Nikon D3100 Tips & Tricks

Timelapse video of growing radish seeds by 0debug. Setup : Nikon D3100 , Tamron 90mm macro lens, some microscope lens , extension tube and flashlight for lighting. Learn how to make a timelapse video with D3100 ? check my previous post

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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