time lapse?

[Jonathan12uiz]

what is the best way to do it with the GH1?

 

[saaby]

Intervalometer. Search on eBay for GH1 intervalometer. They run about $40.

 

[dvbrother]

Yep.

 

[Jonathan12uiz]

I heard this was bad for the shutter, is there a way to interval record using the Movie function?

 

[dvbrother]

There is no built-in interval recording on the GH1. The only way to really do it is by remote controlling the shutter with an intervalometer. As this is how time-lapse is performed in still photography on all cameras (activating the shutter), I think you're safe in going this route. Sure, multiple shutter firings will eventually wear it out, but this is the only way it's done.
You do have one alternative: shoot in Movie Mode at a slow shutter speed, then speed it up in post. But this will run down the battery MUCH faster, record hours of unnecessary footage, require a large capacity SD card, and will only record 1280x720 images, as opposed to a series of 12 megapixel still images that have a higher dynamic range.

 

[IanB]

You can use the movie mode, here is an example

You can use the movie mode, here is an example

I used movie mode, and then sped it all up in post. Took lots of disk space, but over 4-5 hours it was fine really. Enjoy.

http://vimeo.com/8448785

IB

 

[saaby]

It's not "bad" for the shutter, but obviously shutters are designed for a limited number of actuations, and in time lapse, you use a number of those actuations up. Well that's what a warranty is for, right? Get out and get firing!

 

[yia]

nice video Ianb.......my question is once you use intervalometer do you still have to lower the shutter speed manually or does it automatic does it for you