Time Lapse Photography with an Entry Level DSLR (i.e. Nikon D3400, Canon T6i, etc.)
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- After receiving many questions regarding time lapse photography, I decided to create a tutorial using a Nikon D3400. Many of the concepts discussed apply to other entry level cameras that do not have built-in time lapse features (i.e. Canon T6i, Nikon D3300, etc.).
I have shot time lapse before but never detailed the process for others to understand ... this was more challenging than I originally thought:). Time lapse photography is another great creative outlet used to capture a unique perspective on life!:)
=== Helpful links mentioned in this video ===
Timelapse using an OTG cable: • Time Lapse Photography...
Site to help calculate time lapse:
www.photopills...
OTG cable:
amzn.to/2zccwmv
Phone app to time shutter release:
play.google.co...
Tripod review video:
• Entry Level Tripods - ...
(tripod used in this video: Zomei Z666 (amzn.to/2muwAKz))
Timer for the Nikon D3100, D3200, D3300, D7100, D7200, etc.:
amzn.to/2hKC0jX
Timer for the Canon T5i, T4i, etc.:
amzn.to/2jdcaVL
Nikon D3400:
amzn.to/2gjCOdW
Standalone version of Adobe:
amzn.to/2x3JMus
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Hope all is this helps!:)
From buying the DSLR Camera to learning how to operate the camera in manual mode, capturing countless pictures, light trails, portraits, landscapes, flash photography etc., now to capturing stunning time lapses of sunrises & sunsets. You sir, have been my tutor all along from 2016. I am forever grateful to you. Because of you, I could revive my all time hobby of learning photography, but couldn't do it due to the lack of motivation and a right tutor. Until Now. Thank you.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) I started this channel for one reason - to help people and your post reaffirms my efforts - TY!:) Photography is a creative outlet for me and I suspect the same for most. As we face various challenges throughout life, it is nice to grab a camera and head out to freeze time ... relax, enjoy, and have some fun!:)
RealWorld Yes I agree with what you’ve said, no matter how many challenges we face in life, it’s great to freeze a moment with a great photograph or a video.
Here’s one of the best time lapses I have captured.
ua-cam.com/video/C01d5ME-TjE/v-deo.html
Love the time lapse!:) Nice work ... I like the pull back and planes passing by:)
Thank you Sir. Looking forward to many more photography related videos/tutorials from you. :)
You are such an awesome teacher! Clear, concise and simple instructions! Thank you!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Exactly my thought
This was really informative. I have had a DSLR for last 7 years but this I didn't know. Thanks for making it look so easy.
Sir, You are the MAN!
Your lack of hype is so refreshing! Thanks so much for not hawking products, those of manufacturers OR your own, (Even your NAME!)
After a 35 yr photo semi~ hiatus, I find myself getting immersed in this new fangled digital photo~age and you're making it a highly educational and pleasant experience!
One more thing I find astounding is that you seem to reply to every comment!
Truly a great teacher and a Blessing!
. Thanks again! Greg aka SMKNLZRD
PS: If you ever go Patreon, I pledge my support~
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Much appreciated!:) I started this channel to help a few friends and discovered others were benefiting from the knowledge share:). I have a strong background in technology, information security, and photography and decided to help others. The main focus has been on photography but I will expand into other areas of technology/security at some point. Why photography? Photography has always been a creative outlet for me ... the ability to freeze/capture time to view later is awesome in my opinion:). In addition, I see the big manufactures overselling their products to make money when most people do not need more whatever - they simply need a better understanding of the basics. Armed with the fundamentals, any given photographer with passion for the trade can/will capture awesome moments to satisfy their own creative needs ultimately making for a better world:). I do my best to help anyone with a question. We all go through peaks and valleys with regards to various hobbies ... welcome back to this great and wonderful world of photography!:)
You, Sir, are an excellent teacher. I suspect you've already gleaned that from the massive amounts of thankful comments you receive. Please keep up the excellent work! I am a new "convert" from film to digital. Felt like I had to relearn photography from the bottom up. I own a D3500 so your D3400 tutorials are right on. Can't imagine re-learning all this without your assistance! Thanks again for your painstaking tutorials! You're the best!
Thanks for the post/feedback James and glad to be of help! :)
Really loved this video. No one explains DSLR stuff better than you :-)
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
I watch Real World channel cuz it teaches me a lot, n also bcuz Mark (his name's Mark?) is such a nice chap. Makes me feel good just watching a nice person speak.
Thanks for the post/feedback Sam and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) Yes, Mark is my name:).
I really appreciate your videos explaining everything about DSLR cameras, very easy to follow and understand, keep up the good work.
