overheat with Intervalometer ? at DVinfo.net

Wayne Zebzda · October 10th, 2010, 08:43 PM

Do these cams over heat shooting time lapse with an Intervalometer?
Say a 1 1/2 hour setup maybe.
Aloha,
Wayne

Jon Rule · October 11th, 2010, 05:41 AM

Not in my limited experience, but I guess it could depend on what you were doing.

Ron Little · October 11th, 2010, 07:35 AM

Can anyone make a recommendation on an intervalometer?

Jon Rule · October 11th, 2010, 01:20 PM

Search eBay for "550d timer remote" there are loads of good ones for under £20

Chris Korrow · October 12th, 2010, 07:53 AM

I've done quite a bit with a 50D and have not had any over heating.

I use the Canon TC-80N3 - Works Great.

Wayne Zebzda · October 12th, 2010, 01:42 PM

Anyone overheating with T2i and Intervalometer?
Aloha,
wz

Rusty Rogers · October 14th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Overheat problems seem to only crop up while shooting video.
I'd be tempted to turn off the LCD and image preview as well as shield the entire camera from the sun.

Wayne Zebzda · October 14th, 2010, 06:06 PM

Thanks Rusty,
I see from another thread you've picked up an intervalometer battery grip combo.
nice.
wz

Torrey Meeks · October 17th, 2010, 11:55 AM

I used an intervalometer on my T2i for the trailer I just posted here in the forum. It worked great, no overheating issues.

If you are having problems with overheating, it might be your LCD screen if you're using live view. Try going into the menu settings and turning off "Image Review."

You can find those intervalometers on E-bay now for about $20 new, that's how I got mine, and it's solid and works like a charm.

Ron Little · October 17th, 2010, 12:22 PM

Can you post the brand and Model number of the one you got on ebay. Or post a link. Thanks.

Torrey Meeks · October 18th, 2010, 12:12 AM

Sure thing, Ron. I wasn't sure about posting links - didn't want it to be misconstrued as marketing for anyone. I actually bought the intervalometer through this website:

LCD Timer Remote for Canon EOS 550D 500D 450D 400D | LCD Timer Remote | Remote Controls | Camera Accessories | Photography | LinkDelight Limited

They have a solid and reputable E-bay outlet as well, if you prefer to buy through them there:

LCD Timer Remote Cord for Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i R8A9 - eBay (item 330449028978 end time Nov-02-10 23:06:02 PDT)

I've bought both the battery grip and intervalometer for my T2i through these guys, and I was anxious at first but they delivered. Great customer service (first order got delayed and they took care of it right away), and quality products.

Hope that helps!

Ron Little · October 18th, 2010, 08:03 AM

Wow the battery prices are unbelievable. 7d batteries for 15.99. Did you buy batteries from them and if so how are they holding up?

Torrey Meeks · November 1st, 2010, 01:48 PM

Hi Ron, sorry it took me so long to get back to you on this. I can't vouch for the LinkDelight batteries but I think they're getting them from the same source as all the other knockoff batteries. I have two 3rd party batteries for my T2i - one generic LP-E8 that I got off Ebay (

lp-e8 items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Cell Phones PDAs items on eBay.com!) and a Power2000 LP-E8 (

Power2000 LP-E8 Battery for CANON EOS Rebel T2i 1500mAh - eBay (item 330479402956 end time Nov-29-10 23:25:39 PST)).

Both of these batteries have worked great for me with no problems. When I first got them I was a little concerned about the quality and a battery exploding in my camera - still am as an exploded battery is excluded from the Canon factory warranty - so I only use batteries in the battery/camera grip I got from that website.

Haven't had any problems at all with the intervalometer or the battery grip. They work great. The Danger Zone trailer I posted a week or so ago has a time lapse that used that intervalometer. I set it to take one picture every 5-seconds and used a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens at 17mm with a 1"6 exposure time. The timelapse kicks in at at 0:46.

