Time Lapse Camera 1080P with APP Control WiFi HDR Real-Time Preview Timelapse Video Camera for Plant Flower Weather Indoor

I was skeptical about trying another one of these cameras because they have notoriously bad documentation. It was a nice surprise to find that the camera with the app basically sets itself up. You scan the QR code and select you wifi and it does the rest.Mine didn’t have the expanded user guide but there is also a QR under the battery. I checked there before getting angry. :-)It comes with 2 batteries which is very nice compared to some other units. I think the setup to shoot time-lapse was fairly intuitive. Maybe not for some.The image quality is decent but only 1080 but I can live with that. The camera also merges the images to create the video so no post work is required for that.I like it. It does exactly what I bought it for.

The media could not be loaded.  I couldn't wait to test this little time lapse camera out and while it's not as great as I had hoped or thought it would be given the price point, it's not a total wash either. It's certainly more affordable than a GoPro and it might even be better for some as it records in 1080p so if you plan on posting your footage to socials, you can just export and post it instead of having to worry about compressing it down and losing some video quality in post.Getting it unboxed was rather simple and straightforward. The battery that came inside of the camera was dead so I had to swap it for the other one which powered the camera right up. I haven't tested it to see if each charge truly lasts 8 hours and I probably never will because I barely had the patience to let it record long enough to get this 15 second clip LOL. I was a little surprised to find that there isn't a way to charge the batteries externally without involving the camera. There is no way to use one while charging the other which, for a $200 camera seems a little silly to me. It can be charged while using but I wouldn't exactly call this a fair trade because then you're limited to using/positioning the camera where it's close to a power source or always having to keep a portable power bank handy.The app to control the camera needs some serious work. This to me is the biggest downfall as other than powering it on, it's 100% controlled via the app. The instructions did a good job of explaining how to get it connected the first time but every time I've used it since then I've had to "Forget the Device" in my iPhone's WIFI settings and reconnect it just to get the app to recognize the camera. There is no viewfinder or display screen on the camera so you have to use your phone to see if it's positioned/focused correctly. There is a slight delay between the camera and what's displayed on the phone which is annoying and a bit challenging when trying to adjust the focus. I haven't tried any of the shooting or editing techniques yet as it's all driven by the app which I just don't have the care or patience to fool around with and try to figure out. I wouldn't mind doing so if this was my only camera with a TL feature, but in the time it would take me to do all that I could just hit the record button on the iPhone TL option.The accessories that come with the camera are nice and easy to get on the camera, although you can't swap out the battery with the silicone case on it so... that's fun. I'm just now seeing in the product photos that it also comes with a UV filter which I have never seen before so chances are it's still in the box which is long gone so...RIP to that. The micro SD card came in the camera and to remove it you just have to push it down and it pops right up. The 1/4" screw + extension makes it compatible with darn near every/any type of mount which is great because the last thing I need is more mounts/tripods. If you plan to keep the silicone casing on the camera you will most definitely need to use the extension nut to connect it to any mount securely.Overall I think it's a decent, relatively affordable TL camera and would be good for someone just getting into videography and learning about time lapses. With a (MUCH) better app and charging accessibility I think it has the potential to be worth the full $200, but it's just not there yet for me to be 100% onboard with recommending to any/every level photo/videographer.

I have several time lapse cameras. Over the past 20 years I've probably owned 50 of them. As video quality improves, cameras need to be replaced. I mention this because I have a LOT of experience with TL cameras. Anyway, there's many good points to the camera and a few bad ones. As it sits, the app needs a LOT of work - ideally a full overhaul.I'll start with the app. It's not very intuitive and it's locked up my Samsung phone 50% of the time. This does not affect shooting, but I need to restart the phone whenever this happens.The company logo was added to every video (thankfully this was removed with the firmware update.) It's supposed to be a toggle, but it's missing. The timestamp can be turned on or off, but the format can't be changed - it's locked to European format. Much of the world will be confused when they see 2023-11-10.You can't insert the SD card after the camera is already on - it won't detect it.The camera is controlled via your phone/tablet's WiFi - I've been 15 feet away and it works great. You have full control and preview. There's no monitor on the camera, so you use the phone to position and focus the camera.After I used it a few times I received a notification that there was a firmware update. This was pretty easy - a few prompts and done. Personally, I did not notice any difference except the logo was gone. That alone was a huge improvement.Anyway, to shoot a timelapse turn on the camera. Wait around 20 seconds for it to start up. Run the app and connect. Select "timelapse." The options for the timelapse are accessed when you press the record button. It's not *really* a record button - more of a "next" button. I spent 5 minutes looking for the options (interval, length, etc.) until I found it was after the start button. Terrible design.Once there, the options are what is expected. Plenty of custom options. Now the other settings - schedule, exposure, etc. are elsewhere. Why? Who knows. It's confusing. Yes, it can be figured out, but this is a menu system designed by a software engineer, not a photographer. The actual app does not come close to matching the screen grabs in the instructions. Half the options don't exist. The rest are not where they are stated to be. For example - settings. None of the options are there to customize the time stamp, turn the logo off, etc.A really unique feature is shooting a timeslice - basically a venetian blind photo with each slat being a slice from a TL photo. Again, not where it's supposed to be. I eventually found it, and it works really well. The app auto-selects the photos (you can swap images in the slice - nice) and provides a preview. There's four different slice options. But, again, not where it's supposed to be. The finished image is basically video resolution. If you're doing a time-slice, make sure the timestamp is off.Honestly, until the app matches the instructions and the camera features, it's partially crippled. I removed and reinstalled the the app - that was no help. If you have patience and time to explore EVERY menu option, you'll eventually figure it out. The online INSTRUCTIONS are mostly accurate. But all the screen grabs I have seen don't match. So you need to ignore the screen grabs and just follow the instructions. Usually.You CAN have the camera plugged in while recording, so the battery life of around 8 hours is not that important. Use an external battery or charger. Shoot a timelapse that lasts for days. The camera supports up to a 128 gig card.It's a good tool - but one you will need to take time to master. Shoot some practice TL's before you use it for one you really need.

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