the tripod and trips the video camera's record button at timed intervals. It is a 12 volt DC system that uses an interval timer and a solenoid to depress the record button. When I finish the prototype I plan to develop it and market it, as it can be used on any video camera. I think it will sell for less than $100.00. Or I might sell plans if anyone is interested. I am also thinking it might be fun to set it up as a "critter cam" to record wildlife with a proximity sensor to start the recording. It would truely be a portable system with the 12 volt power and run for a long time on a motorcycle battery. Any interest? __________________ Gary Smith

September 26th, 2005, 01:55 PM	#5
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	Gary, In my experiences, I've found that doing any kind of time lapse where the camera starts recording by having someone (or in your case, something) push the record button is not the best approach. Especially with a machine, pushing the button on the camera will likely result in the camera moving slightly, which could cause undesirable effects over the course of a long time lapse. Instead, I would recommend finding a way to accomplish this through a LANC controller. This way, there's no risk of the camera jittering or moving because the record button is never physically pressed. Post some links when you get your project going! I'm interested to see it. -mark __________________ Mark Utley

September 26th, 2005, 05:58 PM	#6
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	a specially designed chipset connected to a LANC cable would do the trick. Last edited by Jack Zhang; September 26th, 2005 at 05:59 PM. Reason: That was just what I was saying

September 22nd, 2005, 02:56 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	see the following: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50893 and also these for more general discussion: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50422 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=46577 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=46507 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39539 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=17774

September 22nd, 2005, 07:09 PM	#3
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	thanks for the links I thought I was just missing the menu somewhere. Looks like I get to spend some more money to get it done the way I want.