Time-Lapse Photography Art and Techniques by Mark Higgins
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Remote triggers<br />
When we take an image with our camera we push a button on the device, <strong>and</strong> this can create unwanted<br />
movement. For time-lapse <strong>and</strong> regular stills photography, sometimes we do not want the camera<br />
moving when a frame is captured. Remotes enable you to trigger the camera without touching the<br />
device itself, which overcomes this issue.<br />
Remotes can either tether to the camera or trigger the camera with Wi-Fi, infra-red or radio<br />
connectivity. Any solution will effectively do the same job in that the camera is not moved <strong>by</strong> your<br />
finger pressing the shutter release button. Do some research or go to a photographic dealer <strong>and</strong> see<br />
what options are available for your camera. If your camera has a built-in interval timer or time-lapse<br />
photography mode then this acts as a trigger. An external interval timer can, however, offer additional<br />
benefits such as better functionality <strong>and</strong> an increased number of options available.<br />
This example shows a high-end external intervalometer. This enables you to access advanced timelapse<br />
options that you do not get in the camera as st<strong>and</strong>ard. Many manufacturers have a device like<br />
this. So even if your camera does not have an interval timer you can still use it for time-lapse<br />
photography.<br />
Using your phone or tablet to trigger your camera
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