Automated Camera Clicking: Get Your Ideas Here!

[guss]

Camera "clicker"

I need to take a picture every 5-60 seconds for about 2.5 hours. The problem is, I won't be near my camera when I do that. I want to make something to attach to the "clicker" or whatever it's called on the camera that will click it about that often. The button definitely doesn't push down that easily (not too much force is required, though).

I need an idea on how to do this. It could be anything. Anyone have anything? Thanks.

 

[NobodySpecial]

What kind of camera?
Most have either an electronic socket or an infrared sensor for a remote release
The gadget you are looking for is called an intervalometer

 

[guss]

It's a Nikon CoolPix 4100, not sure if it has an electronic socket or an infrared sensor, and it definitely didn't come with an intervalometer.

 

[nathanlee52]

Many cameras have customizable internal timers. I'm not familiar with that camera, but it's worth checking the manual for.

Alternatively, write Nikon customer support an email? Maybe they can help.

I'm not aware of any software which might allow this if you connect w/ USB.. It might exist though.

 

[NobodySpecial]

It's a Nikon CoolPix 4100.

According do the specs it doesn't have a remote
You might be able to trigger it through the usb with either http://www.gphoto.org/ or Nikon's own sdk

 

[Robot B9]

If you had an Android phone (maybe iPhone too) there are applications that can do just this with ease.