OT Time lapse help

brianw wrote on 8/2/2009, 5:45 PM

Any ideas for a cheap setup for unatended timelapse? Would like to do a house build. Just for interest so commercial gear is out. Very little info or cams when doing a google search. Trouble is that most (all) cheap digitals have some sort of auto-off function. When I say unattended I mean I would start in the mornibg abd collect at end of day. This unit from China on E-Bay looks interesting!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/8-Led-Vehicle-Car-Camera-Video-Recorder-with-4G-SD-Card_W0QQitemZ370237507628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5633e0082c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
TIA, Brian

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TheHappyFriar wrote on 8/2/2009, 6:31 PM

nicer DV cameras don't auto turn off, you can use software to capture a frame every X time. the cheaper cameras do auto turnoff.... UNLESS (hehehe) you put a tape in with the record tab set to save, then they never shut off, they keep putting out a warning the tab is set to save. :D

farss wrote on 8/2/2009, 7:05 PM

I thought some of the not too expensive Canon point and shoots came with an intervalometer function.
In the end though the camera and the timer is not the only problem. You need a housing to keep the elements out, power and somewhere to mount the unit. There was a complete system for sale on eBay, built by someone in New Zealand if I recall correctly. All built into a Pelican case with a window. Asking price around $500. For the work put into the unit quite reasonable really.

Bob.