Man you're so under rated and make such good videos, keep them up 👍👍
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Stay tuned as I have more vids on the way:).
Indeed he is a gd teacher, I am n will be introducing him to all my retire friends who is in to photography for their retire hobby
I can't thank you enough for this video tutorial. It's amazing, that I have just bought a Nikon D3400 just a week ago, and was wondering if there was a way that I could do time lapses with it, since it wasn't mentioned in all of the description of it's abilities, and here I ran across your video in the suggested videos, of how to do time lapse photography with my exact same new camera ! lol. I couldn't be more surprised and happy. :-)
I have saved this video by making it a new playlist on my channel, so that I can study it thourouly later on. I had no idea that my camera had an internal remote sensor, and didn't even know about that app for Nikon cameras. I thought that I would have to purchase one of those remote control things that you talked about at first.
And although I have a good android smartphone, I think that I might still want to get one of those remote shutter triggers, because I have noticed that my smartphone will shut down sometimes even after I set it to stay on.
I am more interested in doing time lapses of the stars and night skies, so I would love to see a video from you on fixing all the settings on this camera for that, being that I just bought it and know very little about it. Hopefully you will show us how in another video, to get the settings down perfect for that, with this D3400.
Thanks again so very much, and I definitely went ahead and subscribed to your channel. Much happiness and peace to you ! :-) ✌
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) One quick note - the application will keep your screen active so the phone will not enter sleep mode:). Shooting the stars sounds like another good idea for a video ... stay tuned as I may add it to my list!:)
bro whats your instagram id.???
One more simple yet creative video.. Thanks. On a lighter note, the candle 🕯 burns the brightest toward the end of its life
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
I love your channel man! Got my D3400 for Christmas and I've been binge watching sooo many tutorials to grow.
Thanks for the post Nick and glad to be of help!:)
Aaaand, you've done it again. The next drink of your choice is on me. Thanks a lot for another great video!
LOL - thanks for the feedback and I may take you up on the offer one day!:)
Please post a video for making timelapse of day to - night. It'll be of huge help. Thanks for the great tutorials you make. Thanks.
This is the only channel you would ever need, I thank you...Well done and pls keep the videos coming
you're a great teacher! I've learned a great deal watching your videos!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Alonzo and glad to be of help!:)
Thank you!! Helps me a lot not only with the time lapse technique and all the settings in the D3400 but also with the app. I had it installed but wasn't sure how to use it properly for this purpose. Keep the good work!
Thanks for the post/feedback Juan and glad to be of help!:) Put the app to good use and have some fun!:)
This is a fantastic, to-the-point, easily understandable time-lapse tutorial. Thanks a lot, sir
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I love watching your videos! Thanks. You explain things very well and keep it simple.
_Visits another channel and see's a question about time lapse videos/photos._
*Googles time lapse*
_See's a RealWorld Video in the top results_
For once I'm glad handing over 'all of my personal data' 😂👌
I only briefly glimpsed through the video but I do like the results - I might try it out myself since I actually have a spare phone lying around so I wouldn't have to use my personal phone for the job 😁
I'm trying to gather up some exercises to try out and simply get some more basic knowledge about the camera.
This is one great example of what I think is a proper exercise 👍
Great video Mark!
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Time lapse can be a challenge using cameras without built-in capabilities. Nonetheless, it is doable!:)
What a great video. Makes a difficult subject simple and concise. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Love your video tutorials brother. Very informative and shows your passion and love for the art! Keep up the awesome job!
Thanks for the post/feedback Ryan and glad to be of help:).
This channel needs more subscribers!! You are great at explaining everything in detail. Thanks for your vids
Thanks for the post/feedback Natalia!:) Welcome to the channel and stay tuned as I plan to release more vids ... the channel will continue to grow and grow and grow (hopefully:)).
Another great video. ..thanks for sharing knowledge with us...the more I watch and learn the more excited I get about starting photography when tax returns arrive..so thanks again and keep those videos coming
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
amazing video... specially the settings and the software introduction.... thanks again for the information you put out here
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Your channel is excellent, thank you.
Thanks a lot finally i can use my 3400 for timelapse. Great job!
Thanks for the post/feedback Uri and glad to be of help!:)
TY so much !!!! You are such an awesome teacher!
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
You are great!!! Definitely showed me how to setup a wireless remote and taught me the knowledge to create a time lapse! Thank you!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Steven and glad to be of help!:)
Just subscribed, wish i had found your channel ages ago !! Excellent teaching, you make complicated things very easy to understand - many many thanks for improving my photography.
