Clip Duration
24s
Frames
720
Storage
10.5 GB
Final Clip
24s
720 frames @ 30 fps
Frames
720
Storage
10.5 GB
Batteries
2
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Result
Frames = 60×60/3 = 1200. Clip = 1200/30 = 40 seconds. Storage = 1200×15 = 18 GB.
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Result
Frames = 240×60/25 = 576. Clip = 576/24 = 24 seconds. Storage = 576×40 = 23 GB.
Clouds: 3-5 seconds. Sunset: 2-5 seconds. Stars: 20-30 seconds. Traffic: 1-3 seconds. Flowers blooming: 1-5 minutes. Construction: 5-30 minutes. Match interval to speed of movement.
| Subject | Interval | Shoot Duration | Clip (30fps, 10s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clouds | 5s | 25 min | 10s (300 frames) |
| Sunset | 3s | 30 min | 10s (600 frames) |
| Stars | 25s | 3 hours | 17s (432 frames) |
| Flowers | 2 min | 8 hours | 10s (240 frames) |
Minimum 150-200 frames for a watchable 5-7 second clip at 30fps. A 10-second clip needs 300 frames. For a 1-minute sequence: 1800 frames. More frames = smoother and more flexibility in post.
RAW file sizes: 25-50 MB each (full frame), 15-25 MB (APS-C). JPEG: 5-15 MB. For 500 RAW frames at 40 MB: 20 GB. Always bring double the calculated storage for safety.
Most mirrorless cameras get 300-500 shots per battery. DSLRs get 800-1200. Cold weather reduces by 30-50%. Use a battery grip or external power for long shoots (1000+ frames).
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