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02/08/2011 10:50:56 PM · #1 |
One thing I never understood was why Canon didn't have a built-in intervalometer for time-lapse like some of the higher end Nikon's do. Is it possible that a firmware upgrade would allow for this to be a possibility without actually buying one?
Which ones are you using? |
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02/08/2011 10:54:17 PM · #2 |
| intervalometer? had to google that one |
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02/08/2011 11:42:54 PM · #3 |
Funny thing, last night I read the manual on my new D700 and realized it will do this! I was thinking wow now I don't need an expensive remote to do this!
I doubt this can be done via firmware, but maybe it can. I also doubt canon will do it when they can sell you an expensive remote to do that. |
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02/09/2011 12:03:48 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by MattO:
I doubt this can be done via firmware, but maybe it can. I also doubt canon will do it when they can sell you an expensive remote to do that. |
Would Canon do it? Probably not. Best I understand its function it could be done via firmware update as no extra hardware should be needed. The only questionable is if the timing circuitry wouldn't have an issue with extra polling.
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02/09/2011 12:07:27 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Originally posted by MattO:
I doubt this can be done via firmware, but maybe it can. I also doubt canon will do it when they can sell you an expensive remote to do that. |
Would Canon do it? Probably not. Best I understand its function it could be done via firmware update as no extra hardware should be needed. The only questionable is if the timing circuitry wouldn't have an issue with extra polling. |
The timing circuitry I think would be the issue. Not sure if they could do what is needed with just software. |
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02/09/2011 12:11:59 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by MattO:
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Originally posted by MattO:
I doubt this can be done via firmware, but maybe it can. I also doubt canon will do it when they can sell you an expensive remote to do that. |
Would Canon do it? Probably not. Best I understand its function it could be done via firmware update as no extra hardware should be needed. The only questionable is if the timing circuitry wouldn't have an issue with extra polling. |
The timing circuitry I think would be the issue. Not sure if they could do what is needed with just software. |
Yeah only thing I could think of that might interfere. But the system uses similar "timers" for other functions such as how much time to wait before doing X. Such as turning off the display. These aren't super sensitive so it can actually just be done on the cpu rather than a real timer. On such a pro model you wouldn't want the feature to be dependent on when the cpu isn't too busy, not that it would be.
Message edited by author 2011-02-09 00:12:44.
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02/09/2011 12:29:29 AM · #7 |
| My non-dSLR Canon has this feature ... perhaps makes it even more of a mystery since they already know how to do it. |
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02/09/2011 01:31:59 AM · #8 |
| intervalometer???? Is that next to the frapistat?? |
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02/09/2011 01:35:03 AM · #9 |
I notice that most of the responses to this thread are from "N" people LOL. The D7K has it built in too. My nephew does that sort of shooting for some of his construction clients, I can check to see what he is using and post back.
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02/09/2011 01:38:59 AM · #10 |
| So other than timed exposures, what can you do with this intervalometer? |
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02/09/2011 03:21:12 AM · #11 |
You can very very easily make time lapse .gif's, which are cool. You can also do amusing gif's of yourself, if you so desire.
I've used mine a multitude of times. Good for making star trail shots too. |
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02/09/2011 07:58:22 AM · #12 |
| Hell yes it can be done in firmware... the hardware is capable, since you can attach an external intervalometer and fire away, all you need to do is incorporate an internal timing function. There is already a clock, and I guarantee it has the resolution to do the job. It wouldn't even take another button, could be done in menus. |
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02/09/2011 09:52:05 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Hell yes it can be done in firmware... the hardware is capable, since you can attach an external intervalometer and fire away, all you need to do is incorporate an internal timing function. There is already a clock, and I guarantee it has the resolution to do the job. It wouldn't even take another button, could be done in menus. |
Who needs buttons for as much as it costs it should have a bullet proof touch screen :-p. Nah its like i said in 2003 when the Acura NSX got refreshed. 90,000 dollars and it comes standard with a tape player. More you pay the less you get.
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02/11/2011 04:06:08 AM · #14 |
| I loved my Nikon D700 and that particular feature. I actually bought the remote and sold it a few days later to a friend when I realized (After) that it was built in. It's a wonderful tool for timelapse, and because you're shooting in a higher resolution that HD, you can do all sorts of pans and zooms in post, without losing that nice HD resolution. I see a bunch of stuff on Ebay, but I'm always a bit cautious when it comes to this sorta stuff and an expensive camera. |
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02/11/2011 02:18:34 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Hell yes it can be done in firmware... the hardware is capable, since you can attach an external intervalometer and fire away, all you need to do is incorporate an internal timing function. There is already a clock, and I guarantee it has the resolution to do the job. It wouldn't even take another button, could be done in menus. |
But then why would you have to buy that expensive remote?? Your mixing up the objective here - which is maximizing revenue :-(.... and I bet you thought it was about usability or quality or some such :-) [tongue in cheek ok]
Yeah - I agree it can be done in firmware... I mean we have a 3/10 second fire shutter delay in body.... so bet is close enough to a real 3/10 seconds to be used for an intervalometer. |
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