Thanks for the post/feedback Toby and glad to be of help!:)
I generally record a 1080p/60fps video and then increase the speed in some editor. But this technique will be very useful when doing a night sky/galaxy time lapse for greater details.
I just got my first dslr and it's a d3400 thanks to you and your awsome videos!!!! Really truly you are a great great teacher. I've been watching all your videos and studying. I feel like a pro at the d3400 settings and such! I would love to request star shooting tutorial and the milky way!!! Thanks again for these awsome videos!! You're the best teacher!
Thanks for the post/feedback Terra!:) Shooting stars/moon is on the list but will wait for warmer weather:).
Can't blame you!! Thanks so much again!!
best time lapse tutorial
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Thanks for making this and the previous videos on photography. They are informative and I have learned a lot with them.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
oh come on ...only 50k views?? this is so underrated video.
Thanks for the post/feedback and agreed!:)
Awesome tutorial!, I love your videos thank you so much for been so good at teaching this tips
What a wonderful tutorial
Always informative in an understandable way for beginners. Thanks.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Such great videos ive been looking at entry level dslr's and i keep coming back to the nikon d3400 seems like its great and can do many things. Im mainly gonna use it for some video and some photos on vacations but i also want to learn the portraits, landscape, micro photography and more. Your channel is great keep doing what you do. Can you post a video soon going over cammera bags? Show various size ones maybe.
There are so many settings on these cammeras i feel like ima have to write some down but im sure after a while its all gonna be memorized with practice.
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I really dig your videos man. Much appreciated and just subbed.
Thanks for the post/feedback Gus! Glad to be of help and welcome to the channel!:)
Gracias .. excelente video ..Thank You
Awesome video sir.
I have Nikon D3400 and i was waiting for this for long.
Thanks a ton.
Big Thumbs Up 👍👌🖒
Great video! Thank You so much, I have a Nikon 3400 and I thought that it was unable to take time lapse, again thank you!!
Thanks for the feedback Rodrigo and glad to be of help!:)
This video came out at the right time, thank you!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks bud. This is incredibly helpful
Glad to be of help!:)
Been watching your videos for months and finally bought my first camera a while back, learned so much from your videos! I bought a Nikon d3500, but can I get a timer to work with this camera to take time lapse? I hope so as I won’t be buying another camera anytime soon! Thanks in advanced, keep the content coming :)
Thanks for the post/feedback James and welcome to the wonderful world of photography!:) The D3500 is a solid/capable camera:). The best method for time lapse with the camera is using an OTG cable and cell phone. I created a video on this effort which can be found here - ua-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/v-deo.html ... a few subscribers have confirmed the method works with the D3500.
RealWorld I will check the video out I didn’t see that before, and thanks for the reply it’s appreciated! :)
very detailed tutorial , I like it , thank you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Love your channel
Glad to be of help and welcome to the channel!:)
Peace be upon you everybody!
Nikon D3400 intervalometer/shutter release
Hello everyone,
I’m an intermediate photographer with experience in 35mm film with the D3400 being my first DSLR
I'm wondering if i can use Nikon D3300/3200/3100 intervalometer/shutter release (that got a Mini USB type b cable) with my D3400 (which got a Micro USB port type b) by using a mini USB type b female to micro USB type b male cable/adapter?
Should it work or no???
Is that shutter compatible with my D3400 if i transformed its cable to Micro USB type b instead of Mini USB type b and plug it into the camera?
Help me please to make my first timelapse 😭
:) ... link to time lapse with OTG cable - ua-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/v-deo.html
A very good tutorial Indeed.
Thanks for the feedback:). Feel free to follow me on Instragram if you like - instagram.com/realworldpicts I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon:).
I did one once with my Pentax K5. Clouds, 5 sec apart, 20 shots. I made an ane gif of it.
Another good video
thank you very much i really enjoyed your videos i don't have a camera yet but I will have it soon i am so excited
.The credit is yours
Glad to be of help/inspiration!:)
Thank you, amazing video.
just what I was waiting for, thank you very much!!
Thanks for the post/feedback Roy and glad to be of help!:)
I really appreciate your videos, thanks for doing what you do!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Do you use any other prompts than those brief notes? Running time? Some details? Your delivery speed is brilliant and you always cover everything. I’m sure if you’d been around when I was first learning photography, rather than the moody older brother I had, my journey into photography would have been a lot smoother. Some 44 years later he's still moody, but there’s UA-cam now.
Thanks for the feedback Mark - appreciated!:) My paper notes are all I have:). Sometimes I have multiple takes to get the delivery down, and other times I try to clear my mind and let it flow. More often than not, I have multiple takes. I thought about putting them in various videos at the end as some are laughable. My journey with UA-cam started by wanting to help my brother better understand his camera:).
