ProTimer - Intervalometer

The ProTimer Intervalometer enhances the standard Self-Timer with advanced interval shooting, perfect for time-lapses, group shots, and self-portraits. It provides full control over timing, intervals, and the number of photos taken, making it ideal for both everyday photography and creative projects like astrophotography and stop-motion.

Key features of ProTimer Intervalometer

• Delay Before First Photo: Set a countdown before the initial shot, allowing time to position yourself or prepare the scene.

• Total Number of Photos: Specify up to 50,000 shots in a single sequence.

• Interval Between Photos: Determine the pause duration between consecutive shots to control the pacing of your sequence. Setting it to 0 seconds (“0s”) means capturing consecutive photos as fast as possible.

Common Uses for ProTimer:

• Time-Lapse Photography: Capture gradual changes over time, such as moving clouds, sunsets, or bustling cityscapes.

• Self-Portraits: Utilize the delay to position yourself perfectly before the camera captures the shot.

• Group Photos: Reduce the chance of blinks or missed smiles by taking multiple shots in succession.

• Astrophotography: Capture long-exposure sequences of the night sky to create star trail images or improve image quality through stacking (requires software like Photoshop or StarStax for stacking and processing).

• Stop-Motion Animation: Create frame-by-frame animations by capturing sequential images with controlled intervals.

How to Enable and Use ProTimer:

1. Assign Self-Timer to the Second Shutter Button:

   • Open the Control Panel by tapping the three-line icon at the bottom right of the Capture Screen.

   • Tap the Second Shutter Button assignment and select "Self-Timer."

2. Activate ProTimer:

   • Long-press the Second Shutter (now displaying the Self-Timer icon) to access timer settings.

   • Tap "Enable ProTimer" to switch to intervalometer mode.
     
     
     
     

3. Configure ProTimer Settings:

   • Adjust the delay before the first photo, the total number of photos, and the interval between shots as desired.

   • Tap outside the ProTimer settings pane to hide it.
     
     
     
     

4. Start the Photo Series:

   • Tap the Second Shutter Button to commence the programmed photo sequence.

   • To stop the countdown or an ongoing capture process, simply tap the Second Shutter Button again.

Setting ProTimer Parameters:

ProTimer has three adjustable parameters available:

Interval between succeeding photos (in seconds)

Defines the time gap between each photo taken after the first one. Set to "0 s" for consecutive shots as fast as possible.

Total Number of photos

Specifies how many photos will be captured in the sequence.

Delay in seconds

Determines how long the camera waits before taking the first shot.

 

Important Notes:

• ProTimer is available in Photo and LowLight camera modes.
• It is not accessible in HDR, LowLight Plus, and Portrait modes.
• The Second Shutter Button can also be assigned to other functions like Anti-Shake or Quad-Shot via the Control Panel.

By leveraging the ProTimer Intervalometer, photographers can achieve precise control over their shooting sequences, opening new creative possibilities in mobile photography.