Mastering Time Lapse Photography: Tips with Canon Camera's Built in Function

Are you eager to capture the magic of time-lapse photography? It's mesmerizing when you watch a process unfold over an exted period sped up into just seconds or minutes - think flowers blooming and wilting in a 15-second video. To get started, let's delve into tips for crafting your first time-lapse video using Canon's built-in time-lapse movie function.

Setting Up Your Canon Camera

Firstly, switch to Video mode on your Canon camera and activate the time-lapse movie feature through its menu settings. You'll reach a screen where you can adjust Interval, No. of shots, Time required, and Playback time - parameters that define how your final video will unfold.

Here's what each setting means:

• Interval: This refers to the gap between each captured image. A busy street scene might require shorter intervals for smoother results compared to capturing the bloom of a flower with more space in-between frames.

• No. of shots: This represents the total number of photos taken, directly impacting the time needed and video quality more images result in longer processing times.

• Time required: While this setting can't be altered, it's based on your Interval and No. of shots inputs.

• Playback time: This is the final video duration determined by your settings; that adjusting these will change how long your finished piece runs.

To practice, try filming:

• The melting wax inside a candle as you close windows and fans to keep the flame burning.

• An apple's browning process after being left out in the open r.

• Watch bleach transform the color on clothing or fruit; to wear gloves!

Choosing Your Canon Camera for Time-Lapse

For beginners, consider these Canon cameras with time-lapse functionality: EOS 80D, 90D, 77D, and 800D. Photography enthusiasts might prefer the EOS R model.

Start your journey by experimenting with everyday scenes like those above:

• Light up a candle in a room to film its wax melting process.

• Capture the progression of an apple turning brown after exposure to r.

• Witness how bleach can color clothing or fruit; protect yourself by wearing gloves.

To enhance your experience, download this infographic for future reference. Enjoy capturing the magic!

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