Indeed he is a damn gd teacher, I am a old guy and just started to love photography, his video on tutorial is perfect! I am watching all his video now
Thanks for the feedback Thomas and glad to be of help!:)
Love the info. Idnk about the nikon remote and time lapse for the d3400
Thank you!! U saved my life many many times!! Thank you! 😃😃😃😃
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Very helpful, thank you sir...
cool video thanks very much helped a lot
Thanks for the post/feedback Paul and glad to be of help!:)
Finally you made video. Thank you very much
LOL - I received a good number of requests regarding time lapse and decided to create the vid. This was more challenging than I thought, as I had lots to say about the topic:).
Great video!
Time lapse photography very well explained. However I have Nikon D3500 instead of 3400 and it doesn't have remote photography option in the camera. Snapbridge can be used for shutter release but it doesn't have time interval option. Therefore, I am not sure how to do what you have done using D3400. Would you mind making a video specifically for D 3500 ?
Thanks for the post/feedback:). Unfortunately, Nikon removed the IR sensor from the D3500, however I believe the OTG cable method will work with the D3500 - ua-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/v-deo.html
i learned so much, great job!
Thanks for the post Mark and glad to be of help!:)
+RealWorld Something you didn't note in the video is that this app requires a phone or tablet with an IR blaster on it. Its not a wireless connection as in wifi or bluetooth. No apple devices have an IR blaster and the only ones I know of are Samsung.
Another option for those who don't have a Samsung device with an IR blaster is the Alpine Labs Pulse remote that fits in the hot shoe. Its a bit pricey but compatible with the D3400 along with most other body's and works both with Android and Apple and once you program it to take the shots, you can put your phone away.
Great video though. I've learned a lot from your tutorials. Specifically back button focus. Changed my life.
Thanks for the post/feedback:). I created another video using an OTG cable for those that do not have an IR blaster (ua-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/v-deo.html):). Welcome to the channel and glad to be of help!:)
Oh, sweet. I didnt see that one. Wish I saw that before I got the Pulse remote, haha. Also, not sure if you're on facebook but there's a group dedicated to the 3200, 3300, and 3400. There are lots of noobies now that got one of these for the holidays.
Thanks for the info re facebook - did not know:). Please feel free to post a link to my channel in the group as it may help others (ua-cam.com/users/realworld). I plan to post more vids on photography and will soon expand into various areas of technology including VPN services (always good to be protected:)).
Thank you so much for this video 👍👍👍👍
This is awesome video, it's very helpful.. u r great teacher. thanks for posting this video..
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Nice video. But can you explain how the camera remote app gets connected to the camera?
thanks for the post/question:). the application leverages the IR (wireless) sensor on the phone to connect to wireless sensor on the camera. note: not all phones have an IR blaster (the galaxy s5 does (featured in this video)) nor do all cameras have an IR sensor (the D3400 does but the D3500 does not).
Awesome video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:)
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks for the post/feedback Andrei and glad to be of help!:)
Hi, nice video.. request you to shot in slow motion photography and share some tips
Hey. I need help with how to take time lapses with D3500. Pls help me
Taking time lapse using an OTG cable and phone app should do the trick - ua-cam.com/video/QF3gugula7M/v-deo.html
Hi real world. I would really appreciate it if you could do a video on how to take manual HDR brackets with the D3400. Thanks🙂
might make for an interesting video:).
RealWorld yes I totally agree :)
Thank you.
since i have an iPhone do i have to use an intervalometer? are there any that you would recommend for the D3400?
I've tried to download the Remote Camera app but I get an error that the URL cannot be found. I went to my Play Store app and it doesn't pull it up either. Is that app no longer available and if so can you recommend an alternate that will work for my D7500 ?
Thank you sir.... 😊
Glad to be of help!:)
How do I shoot a time-laps video with a Nikon D3400 using an OTG cable with an Android smartphone? What are some free apps which allow me to control a DSLR for a time lapse photo shoot?
really ...helpful video.
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:)
Great video .it helps me alot for timelaps..
Thanks for the post/feedback Sujal and glad to be of help!:)
excellent tutorial spacially editing in Premier Pro now how workout that 15 seconds for 2 hours equal 480 shots thanks
thanks a lot sir 😍🔥
How does your phone trigger the camera? Is it an IR blaster? If so I'm out of luck because my phone doesn't have one. I was really hoping you would explain how the cable worked. Regardless great video. Thanks
thanks!
Thank you so much!!!
