Shooting the Holy Grail of Timelapse Photography automatically with qDslrDashboard
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Shooting Sunsets and Sunrises (the "Holy Grail" of timelapse photography) usually involves changing shutter speed, ISO and/or the aperture during the recording. With qDslrDashboard (ControlMyCamera on iOS) and the "Auto-Holy-Grail" feature those adjustments can happen in a fully automated way, without touching the camera. Works with Nikon, Canon and Sony Cameras.
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This is so cool! I was just shooting a day to night timelapse at the beach, wishing there was a way to automate ramping instead of having to do it manually... and here we are! Thanks so much for what you do, Gunther!
Excellent tutorial, i have seen your hot shoe adaptor being used, Great Video Dude....Best withes from the u.k
I do Hyperlapses with drones, for that matter the deep of field does not is an issue, do you think in that case is better to play with aperture first to control the light?
You can try that. The risk by changing the aperture is also that it might change vignetting. But that of course depends on your lens.
Thanks Gunther, excellent video.
Nice one , Subscribed. Please keep'em coming....
You are a genius! I really enjoy the qDslrDashboard app and use it with my iPhone 12 Pro and Canon EOS 5D IV...
How can u use that app on iphone? I cant even found it but i guess it will not work with my Olympus camera anyway🤔
@@direkta yeah, I don't think there's Olympus compatibility, unfortunately...
@@KevinBeckman ah to bad. But still get very good result manual change the settings and use varible nd filter. Hope it will support olympus in the future. Btw how did you get the code in mail for the beta version for iphone?
Hi Kevin, Where can I buy the app? Couldn't find it at the AppStore :/
Good to see you posting videos again.
Hi Gunther, I've got a problem, can't find this app for iPhone or iPad in the AppStore... :( Could you help me please, where and how to get it??? Many thanks for the great tutorials!
Always a pleasure to revisit this video. I just bought Canon R5. Any issue if I use the router on R5 for control with qdslrdadhboard software.
I fucking love when you say "waifi on my camera" 😄😄😄
Hi Gunther, I am struggling to download the dslr dashboard on my iPhone. Is this not available for iphones yet?
Great tutorial. A question about WB: do you keep it on AUTO for the holy grails, or it does not matter as we can adjust it in post? Does the Auto NTCdo a good job?
Normally I keep the WB constant on the camera since all adjustments and keyframing will happen when editing in Lightroom. Auto NTC does a very good job. That's why we invented it ;-)
@@LRTimelapseOfficial Thanks Gunther. I found your video by accident, and decided to give it a try. This was my first attempt at using it. ua-cam.com/video/vnvZs1n1C1E/v-deo.html
Why shouldn’t we use in camera intervalometer? Thx.
Because those internal intervalometers mostly won't let you operate that camera while shooting, they will block the camera for too long making it hard to get a preview, and mostly you won't also be able to control the camera via WiFi while it's shooting. All things that you would need to do, when shooting the "Holy Grail". A good external intervalometer will give you much more freedom.
Hi Gunter , I've got your app LRTimelapse , qDslrDashboard, Canon EOS R7 and a Benro Polaris motorised head. You say that we can use any timelapse system to trigger instead. I use qDslrDashboard but when I start a timelapse with Benro, I plug with 3.5 jack on my camera , trigger doesn't work but I can capture image with qDslrDashboard, may I have to set something special in qDslrDashboard to use an external intervalometer , or perhaps set something on my Canon . If I stop qDslrDashboard wifi connection I can trigger my Canon. Let me know if you get an idea how to fix that problems , thanks and well done for your video.
Sounds like your camera doesn't accept remote triggers when connected via WiFi. Since I don't shoot with Canon's, I can't tell. Please use my forum or even better the qDslrdashboard forum to post your question!
@@LRTimelapseOfficial I found the solution, in fact you have to activate Benro polaris first, connected by Jack with the Canon R7 and then start qDsrlDashboard and click LV to deactivate it. Thanks again for your video which is very qualitative.
Thank you for your video and explanations. However, I still don't get one think - why do you need dashboard and external intervelometr?
The intervometer in Dslrdashboard ist nor very accurate. Besides, if the app closes or crashes, your timelapse would continue shooting if you use an external intervalometer. It's much more reliable.
In my setup, even if something happens with the app, for example the wifi drops, device goes to sleep etc. you can just restart the app and resume. The timelapse wouldn't be affected because the external intervalometer shoots reliably no matter what.
Can we use the intervalometer that’s built into our cameras?
Any way to use silent photography for interval shooting with qDSLR? I use the d850 and that mirror flick for every shot is a pain. I normally use silent photography shooting from the built in interval shots on the D850.
