camalapse 4 tips and tricks

Left to right panning
You can achieve clockwise panning by:
1. Hanging the camalapse 4 upside down (we do not recommend this for cameras over 1lb/16oz). Click here for example.
2. Reversing footage in your movie making software (good for landscapes but not for time lapse that would include people or cars that would obviously look like they are reversed)
3. Mirror or flip the footage in your movie making software (good for situations where it would not be easy to spot the mirroring effect – i.e. text would be wrong, cars would look like they are on the wrong side of the road)

Faster rotations
Stack 2 together for faster and more rotations. 720°/60min or 360°/30min

Vertical Panning
The camalapse 4 can be used for vertical pans for cameras less than 1lb/16oz. Using a tridpod that allows a 90 degree tilt, turn the camalapse sideways and then use an adapter to reorient your camera horizontal. Click here for example.

DSLR and balance plates
If your DSLR is not center balanced and you need an adapter to help, please consider the Neewer 4 Way Macro Focusing Focus Rail Slider or something similar (4-Way adjustable). A balance plate will help you to micro adjust the balance of your camera so that it’s weight is properly centered over the camalapse unit.

camalapse mobile tips and tricks

Changing levels
You can achieve different levels with the camalapse mobile by:
1. Place camalapse mobile on and upside down glass, mug or cup on a table.
2. Stacking books or magazines

Left to right panning
You can achieve clockwise panning by:
1. Reversing footage in your movie making software (good for landscapes but not for time lapse that would include people or cars that would obviously look like they are reversed)
2. Mirror or flip the footage in your movie making software (good for situations where it would not be easy to spot the mirroring effect – i.e. text would be wrong, cars would look like they are on the wrong side of the road)