Sky-Watcher Multi-Purpose Computerized Mount - Manual (Page 20)

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Time Lapse Mode
This feature allows you to collect a series of still images over a long period of time while the mount slowly pans. You can then use your
favorite image processing software to merge these frames into a time lapse video.
1. From the Panoramic Function menu, use the scroll keys to select Time Lapse Mode. Press ENTER to continue.
2. It is recommended that you use your camera’s “Live Preview” mode to use the LCD display as the viewfinder. If your camera does
not have this option, you may use the optical viewfinder. Use the directional keys to move the camera to the point where you wish
to start your slow pan. Press ENTER to continue.
3. Use the directional keys where you want the slow pan to end and press ENTER.
4. The display will prompt you to set the amount of time you want between each picture point in your time lapse pan. You may
enter the information using the directional keys and the numeric keypad in the following format: h:mm:ss. The time interval you
can enter is 9:59:59. Once you have entered the proper time interval, press ENTER.
5. You will now be prompted to enter the exposure time. The mount’s exposure time does not refer to the camera’s exact shutter speed.
This refers to the timing of the ON and OFF shutter release signal sent from the mount to the camera. The exposure time setting of
this snap signal must be shorter than the interval you set in step 4. The actual shutter speed and aperture adjustments should be
made on the camera itself. The mount does not control this.
6. The display will prompt you to enter the number of pictures you want to take during the pan from the starting point to the ending
point of the slew. You can choose any number up to 65,535 images. Press ENTER.
Note: The number of images you can take during your time lapse slew will be dependent on the image quality setting in your camera,
the amount of memory your camera has available and the amount of power left in your camera’s battery. The larger the image size, the
fewer pictures you will be able to store on your memory card.
7. The display will ask if you are ready to start shooting. Press 1 for yes and 2 for no.
8. The mount will now slew to the starting point and start capturing your images. The status of the time lapse will be shown on
the hand control. The top line will show the number of the last picture taken and the total number of pictures you selected. If you
have selected a large time interval between images, a countdown timer will show the time remaining until the next shutter release.
9. You can stop the time lapse at any time by pressing the ESC key. The hand control will ask if you wish to resume the time lapse.
Press 1 to resume or 2 to exit the time lapse mode.
Configuration Menu
Under the main Panoramic Functions menu, you can use the scroll keys to select the Configuration menu to set up two cameras with their
model number and parameter settings.
1. Select the Camera Setting submenu and press ENTER. The hand control will prompt you to select one of the two camera
presets that you want to configure. Use the scroll keys to select the one you want and press ENTER.
2. The hand control will ask if you wish to edit the model name. Press 1 to access the model name editor.