Nikon D3100 Tips & Tricks

If you don’t know what is an Intervalometer or what is used for , read my post on how to create timelapse video. Phottix Nikos Digital Timer Remote is an Intervalometer , a timer device that can trigger your camera periodically at specified time periods.

Features

• Self Timer : just like your camera’s self-timer but with longer period ( up to 99h 59m 59s )
• Interval Timer : trigger the camera periodically at the specified period
• Long Exposure Timer : for Bulb mode , will hold the shutter open for the specified period
• Number of Frames: define number of photos you want to take
• and best of all , you can combine above options

Compatibility

Phottix offer several cable version for any camera model. For Nikon D3100 (and D90,D5000,D7000)  the cable version is N10

Order + Review

There is nice review from martybugs.net , check it out .

You can order the Nikos at Phottix website for $67. I can’t find it on Amazon,BHPhoto and Adorama.

or you can check these similar intervalometer:

• Aputure Timer Camera Remote Control Shutter Cable 3N
• GSI Super Quality Multi-Function Timer Remote Control Shutter
• LCD Digital Timer Remote Control (MC-DC2) ( check user review , compatible with D3100 )

Timelapse photography is where you can speed time up . Each frame is captured at a rate much slower than it will be played back. When replayed at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing. For example, you can timelapse a flower opening or clouds moving.

You’ll need a device/feature called Intervalometer. The intervalometer can trigger exposure at  predefined time intervals. Most of professional Nikon DSLRs have this function but not on low-end DSLRs :( .
Fortunately , we can build it ourself ( link ) or buy from 3rd party vendors . Here’s some:

• Aputure Timer Camera Remote Control Shutter Cable 3N
• GSI Super Quality Multi-Function Timer Remote Control Shutter
• LCD Digital Timer Remote Control (MC-DC2) ( check user review , compatible with D3100 )
• BigMike Intervalometer , unique because the device use infrared to trigger the camera

There’s also other way : tethered shooting . Basically , you command the camera to shoot photos using special tethering software from your PC/notebook. But so far , i havent got a clue about tethering software for D3100 ! is there any?

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