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Time lapse mode: settings, Interval (time lapse), Field of view for time lapse – GoPro Hero 5 Black User Manual

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TIME LAPSE VIDEO RESOLUTION AND FOV

In Time Lapse mode, resolution and FOV apply only to Time Lapse Video.

Video resolution refers to the number of horizontal lines in the video. Higher
resolutions result in greater detail and clarity. So, a video with resolution of
2.7K is considered higher quality than 1080p because it consists of 2704
lines, each with a width of 1520 pixels.

The field of view (FOV) refers to how much of the scene (measured in
degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Wide FOV captures the
largest amount of the scene.

Available resolutions for Time Lapse Video are 4K, 2.7K 4:3, and 1080p.

FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) FOR TIME LAPSE

Your camera includes several FOV options for time lapse.

FOV

Description

Wide

Largest field of view. Good for action shots to
capture as much as possible within the frame.
This FOV results in a fisheye look, especially
around the edge of the scene. (You can crop
that out during editing, if needed.)

Medium

Mid-range field of view. Has the effect of
zooming in on the center of the shot.

TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS

FOV

Description

Linear

Mid-range field of view that removes the
fisheye distortion. Good for capturing aerial
footage or any other shot where you want a
more traditional perspective.

Narrow

Smallest field of view with reduced fisheye
distortion. Good for capturing content at a
distance. Its most significant effect is that it
zooms in on the center of the shot.

INTERVAL (TIME LAPSE)

The Interval setting determines the amount of time that passes between
each captured frame.

Time Lapse Photo and Time Lapse Video Intervals
Available intervals for Time Lapse Video are 0.5 (default), 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, and
60 seconds.

Interval

Examples

0.5-2 seconds

Surfing, biking or other sport

2 seconds

Busy street corner

5-10 seconds

Clouds or outdoor scenes with long durations

10-60 seconds

Lengthy activities, such as construction or
artwork

TIME LAPSE MODE: SETTINGS