Time-Lapse Photography Art and Techniques by Mark Higgins

This camera is a fully fledged top-of-the-range professional camera. This kind of imaging device will
give outstanding quality and advanced functionality.
When learning about photography and timelapse, it is better to buy a camera that you can grow into
because as you explore you need a tool that can keep up with your developments. Any recent DSLR
camera by any of the leading brands will be a good workhorse. Most camera manufacturers will have
entry-level DSLR cameras to get you started, advanced prosumer cameras which are in the middle of
the lineup, and the flagship professional cameras right at the top end. Ideally a DSLR that shoots
video, stills and has an interval timer will be the best tool for time-lapse photography. If you get a
higher-end camera, you will be able to explore the advanced performance whilst developing your
knowledge and you are much less likely to find you want to do things that the camera doesn’t offer.
There are different sensor sizes on DSLR cameras but the most popular and highest quality size
sensor is known as ‘full frame’. This sensor size is exactly the same as a frame from a roll of 35mm
film. This is the kind of film we used to use in cameras before we had digital devices.
Advantages
These cameras are fast and responsive, which is important when you want to capture an image of a
moment that presents itself suddenly. Some compact cameras are not as quick, which means you can
miss the moment. With a DSLR it will take an image immediately when you want it to. DSLRs also
have interchangeable lenses, which means you can gradually build on your lens collection and push
your photography creatively. Lenses for DSLR cameras tend to hold their value if taken care of and
will stay with you for life.