gopro-timelapse

Scripts for recording timelapses on an old GoPro camera

160 frames timelapse, Exposure time 8.5 sec, ISO 6400

Output images might be noisy. Then try to decrease ISO value.

Single shot, Exposure time 8.5 sec, ISO 6400

How to use

1. Download autoexec.ash file for your camera from scripts directory.
2. Change ISO and exposure time for your needs.
3. Place autoexec.ash to the root of your GoPro's SD card.
4. Turn on GoPro and left it somewhere.

Script example

• Camera: GoPro HERO 3+ Silver
• ISO: 3200
• Exposure time: 8.5 sec

# Run a Photo mode
t app appmode photo
sleep 1

# Set up an ISO and Exposure Time
# Usage: t ia2 -ae exp [ISO: 100-6400] [EXT: 2-1000]
t ia2 -ae exp 3200 2
sleep 1

# Press the shot button
t app button shutter PR
sleep 10

# Run this script again
d:\autoexec.ash

# Restart the camera
reboot yes

For GoPro HERO 3+ Black you should use t ia2 -ae still_exp <ISO> <EXT> instead of t ia2 -ae exp <ISO> <EXT>.

ISO

You can use any value of iso between 100 and 6400

Exposure time identifier

As EXT param you should place value identifier for required exposure time (not the real time).

Value	Real exposure time in seconds
2	8,5
5	7,7
15	7,3
20	7,1
25	6,9
30	6,8
39	6,4
40	6,3
45	6,2
50	6,1
75	5,3
85	5
95	4,7
99	4,6
100	4,6
130	3,9
160	3,3
200	2,7
255	2
400	1
500	0,56
600	0,33333
1000	0,000158328

Inspired by

GoPro Long Exposure pictures/timelapse hack

Autoexec Long Exposure hack (GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition)