Time Lapse with the 550D at DVinfo.net

Cees van Kempen · February 27th, 2010, 08:41 AM

Does the 550D have a time lapse function (stills), or does it require an additional device like the TC-80N3. If so, are there other alternatives?

Barron Thompson · February 27th, 2010, 10:12 AM

Philip Bloom linked to the one he used

First thoughts on Rebel T2i/ 550D | Philip Bloom

Cees van Kempen · February 28th, 2010, 01:29 PM

Thanks Barron, very useful link.

Mark Ross · April 14th, 2010, 04:07 PM

What is the deal with the Opteka Bloom mentions? Amazon seems to be the only vendor for it and it's now "currently unavailable" with no estimated date for returning to inventory. Is this the only third party way to do timelapse on the T2i?

David Chilson · April 14th, 2010, 08:19 PM

I have this one and it works great. You can program it to take up to 399 photos and it has an "infinity" setting that lets you take an unlimited number of photos also. Nice price too.

LCD Timer Remote Control 4 Canon 500D 450D G11 RS-60E3 - eBay (item 220566711929 end time May-04-10 03:22:04 PDT)

Mark Ross · April 14th, 2010, 08:36 PM

Awesome! Thanks David!

Brian Amodeo · August 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM

I recently bought the opteka timer remote for the 550d and was just wondering if anyone can give me some little starter tips on how to properly setup the remote and the camera for time lapse?

Possibly what mode you should have the dial in and maybe some of the manuel settings I need to set. Also, just how to use the remote in general as the instruction booklet isn't too helpful.

Really wanna time lapse Mars later this month when it's closest and any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Barry Nolan · August 7th, 2010, 11:34 PM

Use the utility software that came with the camera. You can totaly control the camera and do timelapse using the USB port thru a Laptop.

Jon Rule · August 8th, 2010, 04:42 AM

eBay is full of good cheap timer remotes for the 550D, mine was about $20 and works really well.

Burt Alcantara · August 16th, 2010, 09:09 AM

I have the Aputure Timer Remote Controler AP-TR1C picked up on ebay for about $20 or so. Used it a few times, including walking around with it running. Works fine. It looks similar to the opteka.

February 27th, 2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Cees van Kempen Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nieuw-Vossemeer, The Netherlands Posts: 455	Time Lapse with the 550D Does the 550D have a time lapse function (stills), or does it require an additional device like the TC-80N3. If so, are there other alternatives?

April 14th, 2010, 08:19 PM	#5
David Chilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walworth, NY Posts: 292	I have this one and it works great. You can program it to take up to 399 photos and it has an "infinity" setting that lets you take an unlimited number of photos also. Nice price too. LCD Timer Remote Control 4 Canon 500D 450D G11 RS-60E3 - eBay (item 220566711929 end time May-04-10 03:22:04 PDT) __________________ Dave Chilson www.loc.org

February 27th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#2
Barron Thompson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 67	Philip Bloom linked to the one he used First thoughts on Rebel T2i/ 550D \| Philip Bloom

February 28th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#3
Cees van Kempen Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nieuw-Vossemeer, The Netherlands Posts: 455	Thanks Barron, very useful link.

April 14th, 2010, 04:07 PM	#4
Mark Ross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 79	What is the deal with the Opteka Bloom mentions? Amazon seems to be the only vendor for it and it's now "currently unavailable" with no estimated date for returning to inventory. Is this the only third party way to do timelapse on the T2i?

April 14th, 2010, 08:36 PM	#6
Mark Ross Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 79	Awesome! Thanks David!

August 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM	#7
Brian Amodeo New Boot Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 10	I recently bought the opteka timer remote for the 550d and was just wondering if anyone can give me some little starter tips on how to properly setup the remote and the camera for time lapse? Possibly what mode you should have the dial in and maybe some of the manuel settings I need to set. Also, just how to use the remote in general as the instruction booklet isn't too helpful. Really wanna time lapse Mars later this month when it's closest and any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

August 7th, 2010, 11:34 PM	#8
Barry Nolan New Boot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Agua Dulce, California Posts: 23	Use the utility software that came with the camera. You can totaly control the camera and do timelapse using the USB port thru a Laptop.

August 8th, 2010, 04:42 AM	#9
Jon Rule Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 37	eBay is full of good cheap timer remotes for the 550D, mine was about $20 and works really well.

August 16th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#10
Burt Alcantara Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 55	I have the Aputure Timer Remote Controler AP-TR1C picked up on ebay for about $20 or so. Used it a few times, including walking around with it running. Works fine. It looks similar to the opteka.