Time Lapse Question

[GuzzCam]

UPDATE: Thanks for the replies. I discovered the older cameras didn't have the FTP settings in the software. Once I realized what was going on, I was able to update to what I needed on the newer cameras. THANKS FOR ALL THE QUICK ADVICE. GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

Greetings from a new guy to this forum!

I use Reolink POE and WiFi cameras and am quite happy.

My question:

Trying to find a camera that can be set to a low frame rate. Reolink only goes down to 2 frames per second.

I need a camera that can be set to 1 frame per 15 minutes.

I am trying to time lapse via CameraFTP.

Any suggestions on better camera or online FTP service FOR TIME LAPSE would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Dave

 

[looney2ns]

You will need a script on a website or software to accomplish that. Such as Blue Iris.

Practically any camera is better than Reolink.

Read the many camera reviews on this site, by using search.

 

[sdkid]

Greetings from a new guy to this forum!

I use Reolink POE and WiFi cameras and am quite happy.

My question:

Trying to find a camera that can be set to a low frame rate. Reolink only goes down to 2 frames per second.

I need a camera that can be set to 1 frame per 15 minutes.

I am trying to time lapse via CameraFTP.

Any suggestions on better camera or online FTP service FOR TIME LAPSE would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Dave

Can you have it take PICTURES instead of (or in addition to) video?

 

[TonyR]

I need a camera that can be set to 1 frame per 15 minutes.

I am trying to time lapse via CameraFTP.

In addition to what's already been stated by others, I'm pretty sure you want a snapshot every 15 minutes, not a frame every 15 minutes.
Many cams and certainly Blue Iris can post those snapshots via FTP....i've doing that for years now.
Then you can stitch the JPG snapshots together with 3rd party software, such as Time Lapse Creator, and make an MP4.

 

[GuzzCam]

You will need a script on a website or software to accomplish that. Such as Blue Iris.

Practically any camera is better than Reolink.

Read the many camera reviews on this site, by using search.

Thanks for the reply. I've been thinking about trying Blue Iris.

 

[GuzzCam]

Can you have it take PICTURES instead of (or in addition to) video?

As a matter of fact, yes. I found settings in the software for the newer cameras I have installed and was able to custom set the times. The older camera didn't have the FTP settings I was looking for. Thanks for the reply.

 

[GuzzCam]

In addition to what's already been stated by others, I'm pretty sure you want a snapshot every 15 minutes, not a frame every 15 minutes.
Many cams and certainly Blue Iris can post those snapshots via FTP....i've doing that for years now.
Then you can stitch the JPG snapshots together with 3rd party software, such as Time Lapse Creator, a make an MP4.

Excellent info! Thank you!

 

[Mark_M]

I need a camera that can be set to 1 frame per 15 minutes.

I am trying to time lapse via CameraFTP.

Any suggestions on better camera or online FTP service FOR TIME LAPSE would be greatly appreciated!

Do you have 'HomeAssistant' running already?
I use the Dahua API to grab a snapshot every hour and save it to a USB drive plugged into my Raspberry Pi running Home Assistant.
Likely your Reolink cameras will have API to query for a snapshot as well.

Or,
Time scheduling of the camera to do a snapshot every 15 minutes and save to the camera's local SD card. 15 minutes = 900 seconds.
This video shows on a Dahua NVR, but the same works within a Dahua camera's local interface and SD card.