{"id":104154,"date":"2018-08-03T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T11:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=104154"},"modified":"2018-08-02T11:39:29","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T16:39:29","slug":"canon-5d-mark-iv-intervalometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/canon-5d-mark-iv-intervalometer\/","title":{"rendered":"Harness the Power of the Canon 5D Mark IV\u2019s Built-in Intervalometer"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this write-up, learn how you can create your own time-lapse videos using the in-camera settings for the Canon 5D Mark IV.<\/h2>\n

Cover image by\u00a0Mikhail Varentsov<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For videographers and video-curious photographers, time-lapse videos can be fun to capture and they yield dynamic results. However, they can be tricky to set up (and even more difficult to monitor). Plus, they can take a while to record.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, users of DSLRs or other cameras would need an external remote intervalometer (read more here<\/a>) to control their cameras in order to take high-resolution photos one after another\u00a0at set intervals over a certain amount of time. However, with the Canon 5D Mark IV (and other cameras on the market<\/a>), you can actually set your time-lapse using the in-camera menu.<\/p>\n

Here are the steps you\u2019ll need to follow.<\/p>\n

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Live Shooting Mode<\/h3>\n

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First off, while your camera may be taking still photos at timed intervals, you’ll actually need to have your camera in shooting mode. You’ll want to use the Live View Shooting mode by adjusting the dial under the Start\/Stop button on the top right of the back of your camera. This changes the internal menu options to video recording focused controls, which time-lapse videos fall under.<\/p>\n

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Menu Options<\/h3>\n

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Once you’re in shooting mode, you’ll navigate to the menu screen (press the menu button on the top left of the camera’s back). From there, you’ll navigate to the red movie tab, and scroll over to the fifth page of options. You’ll see the “Time-lapse movie” option four down from the top, which should default to “Disable.”<\/p>\n

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Time-Lapse Movie Enable<\/h3>\n

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Highlight the “Time-lapse movie” option, and click the “set” button in the middle of the dial to the right to enter the mode controls. Once you click, you’ll see two options: disable and enable (you’ll want to enable when you’re ready). You’ll also see a set of options and controls\u00a0that you can tinker with below.<\/p>\n

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Choose Your Settings<\/h3>\n

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So what do all these options mean? First, to edit them, you’ll need to press the info button (just right of the menu button on the top right of the camera). This will allow you to toggle through and change your settings.<\/p>\n