See this forum post: forum.lrtimelapse.com/Thread-is-silent-mode-possible-with-nikon-d850-while-shooting-holy-grail-using-qdslrdashboar
Hello! Thanks for this tutorial! The ControlMyApp is not available per the TestFlight app message. Is this still available in a different name? Thank you
Could you please contact the developer via dslrdashboard.info - personally I don't use iOS devices.
Great video as always Gunther! there are a couple of things that's are not clear to me -is Qdslr communicating with the hardware invervelometer..? And what if you are wanting to alter exposure with the shutter - how will this work..?
QDDB does't communicate to the intervalometer. the Intervalometer will set the pace and qDDB will only listen when it gets previews from the camera.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial Hey, I need some help. I recently bought the Nikon D3500 second-hand as my first dslr but the camera does not have a dedicated jack for connecting a remote shutter/intervalometer, therefore the only was to use a shutter with it is through the buggy Snapbridge app (which don't have an intervalometer) or the micro-usb port connected to an app like qdslrdashboard. So the problem is, if I were to use qdslrdashboard for this timelapse, how do I use an intervalometer? Is my only option is to use the innacurate qdslrdashboard intervalometer?
I just purchased your software, and l am really excited by the exceptional results that can be achieved. Does the dslr dashboard work with Lumix S line cameras?
No, DslrDashboard works with Nikon, Canon, Sony only.
Gunther are your apps for qdslrdashboard and ControlMyCamera still working because mine are not. I have asked questions on the qdslr forum and not had any response even this character Hubiaz has been missing for a long long time this is the best photography app out there but it is useless if it doesn't work do you know of an alternative app similar to this ? Thanks. Barry
First of all, those aren't my apps. I'm a user and have given some ideas. But Zoltan is the developer and normally he is responsive. Please write to him once again.
Control my camera is not available anymore since appel killed it. QDDB is working perfectly for me on Android.
Yes I know they are not your apps I was asking for advice on alternative apps
@@barry10ish I don' tknow of any alternative apps, otherwise I would be recommending them. It's a nice. There is a product called Unleashed, which is an App + a Hardware dongle, check that out - but it's not as powerful as qDDB.
Hi, I just got the lrtl timer, and used qdsl db, fid everything as you explained, only difference is am using a USB cable to connect my Z7 to phone.
Relying on gps as you said, but all images were taken at same SS, A and ISO.
What am I doing wrong please?
Please come to the LRTimelapse forum for support. There is also a board for qDSLRDashboard. forum.LRTimelapse.com/
Will it ramp the interval as the exposure gets longer? For instance, i want to cover both the sunset and the milky way with at least two different intervals in a single sequence shooting. Thanks!
Please see the faq: lrtimelapse.com/lrtpt/faq (point 3)
Hi. I canot find ControlMyCamera on App Store for my iPhone 7 or on my iMac App Store ? Wish you could give a link to it, as my tablet and iPhone are all iOS.
Please see FAQ: forum.lrtimelapse.com/Thread-qdslr-dashboard?pid=48396#pid48396
That's a great video, thanks for sharing! What about using qdslrdashboard via cable instead using it via wi fi? Is that possible? Thanks
Yes, of course! Just connect your Android device via USB-OTG adapter. This won't work with iOS.
Sadly qDslrDashboard doesn't support many cameras 😥 No Fujifilm, no Panasonic and the newer Sony models aren't working due to the lack of documentation from the manufacturer.
Do you know if it works with Fuji yet? 😢
Qdslr dashboard seems to be a great tool. Unfortunately, I can not find it for my iPhone or iPad?
See: forum.lrtimelapse.com/Thread-qdslr-dashboard?pid=48396#pid48396
Does it need both QDSLRDashboard app and LRT Timelapse Pro timer to make holy grail timelapse? May I try QDSLRDashboard app only from my MacBook pro to make holy grail?
The LRT PRO Timer is nice to have, but not required. Other intervalometers will also work of course.
just put your camera to P mode, and enjoy
Somehow I can't change the Longest Exposure setting. It's greyed out for me.
Please come to the forum for support. forum.lrtimelapse.com/
thankyou for the explanation!
I don't have an intervalometer and I urgently need to make a timelapse - is it possible to set the shooting times through the app?
There is a built-in intervalometer in qDDB. But it's not as reliable.
@@LRTimelapseOfficialwhat about the built in interval shooting ? Aka d850?
@@petersuvara You will be very limited when it comes to changing camera parameters because the internal intervalometer blocks the cam for a long time making impossible to adjust the settings. I'd really recommend using a high performance external intervalometer like the LRT PRO Timer, which doesn't blockt the camera at all.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial I just tried it, and yes, the updates from qDSLR app are sometimes missed. I will have a look at your intervalometer Gunther. Thanks again for the great work.
