Time Lapse Photography with the K10d

rimofheaven · 12-25-2009, 12:02 PM

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Hello, eveyone, and merry Christmas.
I just bought a Pentax K10d, and I did so believing that I could not do time lapse photography with it. Now I've learned that there are others out there doing time lapse with their k10ds. Is this really possible, and if so, how?

I am very excited about my K10d. Years ago my first SLR was stolen, and I never replaced it. That was 10 years ago. I can't wait to lose myself in photograhy again.

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alohadave · 12-25-2009, 12:37 PM

You need an intervalometer.

Timelapse Photography using the Pclix LT and the digital camera you already own.

freeload · 12-25-2009, 01:20 PM

A cheaper alternative is this one from DealExtreme.com
(If you are patient enough to wait for shipping 14-30 days)

Currently $33.78 including free world-wide shipping.

jaitas · 12-25-2009, 01:21 PM

Hi

There are other options too, but I own Pclix and it really delivers. It's built to last, its rugged and just last week I shot with it and a K7 2500 photos in freezing -27 celsius without any problems or protection (camera was plugged with ac adapter of course, but pclix ran with batteries)

Only problem I faced was the K7 when it was entirely chilled to -27 celsius, both wheels were working unpredictably, so when I fine tuned exposure, value could jump anywhere in range. well enough of my blabbering, Timelapses are great fun and go for it!

-J

**interested_observer** · 12-25-2009, 07:13 PM

There are several external solutions around...

Timer Remote Cord for Pentax K20D K10D K200D K100D *ist - eBay (item 330346787168 end time Jan-18-10 21:20:30 PST)

Opteka Timer Remote Control for Digital SLR Cameras

rimofheaven · 12-26-2009, 05:58 AM

Thank you. Sky is the limit!

rimofheaven · 12-26-2009, 06:02 AM

Thanks. I'm definately going with the Pclix.

Raptorman · 12-28-2009, 04:29 PM

Wait..an intervalu whaaaa??

alohadave · 12-28-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Raptorman

Wait..an intervalu whaaaa??

interval-o-meter

A tool that fires the shutter on a fixed interval.

Russell-Evans · 12-29-2009, 12:25 PM

I actually like this one better.

DealExtreme: $39.90 JJC TM-C LCD Timer Remote Shutter for Canon/Pentax/Contax/Samsung DSLR/SLR Cameras

From the photo you'll see it has an on/off switch that the other lacks. The unit is shorter but fatter than the other remote. Both operate pretty much the same, but this one is easier for me to read the LED display.

Thank you
Russell

Nowhere Matt · 12-29-2009, 01:58 PM

I am just always afraid of things that list "Pantex" anywhere in the description.

Just kidding. I am amused by "Pantex" but not really that concerned half the time.

12-25-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
rimofheaven New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Downeast, Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 6	Time Lapse Photography with the K10d Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello, eveyone, and merry Christmas. I just bought a Pentax K10d, and I did so believing that I could not do time lapse photography with it. Now I've learned that there are others out there doing time lapse with their k10ds. Is this really possible, and if so, how? I am very excited about my K10d. Years ago my first SLR was stolen, and I never replaced it. That was 10 years ago. I can't wait to lose myself in photograhy again. Attached Images

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12-25-2009, 12:37 PM	#2
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	You need an intervalometer. Timelapse Photography using the Pclix LT and the digital camera you already own.

12-25-2009, 01:20 PM	#3
freeload Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 96	A cheaper alternative is this one from DealExtreme.com (If you are patient enough to wait for shipping 14-30 days) Currently $33.78 including free world-wide shipping.

12-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#4
jaitas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oulu Posts: 124	Hi There are other options too, but I own Pclix and it really delivers. It's built to last, its rugged and just last week I shot with it and a K7 2500 photos in freezing -27 celsius without any problems or protection (camera was plugged with ac adapter of course, but pclix ran with batteries) Only problem I faced was the K7 when it was entirely chilled to -27 celsius, both wheels were working unpredictably, so when I fine tuned exposure, value could jump anywhere in range. well enough of my blabbering, Timelapses are great fun and go for it! -J

12-25-2009, 07:13 PM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	There are several external solutions around... Timer Remote Cord for Pentax K20D K10D K200D K100D *ist - eBay (item 330346787168 end time Jan-18-10 21:20:30 PST) Opteka Timer Remote Control for Digital SLR Cameras

12-26-2009, 05:58 AM	#6
rimofheaven New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Downeast, Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thank you. Sky is the limit!

12-26-2009, 06:02 AM	#7
rimofheaven New Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Downeast, Maine Photos: Albums Posts: 6 Original Poster	Thanks. I'm definately going with the Pclix.

12-28-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
Raptorman Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere in VA Posts: 104	Wait..an intervalu whaaaa??

12-28-2009, 05:05 PM	#9
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Originally posted by Raptorman Wait..an intervalu whaaaa?? interval-o-meter A tool that fires the shutter on a fixed interval.

12-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#10
Russell-Evans Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	I actually like this one better. DealExtreme: $39.90 JJC TM-C LCD Timer Remote Shutter for Canon/Pentax/Contax/Samsung DSLR/SLR Cameras From the photo you'll see it has an on/off switch that the other lacks. The unit is shorter but fatter than the other remote. Both operate pretty much the same, but this one is easier for me to read the LED display. Thank you Russell

12-29-2009, 01:58 PM	#11
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	I am just always afraid of things that list "Pantex" anywhere in the description. Just kidding. I am amused by "Pantex" but not really that concerned half the time.