DSLR vs GoPro3 for timelapse

[lolage]

Hi

Just wondering what you guys think about this?

Advantage to using DSLR would be shooting raw, and a bigger resolution/quality.

But GoPro is easier and I can rotate it using the egg-timer method.

Opinions?

 

[CSB]

I shoot jpeg for time lapse (raw takes up loads of space and is unnecessary IMO unless you have some special requirement) but having manual control is a big plus with the DSLR which you can't do with the GoPro. Also you have much more control over focal length.

 

[Phil Young]

Perhaps there is a small compact with manual controls that has good interval timer settings?

I think the G1X would be a superb choice...?

Also, an underwater housing for it is quite cheap (in comparison to other underwater housings) so you would have that as an option too.

 

[gnirtS]

Perhaps there is a small compact with manual controls that has good interval timer settings?

S95/100/s110 with the CHDK firmware works well. Probably better than hammering shutter actuations on a dslr.

 

[scuba_suzy]

plus its a lot less effort to use the gopro

 

[strumstrum]

GoPro 3 all the way for me, partnered with the phone app its tippity top IMO, leave it out in all weather as standard I don't think the quality can be beaten value for money wise.