12-09-2017 12:27 PM
Are Canon EOS Rebel SL-1's capable of interval shooting without an intervelometer?
I'm a Pentax-user and needed a second camera for interval shooting. I rented a SL-1 after being told it's capable of interval shooting, but I can't for the life of me find the appropriate settings, nor can I find any info online that doesn't include an intervelometer. Am I mistaken in assuming that this model is not capable of interval shooting, at least without an intervelometer?
I apologize for such a a basic question. I was able to navigate to coninuous shooting and self-timed shooting, but there doesn't seem to be an option for interval shooting like on my Pentax K-3. I just want to ensure I'm not being dense (i.e. not using the right settings) before taking the camera back.
12-09-2017 12:49 PM
AFAIK, the SL-1 does not include interval shooting. It is one of the most basic entry level DSLR models.
12-11-2017 10:07 AM
You can always get a TC80N and the special adapter cable.
12-12-2017 11:10 AM
This varies by camera. My 5D IV has a built-in interval timer. My 5D III does not (I own the Canon TC-80N3 wired remote shutter release with interval-timer).
If you need the capabiltiy built into the camera we can probably help you identify a model that has it "built in" (for example, for "photos" the 77D has it built-in... the T7i does not have it built-in -- but both have it for "video" - aka "time lapse movie")
But it is also easy to just use an external wired release that has a built-in interval timer. Canon does not make one specifically for the Rebel series bodies... they only make it for the pro bodies (it's the TC-80N3) and they make an adapter that lets you use the TC-80N3 with the mid-series and entry series bodies. The only difference is the plug on the end of the camera.)
You can also pick up a 3rd party release with interval timer and they aren't very expensive. The important bit is that you get one with the correct connector for the camera you are using. A few are generic and you can buy the optional plugs to connect it to just about any camera.
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