Hi thank you for this
Would this android app work for sunset to night to full darkness for Milky Way time lapse?
Yes, this is what is was developed for.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial thanks for the response I really appreciate that. I need a cheap solution to be able to do a Milky Way holy Grail time lapse that I want to set up and leave the phone and camera unattended for a few hours. I have Dad duties and can't stay in front of the camera
@@PatrickGuerrisiNevertheless, you should paractice this before doing "the" important shot. You can gain experience for example by simulating the sunset / getting darker bei gradually closing your window blinds while shooting. That way you can to multiple tests per day. :-)
@@LRTimelapseOfficial yeh will do thank you
Can we use this workflow for shot the moonrise or moonset？
Yes, of course!
Can't wait to try this!
Thanks Gunther.
Great video I can’t find the app for my iOS device
Please see faq: forum.lrtimelapse.com/Thread-qdslr-dashboard?pid=48396#pid48396
Ok thanks will it work on a window laptop?
@@liampixels3864 Yes, you can download the windows version on dslrdashboard.info
Instead of connecting the phone via wifi can you use usb connection so it never disconnects
Fun fact is that for me in practical use with the Nikon Cameras, the WiFi option has been more stable than USB with qDDB.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial the Sony a7iii direct wifi won't maintain connection
I can connect but it won't stay connected
I think I found my problem why I cannot connect or maintain connection. The camera turns off wifi when I use interval shooting mode. My external intervalometer isnt working :(
@@PatrickGuerrisiYou should definitely go for an external intervalometer. The internal interval feature of the cameras blocks those and is not suited for holy grail shooting.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial yeh I had one and it's not working now lol
Hi, I have bought Canon R5 and R3, and tried qDslrSashboard, with the TPLink 3040 hooked up. Though the qDslrdashbard software does talk to the camera, and when I click icon on iPad to capture 1 image, the camera clicks and displays the image on the tablet, ( this tablet is really old with your software which I installed before apple created the problem) However, when I activate Holygrail, and I start the intervalometer, by either camera internal OR your Pro Timer 3, Holygrail does not work. So wondering if you or anyone has tried it on the new Canon mirrorless cameras.
With such an old version of qDDB I don't think the modern Cameras are correctly supported. I'd recommend to use the latest version on an Android device.
@@gwegnerde Many Thanks. Looks like an Android Tablet is the way to go now.
@@gwegnerde Request if you could suggest an Android Tablet, so that I dont land up wasting a few grand on the wrong Android Tablet. I do have the Samsung S7 mobile, but the qDDB and Canon R5 did not work. Also, once I get the Android Tablet, and I down the qDDB, will it be the latest version. Would this do the job, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 26.31 cm (10.4 inch), S-Pen in Box, Slim and Light, Dolby Atmos Sound, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, Wi-Fi Tablet, Gray
Ordered this just now, Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 26.69 cm (10.5 inch) Display, RAM 3 GB, ROM 32 GB Expandable, Wi-Fi Tablet, Gray, (SM-X200NZAAINU) will arrive tomorrow. I guess it should work. However, today I did one more action, I have the Apple M1 Laptop. So downloaded qDDB, and it worked. So at least Laptop and R5 work. Will post the news about the Samsung Tablet once I get it. Hope it works as much more convenient, working with the 4030 Router. I tried the portable router with laptop, but did not seem to work, did a usb hook up to laptop and it worked.
@@rameshtahlan If the camera is support, basically any Android device will do. There are no high requirements. For special questions about specific cameras and their support, please reach out to the developer via dslrdashboard.info
This is great! Is it still valid? How do I get the iOS version?
Unfortunately, Apple removed the iOS version from the store some time ago. Since that's a monopoly there is nothing the developer can do. However, you still can download the versions for Android, MacOS, Windows and Linux from his website ; dslrdashboard.info
I am not able to find the app in ios appstore. I wanted to give it second try because it refused to work on android phone🤨
It works perfectly on Adroid. For information about the iOS version, please check out dslrdashboard.info/controlmycamera-testflight/
Maybe I took one too many puffs but I feel like if I dont buy the Pro timer you're going to beat me up lol.
it's work with gh5?
No, only Nikon, Canon, Sony.
@@LRTimelapseOfficial that's pretty sad. Do you plan to have GH5 available too?
@@ewuf86 I'm not the developer of qDslrDashboard. Please contact the developer via dslrdashboard.info.
i wish i have downloaded the app earlier…
:)