October 10th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#1
Wayne Zebzda Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kauai, Hawaii Posts: 86	overheat with Intervalometer ? Do these cams over heat shooting time lapse with an Intervalometer? Say a 1 1/2 hour setup maybe. Aloha, Wayne __________________ Wayne Zebzda LookLookTV.com

October 12th, 2010, 07:53 AM	#5
Chris Korrow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Whidbey Is, WA Posts: 326	I've done quite a bit with a 50D and have not had any over heating. I use the Canon TC-80N3 - Works Great. __________________ www.breathedeepproductions.com

October 12th, 2010, 01:42 PM	#6
Wayne Zebzda Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kauai, Hawaii Posts: 86	T2i Anyone overheating with T2i and Intervalometer? Aloha, wz __________________ Wayne Zebzda LookLookTV.com

October 14th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#7
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	Overheat problems seem to only crop up while shooting video. I'd be tempted to turn off the LCD and image preview as well as shield the entire camera from the sun. __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

October 14th, 2010, 06:06 PM	#8
Wayne Zebzda Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kauai, Hawaii Posts: 86	Thanks Rusty, I see from another thread you've picked up an intervalometer battery grip combo. nice. wz __________________ Wayne Zebzda LookLookTV.com

October 11th, 2010, 05:41 AM	#2
Jon Rule Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 37	Not in my limited experience, but I guess it could depend on what you were doing.

October 11th, 2010, 07:35 AM	#3
Ron Little Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 627	Can anyone make a recommendation on an intervalometer?

October 11th, 2010, 01:20 PM	#4
Jon Rule Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 37	Search eBay for "550d timer remote" there are loads of good ones for under £20

October 17th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#9
Torrey Meeks Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 25	I used an intervalometer on my T2i for the trailer I just posted here in the forum. It worked great, no overheating issues. If you are having problems with overheating, it might be your LCD screen if you're using live view. Try going into the menu settings and turning off "Image Review." You can find those intervalometers on E-bay now for about $20 new, that's how I got mine, and it's solid and works like a charm.

October 17th, 2010, 12:22 PM	#10
Ron Little Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 627	Can you post the brand and Model number of the one you got on ebay. Or post a link. Thanks.

October 18th, 2010, 12:12 AM	#11
Torrey Meeks Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 25	Sure thing, Ron. I wasn't sure about posting links - didn't want it to be misconstrued as marketing for anyone. I actually bought the intervalometer through this website: LCD Timer Remote for Canon EOS 550D 500D 450D 400D \| LCD Timer Remote \| Remote Controls \| Camera Accessories \| Photography \| LinkDelight Limited They have a solid and reputable E-bay outlet as well, if you prefer to buy through them there: LCD Timer Remote Cord for Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i R8A9 - eBay (item 330449028978 end time Nov-02-10 23:06:02 PDT) I've bought both the battery grip and intervalometer for my T2i through these guys, and I was anxious at first but they delivered. Great customer service (first order got delayed and they took care of it right away), and quality products. Hope that helps!

October 18th, 2010, 08:03 AM	#12
Ron Little Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 627	Wow the battery prices are unbelievable. 7d batteries for 15.99. Did you buy batteries from them and if so how are they holding up?

November 1st, 2010, 01:48 PM	#13
Torrey Meeks Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 25	Hi Ron, sorry it took me so long to get back to you on this. I can't vouch for the LinkDelight batteries but I think they're getting them from the same source as all the other knockoff batteries. I have two 3rd party batteries for my T2i - one generic LP-E8 that I got off Ebay (lp-e8 items - Get great deals on Cameras Photo, Cell Phones PDAs items on eBay.com!) and a Power2000 LP-E8 (Power2000 LP-E8 Battery for CANON EOS Rebel T2i 1500mAh - eBay (item 330479402956 end time Nov-29-10 23:25:39 PST)). Both of these batteries have worked great for me with no problems. When I first got them I was a little concerned about the quality and a battery exploding in my camera - still am as an exploded battery is excluded from the Canon factory warranty - so I only use batteries in the battery/camera grip I got from that website. Haven't had any problems at all with the intervalometer or the battery grip. They work great. The Danger Zone trailer I posted a week or so ago has a time lapse that used that intervalometer. I set it to take one picture every 5-seconds and used a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens at 17mm with a 1"6 exposure time. The timelapse kicks in at at 0:46.