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Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: RobertM on Jun 18, 2008, 14:25:30

Title: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: RobertM on Jun 18, 2008, 14:25:30
Anyone have one, and if so could I be cheeky and borrow it for a week - going away tomorrow ... otherwise I'll have to take the lappie.  The one I ordered doesn't work and it's too late to get another.

Thanks
Robert
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: MarkS on Jun 18, 2008, 14:40:44

I have a remote control switch that works with the "bulb" shutter speed setting but you would have to do your own timing (with a digital kitchen timer?).  I've done it many times myself ...
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: RobertM on Jun 18, 2008, 17:07:20
Thanks Mark, but unless someone has an interval timer I think I'll take the Laptop now it's working again.  I just want to set it up and leave it in auto mode so I can get some kip... the egg timer sounds like I'll have to concentrate ;)
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: MarkS on Jun 18, 2008, 18:25:28

So,
astrophotography =
1) Set it up in auto mode
2) Fall asleep
3) Wake up to lots of pretty pictures
:)
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Mike on Jun 18, 2008, 19:06:11
Quote from: RobertM on Jun 18, 2008, 17:07:20......and leave it in auto mode so I can get some kip....

What the... !!!??

Why not just download pictures from APOD?
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Ian on Jun 18, 2008, 19:09:29
Quote from: Mike on Jun 18, 2008, 19:06:11
Quote from: RobertM on Jun 18, 2008, 17:07:20......and leave it in auto mode so I can get some kip....

What the... !!!??

Why not just download pictures from APOD?

How about people who wear coats when they're imaging then? Not hardcore enough either...

(Mike, I'm in a bad mood this evening, hope it doesn't show)
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Mike on Jun 18, 2008, 23:03:26
Naked astrophotography! It's a new sport. Who needs clothes in the dark anyway?

Just be careful what you do with your laser pointer.
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Ian on Jun 18, 2008, 23:16:27
well, not put it in your pocket to keep it warm...

any suggestions anyone? Fay, you often manage to put your foot in it. :D
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: JohnP on Jun 19, 2008, 06:57:38
Fanny Pack......
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Ian on Jun 19, 2008, 08:46:11
Bum Bag...

(I think this is the tamest insult-hurling I've ever seen)
Title: Re: Anyone have a interval timer for EOS 300/350/400/450D...
Post by: Fay on Jun 19, 2008, 15:52:14
I have managed to engage brain, & it's telling me not to comment!!