David Busch's Nikon D5600 Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch

Author:David D. Busch [Busch, David D.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Published: 2017-03-21T04:00:00+00:00

Figure 7.11 With the camera resting on a bag of potting soil on a cart, the self-timer triggered this vibration-free image of a bud about to open.

Time-Lapse/Interval Photography

Who hasn’t marveled at a time-lapse photograph of a flower opening, a series of shots of the moon marching across the sky, or one of those extreme time-lapse picture sets showing something that takes a very, very long time, such as a building under construction.

You probably won’t be shooting such construction shots, unless you have a spare D5600 you don’t need for a few months (or are willing to go through the rigmarole of figuring out how to set up your camera in precisely the same position using the same lens settings to shoot a series of pictures at intervals). However, other kinds of time-lapse photography are entirely within reach.

The D5600 can take time-lapse/interval photographs all by itself, using the Interval Timer Shooting entry found in the Shooting menu. You’ll find step-by-step instructions for using this feature in Chapter 8. Here is a recap of essential tips for effective time-lapse photography:

Use AC power. If you’re shooting a long sequence, consider connecting your camera to an AC adapter, as leaving the D5600 on for long periods of time will rapidly deplete the battery.

Make sure you have enough storage space. Unless your memory card has enough capacity to hold all the images you’ll be taking, you might want to change to a higher compression rate or reduced resolution to maximize the image count.

Make a movie. While time-lapse stills (described earlier) are interesting, you can increase your fun factor by compiling all your shots into a motion picture using your favorite desktop moviemaking software.

Protect your camera. If your camera will be set up, make sure it’s protected from weather, earthquakes, animals, young children, innocent bystanders, and theft.

Vary intervals. Experiment with different time intervals. You don’t want to take pictures too often or less often than necessary to capture the changes you hope to image.

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