While many modern cameras have timelapse functionality, dedicated timelapse cameras are generally a much better bet for creating videos that compress periods of weeks or months into a few short minutes. Unlike mirrorless cameras, they’re designed to be set up and left for long periods, with kits generally including waterproof housings to keep the rain off, and customisable schedules that let you program in exactly when you want the camera to record.
The Brinno BCC300-C Timelapse Camera Kit is an entry-level kit from one of the market’s major players, which comes with a clamp and a waterproof housing, as well as the camera. It offers a fairly straightforward interface, programmable scheduling and a range of recording options for different conditions. It produces Full HD video and has an IPS LCD screen for preview and programming, but otherwise is pretty pared back. There’s no connectivity to speak of, and it’s a one-trick pony – it’ll do you an MP4 timelapse, and that’s it.
