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theraven871 · 09-26-2014, 08:12 AM

Can the K5 do time lapse? Is there a menu setting for this?
Or do I need to purchase an intervalometer?

If so, what does everyone recommend as a cheap solution?

**boriscleto** · 09-26-2014, 08:24 AM

Interval Shooting - Pentax K-5 Operating Manual [Page 154]

stevebrot · 09-26-2014, 08:27 AM

All current model Pentax dSLRs have a built-in intervalometer. If you already own a camera that does not, but which does support a wired remote control, there are a number of remotes that have fairly nice intervalometers built in. I used this one with my K10D...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/bower-lcd-timer-remote-shutter-...el-rclc1r.html

Steve

theraven871 · 09-26-2014, 08:30 AM

Thanks!

**mattt** · 09-26-2014, 10:33 AM

You might find this a handy option too.

Triggertrap Mobile: Turn your iPhone or Android Smartphone into a camera remote | Triggertrap

eddaytona · 09-26-2014, 07:19 PM

Wow, that Triggertrap think looks awesome. Anyone here use it?

sadatoni · 09-29-2014, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

All current model Pentax dSLRs have a built-in intervalometer. If you already own a camera that does not, but which does support a wired remote control, there are a number of remotes that have fairly nice intervalometers built in. I used this one with my K10D...

Bower LCD Timer and Remote Shutter Release (Model RCLC1R) reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Steve

Even the K20D has an internal intervalometer. I discovered it while researching some setting for my daughter (whom I gave it to when I picked up a K-5).

stevebrot · 10-01-2014, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by sadatoni

Even the K20D has an internal intervalometer. I discovered it while researching some setting for my daughter (whom I gave it to when I picked up a K-5).

The K20D was the first to have the feature. Interval shooting has been supported in all the flagship models from that point forward and also in the K-50, K-500, K-30, and K-r looking back. The new K-S1 does not have interval shooting and unfortunately also lacks a fitting for a wired remote.

Steve

**fewayne** · 10-31-2014, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by eddaytona

Wow, that Triggertrap think looks awesome. Anyone here use it?

Yup, I've got the dongle and the app on my iPad and my Android phone. Works a treat. The built-in IV on the K-7 used to make me crazy -- why a max of 99 frames?!! At least they upped it to 999. But the various ease-in/out options from TriggerTrap, as well as the variety of triggering modes, makes it an excellent deal for timelapse.

Make sure you include any buffering/dark-frame time into your interval, though. And test, test, test!

**mattb123** · 10-31-2014, 12:22 PM

Yeah the K-5 intervalometer feature is great. I've used it a bunch for star trails, meteors, and lightning. You just need to know that you set your interval for the exposure time + 1 or 2 seconds to get as close to continuous as possible.

**Wingincamera** · 10-31-2014, 07:12 PM

I finally got around to trying out the intervalometer with my K-5 II & DA 35mm F2.8 limited macro lens, processed with Lightroom 5. I just mounted the camera on a tripod, and rode off. I used Lightroom to turn the photos into a avi file and uploaded it to youtube. The video did look much better before Youtube loaded it.

You Tube

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	All current model Pentax dSLRs have a built-in intervalometer. If you already own a camera that does not, but which does support a wired remote control, there are a number of remotes that have fairly nice intervalometers built in. I used this one with my K10D... https://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/bower-lcd-timer-remote-shutter-...el-rclc1r.html Steve

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eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	Wow, that Triggertrap think looks awesome. Anyone here use it?

09-29-2014, 05:59 PM	#7
sadatoni Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 87	Originally posted by stevebrot All current model Pentax dSLRs have a built-in intervalometer. If you already own a camera that does not, but which does support a wired remote control, there are a number of remotes that have fairly nice intervalometers built in. I used this one with my K10D... Bower LCD Timer and Remote Shutter Release (Model RCLC1R) reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Steve Even the K20D has an internal intervalometer. I discovered it while researching some setting for my daughter (whom I gave it to when I picked up a K-5).

10-01-2014, 09:59 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by sadatoni Even the K20D has an internal intervalometer. I discovered it while researching some setting for my daughter (whom I gave it to when I picked up a K-5). The K20D was the first to have the feature. Interval shooting has been supported in all the flagship models from that point forward and also in the K-50, K-500, K-30, and K-r looking back. The new K-S1 does not have interval shooting and unfortunately also lacks a fitting for a wired remote. Steve

10-31-2014, 12:17 PM	#9
fewayne Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 115	Originally posted by eddaytona Wow, that Triggertrap think looks awesome. Anyone here use it? Yup, I've got the dongle and the app on my iPad and my Android phone. Works a treat. The built-in IV on the K-7 used to make me crazy -- why a max of 99 frames?!! At least they upped it to 999. But the various ease-in/out options from TriggerTrap, as well as the variety of triggering modes, makes it an excellent deal for timelapse. Make sure you include any buffering/dark-frame time into your interval, though. And test, test, test!

10-31-2014, 12:22 PM	#10
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Yeah the K-5 intervalometer feature is great. I've used it a bunch for star trails, meteors, and lightning. You just need to know that you set your interval for the exposure time + 1 or 2 seconds to get as close to continuous as possible.

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