Easy Way to Do Time Lapse With Canon

How to time lapse with Canon EOS M – a how to time lapse guide.

This is a how to instructions guide for making timelapse photography with Canon EOS M. Hence the title, how to time lapse with Canon EOS M. 😉

Timelapse photography allows us to see processes that would normally appear very subtle to the human eye, but when captured, enables us to see that process much more pronounced – such as a beautiful sunset, a blossoming flower, or melting ice. Below is an example, capturing the sunset in Norway. If you would like to try a timelapse, please read on – it is very easy to do once you know how to, and very impressive to your audience! – Nicole Lisa Photography

How to time lapse with Canon EOS M – Example:

How to time lapse with Canon EOS M – time lapse example. Timelapse Settings: 15 sec intervals / 1403 pictures (using a aputure timer – see below)
Edited in Adobe Premiere (click here to learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro.)

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– Keen to try it out yourself? YES! If so, you will need:

A CAMERA TIMER SHUTTER REMOTE CONTROL (for automatic photos):

Camera Timer Shutter Remote: Canon models are called REBEL in the USA, Kiss in Japan and EOS D in other parts of the world – to clear that up in case you were wondering. 🙂

– The only MUST-HAVE in this tutorial, although a tripod is quite essential as well. This will allow you to set preferred intervals, which will automatically take pictures – allowing you to create the perfect timelapse. This one is especially suited for this Canon model. Click on the link or image to learn more about timers.

This timer works with Canon EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II, II N, III, IV, EOS-1Ds Mark II,III, EOS-10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D, 5D Mark II, III, 7D.

A TRIPOD:

A DSLR camera:

ACCESSORIES – CANON CAMERA BAG:

Canon SLR Gadget Camera Bag: – This is the official Canon camera bag. It is water-repellent, holds multiple handy pockets and adjustable dividers for organizing camera accessories. Plus it has a tripod strap, which lets you carry your tripod in a smart way. Click on the image or here to learn more about this camera bag.

ACCESSORIES – HIGH CAPACITY MEMORY CARD:

Transcend 64 GB High Speed Memory Card : To do long-lasting timelapses you need a high speed, high capacity memory card. This will ensure that your camera does not run out of memory at that crucial time – ruining your whole timelapse. Believe me, it happens… and it is incredibly annoying when it does (although rarely) occur. Personally, I use this memory card, but there are many others that will do the trick. Click on the image or here to learn more about this type of memory card and to see other models.

What do you need to make a timelapse

These days all high-quality tv-programmes and documentaries are riddled with amazing timelapse photography. This article "How to time lapse with Canon EOS M", a how to guide, lets you understand just how they do it – and even teaches you how to have a go at it yourself. Here is a description of the items you will need to create your own timelapse.

1. A DSLR camera

2. A timer device (available from the link above, for your make of camera). My camera is a Canon (click this link to learn more about the Canon cameras – opens in a new window), and so I use the timer displayed above (Aputure Timer), which works perfectly and is very easy to use.

Alternatively; you can use the software CD that came with your camera, which usually has timing software on it. However, this mean you always need to have a laptop with you, as opposed to the timer, which you can take anywhere.

3. A tripod (available from the link above). It is very important to keep the camera completely still throughout the timelapse, any movement of the camera will effectively ruin the timelapse, you will see an example of this later)

4. A good location: choose a location where changes in the environment are occuring – this can be places where there are many people, a sunset/sunrise, changing tides, moving clouds etc)

How to set up your camera

Once you have chosen a suitable location, mount your camera on the tripod (or a stable area).
Auto focus on the image you will be taking. Once you have achieved focus, turn off autofocus if you are timelapsing a landscape, or a low light picture. This will save battery on your camera, and prevent shots from not being taken (due to failure of autofocus). However, if you are doing a timelapse of people it is best to leave autofocus on, as your camera will always have something to focus on.
For changing light conditions: use AV mode (or shutter priority), as your camera will automatically adjust to the changing light – such as in sunset timelapses.
Make sure your camera is not set to auto white balance, as this can create flickering.
To save battery – you can also turn of "image review" on your camera. Alternatively, you can use a Canon external power source cord to avoid running out of battery.

