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How can I make my FujiFilm FinePix A610 Camera take interval pictures (once every so often) for a timelapse?

I've seen those HOW TO sites on how to take apart your camera and rig things up, but they always warn that it might ruin your camera, etc. I'm not up for that. All I need is something LIGHTWEIGHT, that can trigger the shutter every so often. Even if it's just once after a certain amount of time. I want this for an aerial photograph. So basically I just need to take it up into the air (via balloons) and then once it's up there take a picture. I'd prefer an auto shutter type of deal that works universally with any digital camera, and just presses the button every 30 seconds or so. Or something easy to rig up to my camera (without permenantly damaging it) Thanks guys!

Public Comments

1. You may have to do some research to find this feature on compact digital cameras. I have four different model digital cameras (two compact cameras and two DSLR's) Only the Nikon D200 has interval timing as an option. Canon makes one compact digital camera with that feature. It is the Canon PowerShot S80 Link http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp
2. You might find that the Pocket Wizard (pocketwizard.com) to be just what you need. Its operates up to 100' and is, of course, wireless.
3. I've not seen any external devices that do this. The Canon G9 has a time-lapse feature however, $500 is a lot to spend for just that. You could try the video if the camera has that option. Then grab a photo from that. The quality won't be as good though. You might try a local electronics store like Radio Shack or somewhere that has a lot of knowledgable people. The may be able to suggest something that could be fitted to your camera.