How did you get no flicker? Did you have the aperture maxed out? All the timelapses I've tried on controlled indoor environments suffer from aperture flicker which is super frustrating! From what I've read it's due to the nature of the aperture mechanics in Nikon Lenses which doesn't occur in Canons
interesting ... typically, flicker occurs when using auto settings. try to go full manual and see if that helps.
Hi, excellent videos thanks . This is q question; the link for camera remote app is broken can you please help to download the app if any chance at all?
Thanks for the post/question!:) I have not used this method in a long time and will take a closer look into a newer app.
I noticed the URL for the camera remote app is no longer. Is there another app a person can use that is similar? Thanks. Nice video.
Thanks for the post/update:). I will need to take a closer look and will post back if found.
Thank you. Appreciate it.
Great video
Thanks for the feedback Brian!:)
Thanks man!
Glad to be of help!:)
is S5 have IR Blaster? if its have IR Blaster you can use the IR to act as intervalometer
oh mate sorry, i didnt watch the video too nice (idk what word i need to use) :)
lol - not a problem:). yes, the S5 has an IR blaster which servers as the trigger for the D3400 or any camera with an IR sensor.
Thanks for these videos. This really helps!
Hi there! Great videos! I love learning about my Nikon D3400. I'm very interested in shooting a time lapse video but I have an iPhone and I could not find the camera remote app. Om looking at purchasing an interverlometer from Amazon. Do you have a recommendation?
Unfortunately, traditional interverlometers will not work with the D3400. Fortunately, you can pickup a wireless that will do the trick:). A wireless unit like this will work - amzn.to/2NXdqh6
Did it work?
thank u >>>>>>u are sooooooooooo graet man ....... u helped very much iam from iraq one of ur fans and thanks again
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help from the United States!:) What part of Iraq? Stay safe!
Would you consider making a video about focusing, or getting the sharpest image possible with an entry level DSLR? I have a D3400. Most of my photos lack the sharpness yours, or others, have. I use a kit lens.
Thanks for the post/suggestion:). I will add this to my list as I suspect other could benefit as well:). Feel free to follow me on Instragram if you like - instagram.com/realworldpicts I just started the account and plan to post more picts soon:).
Howdy Real World, I have been Binge watching you for 2 Days, LOL. You are amazing! My Nikon d3400 bundle is on it's way. I should have it in a couple a days and I am super excited that you have taught me so much in such a short time. For that I thank you! I really want to Timelapse my Orchid buds/flowers ( I am an orchidaholic, hehe). I was hoping that you know of a free app that I can use instead of the pricey Lightroom. If so, can you make a video to help us get started? That being said, I read all comments under this video and noticed one suggested, Shotcut. I went to site but no videos on how to make Timelapse video. Thanks in Advance! :-)))
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) Before creating this video, I searched for a GOOD time lapse assembly software (free) but did not have much luck. There are other free photo editing packages like rawtherapee.com, but RT does not offer time lapse assembly. I will post back if found though:).
Thank you, for your response RealWorld. Yes, I downloaded rawtherepee a couple of days ago and played with it a tad. Now that I have my camera, it's time to Focus on rewatching your videos (this time taking notes), and adjusting camera. Thank you for all you do!
For anyone using Windows movie maker - "Shotcut" is a fantastic free video editing software. It can do far, far more than movie maker and easy to use. Tutorials are on UA-cam too. Not mine but been using it lately and it's fantastic.
Thanks for the post/tip Rozy!:) I will need to take a closer look at the program:).
I found it after Windows movie maker started driving me up the wall.
Shotcut is really simple to use, can even do green screen apparently, and fantastic for chucking clips together and adding some music, text etc. It doesn't have to be as hard as Movie Maker makes it!!!
I got Adobe Premier Pro recently but haven't had a chance to learn how to use it. I opened it and went "holy crap". Need to watch some more videos lol.
HI THANK FOR YOUR VIDEO, CAN I APPLY THIS TUTORIAL ON D3300
Glad to be of help and yes, the same will work on the D3300:).
great video but how do you avoid flicker caused by, i think! , the aperture stopping down slightly differently in each shot?
Glad to be of help!:) Flickering is typically caused by an auto setting in camera, so ensure you are using manual if you want to avoid flicker ... this includes ISO:).
Hello how do you set up a Speedlite 750 to a Nikon D3100 ? I have googled it but my camera setting isn’t showing the “pencil” icon to sync the Speedlite to the camera 😬 hopefully they sync with my Nikon being older
I believe you can use the 750 with the D3100 without much trouble. I created a video on flash which might be of help - ua-cam.com/video/yH8sMLr8jfQ/v-deo.html