Always relied on a bulb release in the past for self takes but my latest Nikon has a built in Intervalometer.
Any suggestions/experience on settings and timings?
Thanks
Any suggestions/experience on settings and timings?
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Brilliant bits of kit Andy - complete game changer in doing self takes. Set the interval (i have mine on 4 secs) and take as many phots as you want, just press play and off it goes.
Just make sure you buy the one that is compatible with your camera and do a few dress rehearsals to get the optimum distance from fish to lens. Mark up your landing net pole with a dot of nail varnish to get the correct distance each time.
Brilliant bits of kit Andy - complete game changer in doing self takes. Set the interval (i have mine on 4 secs) and take as many phots as you want, just press play and off it goes.
Just make sure you buy the one that is compatible with your camera and do a few dress rehearsals to get the optimum distance from fish to lens. Mark up your landing net pole with a dot of nail varnish to get the correct distance each time.
In reply to Post #2
Thanks, James.
Initially I was considering the in built function on the D600 but on reflection a wireless remote device would offer better control and greater convenience.
Thanks, James.
Initially I was considering the in built function on the D600 but on reflection a wireless remote device would offer better control and greater convenience.
In reply to Post #3
I've got a cannon mate, mini jack plug for the inverlometer. Takes 2 small AAA batteries that last forever.
I've got a cannon mate, mini jack plug for the inverlometer. Takes 2 small AAA batteries that last forever.
In reply to Post #1
I've got a d5200 and In order to get a preview of the picture once taken I think it has to be set around the 6/7 second mark. Can't really remember
I've got a d5200 and In order to get a preview of the picture once taken I think it has to be set around the 6/7 second mark. Can't really remember
In reply to Post #1
I set mine for a 20 second delay so have time to pick fish up and check framing on flip screen, then set it to take 5 pics at 5 second intervals, then I can see pic its just taken and back to live view before it takes next pic.
I set mine for a 20 second delay so have time to pick fish up and check framing on flip screen, then set it to take 5 pics at 5 second intervals, then I can see pic its just taken and back to live view before it takes next pic.
In reply to Post #5
Agree with you, also have a D5200 and use the intervalometer all the time ( boat caught fish).
Mine is set at 10 secs and it provides a view on the flip screen after each shot. Very valuable for me to ensure I have all the fish in shot🙁.
Agree with you, also have a D5200 and use the intervalometer all the time ( boat caught fish).
Mine is set at 10 secs and it provides a view on the flip screen after each shot. Very valuable for me to ensure I have all the fish in shot🙁.
In reply to Post #3
If you mean a hand held remote button then no they aren't better and don t offer more convenience than an intervalometer. Right pain in the ass to use. Intervalometer s are brilliant and dead easy to use. I set mine with a 30 second initial delay, then takes 5 pics with 5 seconds between them.more than enough imo
If you mean a hand held remote button then no they aren't better and don t offer more convenience than an intervalometer. Right pain in the ass to use. Intervalometer s are brilliant and dead easy to use. I set mine with a 30 second initial delay, then takes 5 pics with 5 seconds between them.more than enough imo
In reply to Post #8
20 seconds delay, 10 seconds interval. I set mine to 999 pictures so it just keeps going till I stop it.
20 seconds delay, 10 seconds interval. I set mine to 999 pictures so it just keeps going till I stop it.
Appreciate the feedback fellas👍
Clearly, I need to ensure I purchase a compatible model. I like the idea of a wireless model but there is something reassuring about a cable.
Any significant performance differences? Wireless are a jump in price too.
Clearly, I need to ensure I purchase a compatible model. I like the idea of a wireless model but there is something reassuring about a cable.
Any significant performance differences? Wireless are a jump in price too.
In reply to Post #10
If your Nikon has a built in intervalometer as you say then you don't need to buy anything.
If your Nikon has a built in intervalometer as you say then you don't need to buy anything.
In reply to Post #11
Yes, it does have a built in intervalometer.
However, the options to either set a pre-determined start time or begin immediately is not ideal. Unfortunately, its not possible to delay shooting prior to lifting the fish so the first shutter release and subsequent shots fire off within a couple of seconds of hitting the ‘ok' button.
Yes, it does have a built in intervalometer.
However, the options to either set a pre-determined start time or begin immediately is not ideal. Unfortunately, its not possible to delay shooting prior to lifting the fish so the first shutter release and subsequent shots fire off within a couple of seconds of hitting the ‘ok' button.
The nikon intervalometer sounds pretty poor from a few posts on here lately
So you have to set a start time rather than a delay?
Does live view work with it?
So you have to set a start time rather than a delay?
Does live view work with it?
Rob Burgess has released a video on the Korda Instagram page explaining some tips for this very method of self takes.
In reply to Post #13
Correct, not possible to set a delay. I've not yet checked in Live view.
I'm erring on the side of buying a separate unit for convenience sake.
Correct, not possible to set a delay. I've not yet checked in Live view.
