topic Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5 in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

Redshift48 — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:32:57 GMT

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

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

cambridgevet — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:08:07 GMT

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.

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

Redshift48 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:15:32 GMT

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.

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

cambridgevet — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:17:44 GMT

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

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

cambridgevet — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:22:04 GMT

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.

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

Redshift48 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:31:15 GMT

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?

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

Redshift48 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:55:24 GMT

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.

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

p4pictures — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:31:09 GMT

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.

Re: Using an Intervalometer with Bracketing Exposures in the R5

Redshift48 — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:28:03 GMT

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.