Luna Ultra: Timelapse and TimeShift

Luna Ultra: Timelapse and TimeShift

Applicable Models: Luna Ultra

Timelapse/TimeShift photography is a technique that captures a series of photos at fixed intervals and compiles them into a video. It condenses slowly evolving scenes like sunrises, sunsets, or drifting clouds into short visual sequences, allowing you to easily capture the passage of time. This article provides instructions on how to enable the Timelapse/TimeShift Mode and some FAQ answers.

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How to enable

Insta360 Luna Ultra offers two modes, Timelapse and TimeShift, to meet different shooting needs.

1. Enable the Timelapse/TimeShift Mode

Turn on the camera, tap the "Shooting Mode" icon in the bottom-left corner of the shooting preview page, and swipe left or right to select "Timelapse" or "TimeShift".

Refer to the following for mode descriptions and parameter settings:

Mode	Applicable Scenarios	Key Parameters	Parameter Description	Available Shooting Specs
Timelapse (The camera remains stationary)	Ideal for capturing time-passing effects like sunrises, sunsets, and flowing traffic.	Interval	The time interval between two consecutive photos	0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, and 2min *Please select an appropriate one according to your subject.
		Shoot Length	The actual duration of the entire timelapse shoot	Custom *Resulting video length = Shoot Length (seconds) ÷ Interval (seconds). For example, with an interval of 5 seconds and a shoot length of 50 minutes, the resulting video will be about 10 minutes.
TimeShift (The camera moves with the shooter)	Ideal for capturing dynamic, hyperlapse effects such as shopping trips, cycling, etc.	Speed	The speed multiplier for fast-forward playback	Auto, 10x, 15x, 20x, 30x, and 60x
		Duration	The length of time after which the shooting automatically stops	∞, 15s, 30s, 1min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 20min, 30min, 1hr, 2hr, 3hr, 4hr, and 5hr

2. Start shooting

Once the parameters are set, press the shutter button to start shooting. Try to keep the camera as steady as possible during shooting to ensure a smooth and clear final video.

FAQ

1. Does Insta360 Luna Ultra support Dynamic Timelapse?

Yes.

2. What preset scenes are available in the Timelapse/TimeShift Mode?

Different scenes require different parameters. You can refer to the following table for your settings:

Preset Scene	Recommended Interval
City Rush	0.5s
Sunrise & Sunset	5s
Dynamic Clouds	10s
Dawn & Dusk	30s
Flower Opening	1min

3. Does the Timelapse/TimeShift Mode support saving the original photos?

No.