I'm erring on the side of buying a separate unit for convenience sake.
In reply to Post #13
I have the Nikon D5600 and the inbuilt intervalometer is poor, one thing I noticed when using it is sometimes every shot would be over exposed and next time it would be fine. I did a quick search and it is a problem not sure if it's unique to that model or not but due to that and the start time as opposed to delay I purchased a generic wired version one via Amazon and so far no problems
I have the Nikon D5600 and the inbuilt intervalometer is poor, one thing I noticed when using it is sometimes every shot would be over exposed and next time it would be fine. I did a quick search and it is a problem not sure if it's unique to that model or not but due to that and the start time as opposed to delay I purchased a generic wired version one via Amazon and so far no problems
In reply to Post #16
Think that's what I'll do.
The decent wired versions seem to be around the £30 price point.
Think that's what I'll do.
The decent wired versions seem to be around the £30 price point.
In reply to Post #17
I had no problem with a cheapo generic one for my old panasonic, about 12 quid on ebay.
Just bought one for my olympus, for similar money. The olympus in built intervalometer is great, I just wanted the shutter speed parameter for some astrophotography which I don't have on the olympus
An extension lead is handy too, having the buttons by the mat so you don't have to step away from the fish, I use a corded shutter release for this along with the built in intervalometer
I had no problem with a cheapo generic one for my old panasonic, about 12 quid on ebay.
Just bought one for my olympus, for similar money. The olympus in built intervalometer is great, I just wanted the shutter speed parameter for some astrophotography which I don't have on the olympus
An extension lead is handy too, having the buttons by the mat so you don't have to step away from the fish, I use a corded shutter release for this along with the built in intervalometer
In reply to Post #18
Cheers
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
Set it to shoot every 2-3 seconds . . .you will have loads of 'duff' shots but only need 2 decent ones (one of each side) and the rest can be deleted . . .make sure your memory card has a decent capacity / speed rating
Set it to shoot every 2-3 seconds . . .you will have loads of 'duff' shots but only need 2 decent ones (one of each side) and the rest can be deleted . . .make sure your memory card has a decent capacity / speed rating
In reply to Post #20
Not many flashes will keep up with that rate, best to set it 7-10 secs so it doesn't mess up at 2 in the morning when you aren't fully awake
Not many flashes will keep up with that rate, best to set it 7-10 secs so it doesn't mess up at 2 in the morning when you aren't fully awake
In reply to Post #21
7-10 seconds is a loooong wait unless your catching pasties . . .try that with a 40+ fish. Agree 2-3 sec delay is no good for night shots . . everything else its fine
7-10 seconds is a loooong wait unless your catching pasties . . .try that with a 40+ fish. Agree 2-3 sec delay is no good for night shots . . everything else its fine
In reply to Post #22
That's a nice problem to have tho
I do have a workaround for that but I don't think many would spend the money and learn to do it for catch pics alone
That's a nice problem to have tho
I do have a workaround for that but I don't think many would spend the money and learn to do it for catch pics alone
In reply to Post #23
I set mine to countdown for 20 seconds from when i press start then take a shot every 5 seconds after until I stop it. Seems to work pretty well for me for both day and night shots. One of the best £15 I've ever spent....
I set mine to countdown for 20 seconds from when i press start then take a shot every 5 seconds after until I stop it. Seems to work pretty well for me for both day and night shots. One of the best £15 I've ever spent....
In reply to Post #4
Which one do you guys use? I've got a 600d and fancy giving one a go
Which one do you guys use? I've got a 600d and fancy giving one a go
In reply to Post #25
I use one of the cheapie eBay ones on my 600d, works fine.
I use one of the cheapie eBay ones on my 600d, works fine.
In reply to Post #26
Could you do a link mate?
Could you do a link mate?
In reply to Post #27
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Time-lapse-intervalometer-remote-timer-shutter-for-Canon-DSLR-700D-70D-Camera-/221359442404?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
First one that came up, maybe able to find cheaper
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Time-lapse-intervalometer-remote-timer-shutter-for-Canon-DSLR-700D-70D-Camera-/221359442404?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
First one that came up, maybe able to find cheaper
In reply to Post #26
I have one of these cheap ones. Agree, works absolutely fine. Bit of a ball ache to program it but once it's done it holds the settings.
I have one of these cheap ones. Agree, works absolutely fine. Bit of a ball ache to program it but once it's done it holds the settings.
In reply to Post #25
Have a look on here -
Gentles Camera Remotes
I've been using the IR Intervalometer with my G6 since 2004 its still going strong today. . .compact and easy to use . . .
Here you go - Canon 600 D
Have a look on here -
Gentles Camera Remotes
I've been using the IR Intervalometer with my G6 since 2004 its still going strong today. . .compact and easy to use . . .
Here you go - Canon 600 D
In reply to Post #28
Thanks all, got one arriving today 👍
Thanks all, got one arriving today 👍
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