Why Does My GoPro Only Make a 2-Hour Time Lapse?
The GoPro camera was created to capture your adventure or getaway moments in the shortest amount of time possible. You can now digitally capture those priceless moments and share them with family and friends for years to come.
It makes no difference how long you’ve been making films or how long you’ve been a photographer. When you use the GoPro Session, you’ll be able to get the most out of your experience. However, why does GoPro only produce a two-hour video while using the time-lapse?
Factors Affecting GoPro’s Hours of Time Lapse
Some factors influence the brief duration of recording time-lapse using GoPro. However, there are some ways to avoid these factors. This article will discuss them and will undoubtedly provide you with tips on maximizing your GoPro experience.
Memory
Time-lapse videos, particularly the longer ones, will consume an excessive amount of memory on your SD card. If you’ve customized your camera settings to achieve HD resolution and increased the shooting interval, your memory consumption will skyrocket.
We recommend the SanDisk Extreme Micro SD card, 64GB with SD Adapter, for a more extensive and reliable memory.
Battery
The GoPro’s battery life is unreliable. The more timelapse videos and photographs you take; the more battery energy is consumed. That is why there are various available power sources for extending the battery life of your GoPro.
We recommend the 44 Watt-Hour Lithium Polymer battery for Blink and BlinkX controllers.
Camera Settings
The settings on your GoPro can assist you with configuring the time-lapse resolution, as well as the shooting interval and duration. The settings play a significant role in the amount of time your GoPro can record. It also includes selecting the video resolution, using the protune, increasing the shooting interval, and adjusting the length of time-lapse.
We recommend that you use our Time Lapse Calculator. The interface will assist you in determining the proper settings for creating your time-lapse.
CamDo Time Lapse Calculator
The CamDo Time Lapse Calculator is a perfect tool to help you manage your time-lapse experience using GoPro‘s UpBlink, BlinkX, or Blink controllers. It also serves as a guide in determining the length of time the battery can be used when charged via our solar panels/enclosure.
This fantastic interface of CamDo will help you know what you need to do to bring out the best of your GoPro experience. You should consider three primary areas:
- Duration of the project and details about the shoot/clip
- Memory requirements
- Power requirements (external battery and solar power options)
Final Thoughts
The GoPro is a great camera that offers equal opportunities. It allows you to take still images just as impressive as the video. This camera has made it easy for sports enthusiasts to capture incredible action. Time-lapse can be used to capture fast-moving action and entire document events.
If you believe that a few hours of use is insufficient because the battery and memory are depleted, contact CamDo to see how we can assist you. We offer a diverse range of products, packages, and services that will undoubtedly assist you in getting the most out of your GoPro experience.
So, what are you waiting for? Contact CamDo today and learn more about us.
