Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

[Redshift48]

I want to bracket my exposures (x7) and use either the R5 built-in intervalometer or the TC-80N3 to take multiple shots at a given interval. I have no problem bracketing (high speed mode) or using either intervalometer but when I try to bracket with either the built-in R5 intervalometer or the TC-80N3 intervalometer, the camera only takes one shot and not the 7 bracketed shots. Am I missing something or is this just not possible with the R5? I was able to do this with my previous Canon 5D Mk IV and the TC-80N3.

I have sent a request in to Canon Support but I am hoping for a quick solution (if available) since I will be using this camera and methodology to hopefully photograph the upcoming solar eclipse.  I am also open to any other solutions to achieve the same goal.  Thanks.

Robert

[cambridgevet]

I use a Vello Shutterboss II, not Canon with these settings: single shot, 2 sec delay on shutter release, M or B, and get all 7 bracketed shots. Appreciate hearing back if that works for the Canon intervalometer also, thanks.

[Redshift48]

Thanks.  I’ve read that the delay is necessary.  I think there is a way to do that with the TC-80N3.  I’ll report back tomorrow.

[cambridgevet]

Red...Set the 2 sec delay in the R5, not the intervalometer.

[cambridgevet]

Sorry, to finish...on the intervalometer I only set the interval (eg, I'll use either 30 sec or 1 min for eclipse, still thinking) and number of shots (set to unlimited for eclipse). Time is not set, delay is not set....camera takes care of those.

[Redshift48]

Just to be clear, are you saying to set the delay in the R5 but still use the TC-80N3 intervalometer for the interval and the number of shots?

[Redshift48]

Also, I'm not sure where to set the delay within the R5.  I just spent about 10 minutes looking through the menus and nothing popped out at me.

[p4pictures · Accepted solution]

Set the EOS R5 drive mode to self-timer 2s/remote. You can do this by using the M-Fn button and finding the drive mode, or pressing the Q button on the camera and access the drive mode there.

[Redshift48]

I think that did it, Brian!  See if this sounds right - I set my interval and number of shots (00) in the TC-80N3 intervalometer and then set the 2-second time delay in the R5.  I have tested it and it seems to work well - all 7 bracketed shots were taken each time.  Thanks for your help.