Another timelapse example – How to time lapse with Canon EOS M:

Setting the timer

You will notice once you have your timer (or any timer) that there are four main settings:

Delay – This is the delay between each shot. You can leave this at 0, unless you have a long shutter speed (night photography)
Long – This is for the shutter speed, for example if you are doing a time-lapse of the stars, and you need a shutter speed longer than 30 seconds.
Interval – This is how often you would like to take a picture, for a fast changing environment (sunset), a good starting point is every 15 seconds.
Number of shots – this is as it says – for the number of pictures you would like to take. You can set this, but it is easier to leave the setting at (—-). This will mean the camera will just carry on taking pictures until another limiting factor means no more pictures can be taken; for example expired, empty battery or unavailable space on the memory card.

How to time lapse with Canon EOS M: Timelapse of the stars, with the pictures put together in a so-called starlapse (also known as astrophotography):

General Tips

Shutter Speeds: pick a shutter speed which best suits the environment you are timelapsing, for example if you are timelapsing the stars, you will need a long exposure, to capture as much light as possible
Interval Times: For a fast changing enviroment, it is best to use minimal interval times, such as 15 seconds (sunrise/sunset). For a slow enviroment (timelapsing the construction of a building) you can use much greater interval times (perhaps 1 shot every 20 minutes)
Battery Power: Once you start timelapsing, you will find that your battery will last longer if you are shooting with quick shutter speeds, as opposed to those with long exposures. You can purchase an extra battery for your camera, but it may be hard to change the battery whilst not moving the tripod. A much better option for longer timelapses, is using an AC power adapter for your camera (available from amazon). One battery should last about 6 hours on an interval of 15 seconds, in daylight.
Image Settings: Set your camera to shoot in JPG, rather than RAW, as processing of each image will take much longer with RAW shooting (and use up the battery much quicker)

The most important aspect to time-lapse photography is the stability of the camera. Do not allow the camera to move at all. Hope you enjoyed this article, if you have any questions on how to time lapse with Canon EOS M, be sure to let us know. We will help you out. Guaranteed.

ENJOY!

A inspirational timelapse compilation:

– Article – How to time lapse with Canon EOS M – instructions and settings – provided by Nicole Lisa Photography for Superstoked Surfing Magazine. Mahalo, Nicole!

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Timelapse tutorials for other CANON models:

Canon 500/550D
Canon EOS Rebel XT (USA) aka EOS Kiss N (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 350D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel XTi (USA) aka EOS Kiss X (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 400D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel XS (USA) aka EOS Kiss F (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 1000D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel XSi (USA) aka EOS Kiss X2 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 450D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T1
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (USA) aka EOS Kiss X3 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 500D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T2
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (USA) aka EOS Kiss X4 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 550D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T3 (USA aka EOS Kiss X50 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 1100D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (USA) aka EOS Kiss X5 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 600D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T4i (USA) aka EOS Kiss X6i (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 650D (Europe ++)
Canon EOS Rebel T5i (USA) aka EOS Kiss X7i (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 700D (Europe ++)
How to do time lapse with Canon EOS Rebel Sl1 aka EOS Kiss X7 (Japanese market) aka Canon EOS 100D (Europe ++)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1D Mark II
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1D Mark III
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1DS
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1DS Mark II
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1DS Mark III
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1DS Mark IV
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1V
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 3
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 5D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 5D Mark II
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 5D Mark III
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 7D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS D10
How to time lapse with Canon EOS D30
How to do timelapse with Canon EOS D60
How to do timelapse with Canon EOS D70
How to time lapse with Canon EOS D2000
How to do time lapse with Canon Powershot G10
How to do time lapse with Canon Powershot G11
How to time lapse with Canon Powershot G12
How to time lapse with Canon Powershot G1x
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How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss N (Japanese model)
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How to do time lapse photography with Canon EOS Kiss X2 (Japanese model)
How to do time lapse photography with Canon EOS Kiss X3 (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X4 (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X5 (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X50 (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X6i (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X7 (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS Kiss X7i (Japanese model)
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 1100D
How to do time lapse photography with Canon EOS 1000D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 700D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 650D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 600D
How to time lapse with Canon EOS 450D
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Note – Regional Branding: "The Canon Rebel branding is used mainly for America and Canada, while the Canon Kiss is for the domestic Japanese market. That leaves the Canon EOS branding for the rest of the world. However, to further confuse things, there are actually export versions of the Kiss series around too which differs from the domestic version by way of language options." Quite interesting, right?

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