The new HERO 4 camera update lets you do 4K timelapses in the camera, no post production necessary! The new video timelapse feature allows 4K 16X9 and 2.7K 4X3 timelapse capture and saves the timelapse as a ready-to-show video right from the camera. Other cool new features of the update include: 720p240 + 2.7K60 video […]
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Time-lapse 101: Using an Intervalometer
If you are doing time-lapse photography you need a timer or intervelometer. Using an external intervalometer allows any camera with a remote port to shoot time-lapses, even cameras with built-in intervalometers can benefit from the control offered by an external intervalometer. In this video Jay Shaffer explains how to use a simple remote intervalometer to […]
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Outside Magazine Shows You How to Take the Best Nighttime Photo of Your Life.
Taking nighttime photos and especially night time-lapse photos is hard. Outside Magazine asked outdoor photographer Andy Best to share his secrets of capturing beautiful Milky Way and star trail photos. You can read the full article here: How to Take the Best Nighttime Photo of Your Life.
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Bargain Carbon Fiber Tripod / Monopod Q-666C
The Q-666C carbon fiber convertible tripod is sold under several brand names including Beike and Afaith on Amazon or ebay. This tripod is an inexpensive alternative to some other higher priced carbon fiber ultra-lightweight travel tripods on the market. For shooting time-lapses in remote locations where you have to pack in your gear, a carbon […]
Read MoreDIY Hot Tub Timer Panning Camera Mount
You can add camera movement to your time-lapses using a kitchen timer, but using a 6-hour hot tub timer works even better. This spring-powered auto shut-off timer from Intermatic http://amzn.com/B000B8WJZU is an easy DIY project to make a long-duration time-lapse panning camera mount for lightweight cameras. Check out this Skylapser video: Also check out the […]
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Celestron/Skywatcher All-View Multi-purpose Mount Overview
The Celestron/Skywatcher All-View multi-purpose mount gives photographers a robotic mount that can do a lot more than your typical telescope mount. Not only is it a great mount for small to medium size telescopes up to 9 lbs (4 kg) with Go-To electronics will find any of 42,000 celestial objects for traditional viewing or astrophotography, […]
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