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Time-lapse calculator

Number of photos, clip length, speed-up and card space for a time-lapse.

Clip length—
Number of photos—
Card space needed—
Speed-up factor—

How it works#

Shots = duration ÷ interval; clip length = shots ÷ fps. Typical intervals: clouds 2–5 s, sunsets 3–5 s, stars 20–30 s, construction minutes to hours.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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