Solution
Shooting Time-lapse MoviesTotal Possible Time for Time-lapse Movie Shooting
When Using Remote Controller RC-6
Still photos shot at a set interval can be stitched together automatically to create a time-lapse movie. A time-lapse movie shows how a subject changes in a much shorter period of time than the actual time it took. It is effective for a fixed-point observation of changing scenery, growing plants, celestial motion, etc.
Time-lapse movies are recorded in MOV, [ (NTSC) ] or [
(PAL) ]. The frame rate will be switched automatically according to the [
: Video system] setting.
Shooting Time-lapse Movies
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Set the shooting mode.
Press the lock release button.
Turn the Mode Dial.
3. Set the Live View shooting/Movie shooting switch to ⋖⋗.
4. Select [Time-lapse movie].
Movie | |
Modes other than the | |
Movie | |
Modes other than the | |
Caution
If the [Only available when movie shooting is activated] message appears, press the ⋖⋗ button, then repeat step 4.
5. Select [Enable].
6. Set the shooting interval and number of shots.
Time required
Playback time
Caution
Shooting interval
Settable from [00:00:01] to [99:59:59].
Number of shots
Settable from [0002] to [3600]. Set one digit at a time. If 3600 is set, the time-lapse movie will be approx. 2 min. for NTSC and approx. 2 min. 24 sec. for PAL.
7. Check the settings.
Movie | |
Modes other than the | |
8. The current settings will be displayed.
Time required
Indicates the time required to shoot the set number of shots at the set interval. If it exceeds 24 hours, "*** days" will be displayed.
Playback time
Indicates the movie recording time (time required to play back the movie) to create the time-lapse movie in (NTSC) or
(PAL) from the still photos taken with the set intervals.
Card- time left
The total length of a time-lapse movie that can be recorded on the card based on its remaining capacity.
9. Exit the menu.
Press the ⋖MENU⋗ button to turn off the menu screen.
10. Read the message.
Read the message, select [OK], and press ⋖⋗.
11. Take test shots.
12. Press the ⋖⋗ button.
To return to step 10, press the ⋖⋗ button again.
13. Shoot the time-lapse movie.
Shots remaining
Time-lapse movie
Caution
- Selecting [ : Dust Delete Data ], [
: Sensor cleaning ], [
: Clear all camera settings ], or [
:
Firmware ver].
- Selecting ⋖C1⋗, ⋖C2⋗ or ⋖C3⋗ shooting modes.
Caution
Total Possible Time for Time-lapse Movie Shooting
You can shoot time-lapse movies with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E6N as shown in the table below (approx. time from start of shooting until the battery becomes exhausted). The possible shooting time will vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Time-lapse Movie Shooting | Room Temperature (23°C / 73°F) | Low Temperatures (0°C / 32°F) |
Shooting interval: 1 sec. | 3 hr. 50 min. | 3 hr. 40 min. |
Shooting interval: 10 sec. | 5 hr. 20 min. | 5 hr. 10 min. |
When Using Remote Controller RC-6
You can use Remote Controller RC-6 (sold separately) to start and stop the time-lapse movie shooting. Set [ : Remote control] to [Enable].
Camera Status/Remote Control Setting | <2> (2-sec. delay) | < |
Test-shooting screen | To shooting-ready | Shoots still photo |
Shooting-ready | To test-shooting screen | Starts shooting |
During time-lapse movie shooting | Ends shooting | Ends shooting |