Time Lapse and Multiple Bracketing Functionality

[Deep Action]

Hi

I am would like to know which cameras can take time lapse photos without turning off for example; I want to leave a camera for 5 hours to take a photo every 30 seconds or every minute.

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

Many thanks

N

 

[Camp Freddy]

My friend has quite an old Nikon d3000 and it has a time lapse functioin: it was pretty good on programme at taking shots with very similar exposures for nice series: but I think it was imited to 30 over maybe 24 hours. The D7000 also combines bracketing with " intervalometer" IIRC.

Olympus and panasonic and mid end Nikon and canon APSC cameras have more steps. But the d90/ 7000 have such good dynamic range that you can achieve pretty much all capturable light with little nosie within 3 steps + -.

Basically if you want a DSLR for these things many including me would recommend the D7000 (or lesser D's from Nikon if you are on a tighter budget) .

For a compact ILC: g3 or Pen 3, EPL3.

For a compact single lens: XZ1
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[dradam]

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

There exist cameras that can do 5 or 7 frames but they don't do it all in one shot, the do it in 5 to 7 shots. If you are bracketing using just one exposure you aren't actually increasing your dynamic range.

 

[confyushis]

with the free magic lantern firmware, the following canon dslrs can take as many pictures as you want at any interval you want (as fast as the camera can handle to 480min) until the batteries run dry or your shutter explodes. they will also be able to take up to an 8 hour exposure (which might also drain your battery). finally, they'll be able to take up to 9 bracketed exposures at 0.5-5 EV steps.

5dmk2
60d
600d
550d
500d
50d (soon)
1100d (soon)

the specifics are at the following link:
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki

whatever works for you ...

Deep Action wrote:

I am would like to know which cameras can take time lapse photos without turning off for example; I want to leave a camera for 5 hours to take a photo every 30 seconds or every minute.

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

 

[Leonard Migliore]

Hi

I am would like to know which cameras can take time lapse photos without turning off for example; I want to leave a camera for 5 hours to take a photo every 30 seconds or every minute.

A D300 will do that

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

You can't take 10 to 15 exposures in one shot; that's 10 or 15 shots.

The maximum number of bracketed exposures for a D300 is 9. When the camera is set for interval exposure and bracketing, it will take all the bracketed exposures at each interval. That's what I think you want to do.
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[Deleted1929]

I am would like to know which cameras can take time lapse photos without turning off for example; I want to leave a camera for 5 hours to take a photo every 30 seconds or every minute.

You can probably do it with CHDK running on a Canon powershot model. Google it.

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

What is the heck do you think you need 10 or 15 bracketed shots for ?

A good HDR can be done in three shots, so I'm baffled what you think you need 15 for.

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[C7AEA67]

Hi

I am would like to know which cameras can take time lapse photos without turning off for example; I want to leave a camera for 5 hours to take a photo every 30 seconds or every minute.

Canon EOS Utility has a time laps feature. You just connect the camera to a computer, and adjust the settings there.

Also, what camera can take up to 10 or 15 bracketed exposures in one shot - the standard is 3 but I need more.

Why do you need more? The time to process them would also be inhibitive, I just don't see a benefit. 3-5 is what I use.

Many thanks

N

 

[Deep Action]

Thanks for your replies, they are very helpful.

The number of exposures would ideally be 12. Its for creating 360 degree vHDRi images for using in 3D environments.

If I have to take a minimum of four shots and 9 or 12 bracketed exposures each ,then it all of a sudden becomes a massive task - if I can fire off the exposures in one go it reduces my time in capturing these images substantially.

 

[Camp Freddy]

Nikon d7000. It has the same dr as full frame and that means 2 exposure steps over other apsc almost a. You can then batch process the respective exposures to lift the shadows or drop the highlights a bit with an s curve which will save you time.

It would be longer in raw but you can decide on quality and NR yourself and run jpeg alone if it is good enough.
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