device for a long time lapse shot

[bj]

Anyone know where I can get a timer to hook up to the single frame release socket on my camera that will allow me to shoot really long time lapse shots? Ideally, I would be able to hook this device up to my camera and leave it alone out in the woods (In a box I've not yet constructed) for days or even weeks at a time and shoot as few as a couple of frames a day, though I'd settle for one frame an hour. I'd also be interested in ideas for how to build this sort of device myself.

Thanks,

Bruce

[Steve P.]

Hello.

Possibly: http://www.tobincinemasystems.com/

[Actor]

Anyone know where I can get a timer to hook up to the single frame release socket on my camera that will allow me to shoot really long time lapse shots? Ideally, I would be able to hook this device up to my camera and leave it alone out in the woods (In a box I've not yet constructed) for days or even weeks at a time and shoot as few as a couple of frames a day, though I'd settle for one frame an hour. I'd also be interested in ideas for how to build this sort of device myself.

Thanks,

Bruce

What kind of "single frame release socket" does your camera have? Is it the "bulb" type that still photogs use or is it some kind of electrical interface? What is the make/model of your camera?

[Patrick]

I do see a bit of a risk leaving your camera outdoors unattended over a long period of time. Rain is a possibility but I guess you could check the weather forecasts beforehand. Theft may also be a risk, unless the area is not frequented by people.

[tgreathead]

I, too, would like to shoot time lapse. My Yashica 600 Electro uses a cable release socket. I have seen intervalometers before but they are around $300-400. I keep thinking there must be a cheaper way to make something that would automatically trigger for less.

Any ideas?

[Patrick]

$300-$400 for a super 8 interval timer??? I bought my Canon interval timer E for $25. I have been offered another two interval timers for the same price each. I find it odd that you have encountered such high prices, Tgreathead. I've found the interval timers for 16mm cameras around that price range usually.

[tgreathead]

REALLY!?!

Where did you see these? Are they standard cable release timers? Do you have a picture of it?

I'm very interested in this. I really thought I was stuck pushing the button every second.

[tgreathead]

Patrick,

Is this the type of timer your are talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=29971

I'm looking for a timer that will repeat at a specific frame rate (ex: 1 fps, .5 fps, etc)

[Patrick]

That timing device on Ebay is not really an interval timer, according to the seller. It simply delays the camera for a number of seconds so that the film maker can get into the shot and then the camera will start to run.

My Canon Interval Timer E was made specifically for the Canon 1014E model. There is no threaded cable release socket on this camera. Instead, there is a similar sized socket that normally accepts an electrical remote control. The timer itself is really small and light. Unfortuntately, they are not easy to come by. It took me months to track one down.

[Patrick]

Mine, like most other super 8 interval timers, can be set to expose a frame anywhere from 1 frame per second up to one frame per minute.

[tgreathead]

Hmmm, that's what I thought. If anyone knows of a cheap cable release interval timer please let me know:)

Thanks,
--Taylor

[super8man]

That timing device on Ebay is not really an interval timer, according to the seller. It simply delays the camera for a number of seconds so that the film maker can get into the shot and then the camera will start to run.

My Canon Interval Timer E was made specifically for the Canon 1014E model. There is no threaded cable release socket on this camera. Instead, there is a similar sized socket that normally accepts an electrical remote control. The timer itself is really small and light. Unfortuntately, they are not easy to come by. It took me months to track one down.

Close - Canon also made a CANON INTERVAL TIMER TM-1 "QUARTZ" - this one bad boy goes from 1 through 40 seconds, then goes from 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes. Takes a PX28 battery. Very cool device. Works with 814XLS, 1014XLS, 512XL, 514XLS, etc.

Cheers,
m

[arnaud]

I know that it's been a year, but let me come back to the subject as I just bought this hard to find interval timer E for 35 euros here in Paris. It worked well on the super8 Canon camera of my friend but doesn't do anything on the electrical remote Socket of both Beaulieu 4008 ZM4 and ZM2.
Maybe a "CANON INTERVAL TIMER TM-1 "QUARTZ" as super8 man mentioned might be the answer (add 10 more euros). Still I don't get why this small Interval timer E isn't compatible with the Beaulieu?
Anyone has an answer?
Cheers,
a.

[aj]

These 4008 and 5008 types cannot do single frame exposure through the electrical remote contact on the rear as this switches the main power on and off and does not interact with the shutter. This means it may remain open for a very long time when the interval-timer switches it off.

[arnaud]

Helas aj, you are right, I was hoping that selecting the 2f/s speed would make the trick but after checking the user handbook, it is written in there that the shutter might be kept open during too pulses.
I have no choice but to become a human intervalometer using the threaded cable release socket (or to spend 400 $ for a timeflow device, which would be the price of the camera and lens).
By the way, anyone interested in a cheap Canon inetrvalometer E? I will be in New York next week (and if you have know any good super8 shops there, that would be much welcome?)
a.