Intervalometer
Jun 6, 2018 03:00:11 #
bkijek
Loc: Oak Lawn, Illinois
I’m looking for a good, simple intervalometer that can schedule hundreds of images for star trail photography. Any suggestions?
Jun 6, 2018 10:52:56 #
bkijek wrote:
I’m looking for a good, simple intervalometer that can schedule hundreds of images for star trail photography. Any suggestions?
PIXEL FSK 2.4GHz Wireless Shutter Remote Release Control for Canon 7D series, 5D series, 50D, 40D, 30D, 10D http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LCN48SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dq.fBb8Y6MMBQ
I have this one and I have been very pleased with it. This is for Canon cameras but I would imagine it can be purchased for what ever camera you have. It has features that I have not yet tried.
Jim
Jun 6, 2018 17:56:24 #
I'm a Nikon dude.
I bought a wired Intervalometer as my first unit. Soon I longed for a wireless one.
Then a while later, my wired one disappeared when the Blood Moon came around in 2015.
I went through everything I had taken that evening and didn't find it. So I bought a wireless one.
Now that is nice! I can set up the camera/tripod, and run it from inside the house, or from inside my tent when out in the desert.
They don't have to be expensive. They just plug into a port on your camera and do a remote timed release.
I use mine to make time-lapse video's. But at first did Star Trails.
The one I have has been discontinued I guess. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P4U3M06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But if you scroll down a little there are many others.
Great item to have. Does remote release as well.
I bought a wired Intervalometer as my first unit. Soon I longed for a wireless one.
Then a while later, my wired one disappeared when the Blood Moon came around in 2015.
I went through everything I had taken that evening and didn't find it. So I bought a wireless one.
Now that is nice! I can set up the camera/tripod, and run it from inside the house, or from inside my tent when out in the desert.
They don't have to be expensive. They just plug into a port on your camera and do a remote timed release.
I use mine to make time-lapse video's. But at first did Star Trails.
The one I have has been discontinued I guess. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P4U3M06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But if you scroll down a little there are many others.
Great item to have. Does remote release as well.
Jun 7, 2018 00:40:55 #
bkijek wrote:
I’m looking for a good, simple intervalometer that can schedule hundreds of images for star trail photography. Any suggestions?
I have several I bought on eBay. They work fine.
Jun 7, 2018 03:24:21 #
bkijek
Loc: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Hello gents,
Thanks for responding.
Just to verify: Is an intervalometer the same thing as a wire remote control that has the capability to shoot hundreds of photos remotely?
I would use the device as follows:
1. Star trail photography
2. Landscape photos where I want to be in the picture
3. Bird photography where I can build a feeder, grab a beer and shoot away.
Also, do you know of a good flashlight that can illuminate objects 100-200 feet away? I bought what was advertised as a high powered flashlight but it only illuminates objects 25 feet away.
Again, thanks for responding.
PS - I shot my first Milky Way photo. I got an image but it wasn’t very impressive as I was shooting in Illinois and I was using an 18mm, f3.5 lens. I’ve ordered a Rokinon 16mm, f2.0 lens that should be coming any day now.
Thanks for responding.
Just to verify: Is an intervalometer the same thing as a wire remote control that has the capability to shoot hundreds of photos remotely?
I would use the device as follows:
1. Star trail photography
2. Landscape photos where I want to be in the picture
3. Bird photography where I can build a feeder, grab a beer and shoot away.
Also, do you know of a good flashlight that can illuminate objects 100-200 feet away? I bought what was advertised as a high powered flashlight but it only illuminates objects 25 feet away.
Again, thanks for responding.
PS - I shot my first Milky Way photo. I got an image but it wasn’t very impressive as I was shooting in Illinois and I was using an 18mm, f3.5 lens. I’ve ordered a Rokinon 16mm, f2.0 lens that should be coming any day now.
Jun 10, 2018 03:15:59 #
bkijek wrote:
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The intervalometer will do those items. It will give you the ability to do timelapse and also give you the ability to set your exposure time greater than 30 seconds.
As far as flashlights, you are asking the wrong group...we don’t like light😂
Jun 10, 2018 16:45:49 #
bkijek
Loc: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Don’t you use a flashlight to light paint fore ground objects sometimes?
Jun 10, 2018 17:40:27 #
bkijek wrote:
Don’t you use a flashlight to light paint fore ground objects sometimes?
Jun 10, 2018 17:47:20 #
No, outside of startrails, I use some type of tracking equipment and take long exposures that are moving with the target. So I take a foreground pix earlier, then layer it into the Nightscape photo.
I’m guessing you are looking to do more of Milky Way/landscape shots, so I can see where you would use it.
I’m guessing you are looking to do more of Milky Way/landscape shots, so I can see where you would use it.
Jun 10, 2018 18:54:30 #
bkijek
Loc: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Europa -
Thanks for your input. I’m such a neophyte at this game. I haven’t gotten to Lightroom, layering and star tracking. I think my next step is purchasing and learning Lightroom.
Again, thanks for explaining the steps ahead.
Thanks for your input. I’m such a neophyte at this game. I haven’t gotten to Lightroom, layering and star tracking. I think my next step is purchasing and learning Lightroom.
Again, thanks for explaining the steps ahead.
Jun 11, 2018 17:25:55 #
bkijek wrote:
I’m looking for a good, simple intervalometer that can schedule hundreds of images for star trail photography. Any suggestions?
You are looking for something simple.
Here is a simple one for a Nikon DX camera I used for my D5300 camera.
You just need to do a search at eBay for your camera type.
I believe these are good for up to 399 shots.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Control-Timer-Intervalometer-For-Nikon-D7100-D750-D7200-D5500-D3300-D610/401113071782?hash=item5d6433c0a6:g:Qt4AAOSw~oFXIbn9
Craig
Jun 11, 2018 17:49:58 #
bkijek
Loc: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Thanks Craig -
I’ve got a cheapie from Amazon that I don’t particularly like. I’ll check these out.
I’ve got a cheapie from Amazon that I don’t particularly like. I’ll check these out.
Jun 11, 2018 17:59:26 #
I have this one...the remote is worthless, and instructions are poor, but performs well. I get about 5 hours on star trails. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polaroid-Performance-Grip-for-Canon-T2i-T3i-T4i-T5i/323216533068?hash=item4b4134e64c:g:WJwAAOSwLoxa18mK
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