D7000 - Continuous Shooting Advice

jpb71

New member
Hi,

I need to set up my camera so it automatically takes one shot every 2 seconds, set to aperture priority mode, for approximately 40 minutes. The shoot is an art performance, and will occur just before sunset, so the light will be fading and I expect the shutter speed will gradually become slower to accomodate the dimishing available light, thus also gradually increasing motion blur of the moving subjects. Obviously I will mount the camera on a tripod and leave it until I need to stop the process manually.

What's the best way to achieve this? Are there any important factors I need to take into consideration that I haven't mentioned?

Thanks.
 

Dangerspouse

Senior Member
Hi, and welcome.

The process is pretty easy. You just need to set up the Interval Timer function on your camera. If you still have your owners manual, the instructions start on page 155. If you don't have it, here's the .pdf: https://cdn-10.nikon-cdn.com/pdf/manuals/kie88335f7869dfuejdl=-cww2/D7000_EN.pdf (Scroll down to page 155.) It will also tell you of any special considerations you need to be aware of.

Good luck, and why not head over to the New Members Introduction folder and introduce yourself? We'd love to see some of your photos.
 

Needa

Senior Member
Challenge Team
Obviously testing before the event will be necessary. At a shot every 2 seconds that is 30 frames per minute. 30 times 40 minutes is 1200 frame the built in intervalometer is only good for 999 frames. The interval timer can be found in the shooting menu. Be sure you have a large enough memory card with a good write speed.

You might find this link useful if you plan combining for timelapse https://neilvn.com/tangents/time-lapse-photography-tutorial/
 
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Marilynne

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BF Hammer

Senior Member
Be mindful that in twilight the camera could be trying to use shutter speeds longer than 2 seconds. Auto ISO could help. 40 minutes of frames every 2 seconds is a lot of frames and as mentioned will exceed the 999 exposure limit of the interval timer. It could test your battery also if it is old.

An aftermarket intervalometer that plugs in the remote shutter release connector might allow for more exposures. Or connect to a PC and control with digicamcontrol. I know that works with a d7000 very well.
 

nabhai926

New member
Start shooting, don't worry if it's good or bad shots, just keep shooting. Rememeber, your first 10,000 pics are gonna be your worst ever. Actually, shoot in auto first, get comfortable composing pictures and familiarising yourself with the camera, then jump to p, tv, av and when you've mastered all the above, jump into manual. Jumping from auto to manual directly is not a good idea
 

Bikerbrent

Senior Member
Start shooting, don't worry if it's good or bad shots, just keep shooting. Rememeber, your first 10,000 pics are gonna be your worst ever. Actually, shoot in auto first, get comfortable composing pictures and familiarising yourself with the camera, then jump to p, tv, av and when you've mastered all the above, jump into manual. Jumping from auto to manual directly is not a good idea

Welcome aboard nabhai926, enjoy the ride. We look forward to seeing more posts and samples of your work.

You might also want to consider introducing yourself on New Member Introductions.
 
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