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[GIVEAWAY + REVIEW] Brinno Time Lapse Camera

byAsia 361
June 18, 2015
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This article was first published on ASIA 361.

Have you ever thought of making a time lapse video? No, I am not talking about the amateurish way of using some app on your mobile phone, but using a camera dedicated to make a proper time lapse video. Well, now you can and believe it or not, it’s actually easy to make a time lapse video.

The Brinno TLC200 PRO is a pocket-sized camera that allows you to create time lapse videos in just three simple steps. And, it doesn’t just create any video – it creates HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos; that means you’ll be able to capture footages in low light conditions.

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The device comes with a rotatable 35 mm lens, which can be changed to other lenses to suit your needs, and 1.44-inch LCD display screen. It uses an SD memory card – simply slot the SD card into a computer and you’ll be able to view the videos, which are in the common avi format, without any video editing software required.

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Now, you may be thinking why you should choose the Brinno TLC200 PRO over your mobile. Here’s what amazing about the Brinno TLC200 Pro – it has the ability to shoot not just a few hours, but for days or even weeks on a single set of batteries, depending on the settings! So, tell me, would your mobile phone be able to last that long?

Image credit: Brinno
Image credit: Brinno

Here are the three simple steps to create your time lapse video:

Step 1: Set Up Time Interval

Select the time lapse frame rate. You can choose to shoot from 1 frame per second (FPS) up to 30 FPS. Different scenarios call for different FPS settings (there is a manual provided by Brinno to advise on the recommended FPS). Next, set the time interval. You can either set a custom time interval or use the setting options which ranges from “ASAP” to “1 Hour”.

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I recently brought the camera on a trip to Japan and tested the camera while I was in the coach. I tried two different time lapse frame rate settings and here are the results:

Faster:

Slower:

Step 2: Record

Set the camera at your desired location and press the “OK” button to start recording. That’s it –really. You set it and “forget” it.

Step 3: Done

When you decide to end the recording, simply press and hold the “OK” button. The LCD screen will light up and show the message “Processing”. Once the camera is done processing the video, it’s done!

The Brinno TLC200 Pro was really easy to use. I made another attempt while travelling in a cable car going uphill in Kyoto.

Here’s the video I took:

Given that this was my first time using the camera, I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use. I never thought making a time lapse video would be so easy. I have seen more examples online of stunning videos taken by other people using the same camera. If I have more time, I would definitely want to try taking a time lapse video of a sunrise or sunset.

See this time lapse video of the galaxy, taken with the Brinno TLC200 Pro by Abu Wei via Youtube:

The Brinno TLC200 Pro camera retails at S$465 and is available at all authorised retailers in Singapore. For a list of authorised retailers, refer to Brinno Singapore’s website.

GIVEAWAY

We are giving away a Brinno TLC200 Pro camera worth S$465 to one lucky reader! Here’s what you have to do to win:

Step 1: ‘Like’ the Asia 361 Facebook page and/or the Alvinology Facebook page.

Step 2: ‘Like’ the Brinno Singapore Facebook page.

Step 3: Share this post on Facebook and tag up to three friends in your post. (Make sure your post is public so we can find it.)

Step 4: Comment on the post below and name one place in Singapore where you can buy a Brinno time lapse camera.

This contest ends on 5 July 2015. The winner will be notified via email. Good luck!

Contest terms and conditions:

This contest is open to Singapore residents only.
The winner must be able to collect the prize in Singapore.

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Asia 361
Asia 361 is an online lifestyle publication designed with Asians in mind. Our readers are trend leaders in the know on the latest in food, fashion, technology, travel and all the happenings on Asia.

50 comments

  1. One place to purchase Brinno cameras is

    Bedok Mall
    311, New Upper Changi Road Bedok Mall #B2-17/18
    Singapore 467360

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  8. Hi,
    I have liked all 3 pages on FB, following too!
    I can buy a Brinno time lapse camera @

    Tampines 1 shopping centre
    HOMEFIX
    10 Tampines Central 1 #B1-20 Tampines 1
    Singapore 529536

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  13. Well, this product can be purchased at lots of places islandwide in Singapore! 😀

    Nearest to my place would be:
    Home-Fix @ My Village (Serangoon Gardens)
    1 Maju Avenue #B1-06/07
    Singapore 556679

    Tel: +65 6634 5618
    Fax: +65 6634 5617

    Operating hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm daily

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  19. All steps completed, hope I win! 😀 😀 😀

    JEM
    50 Jurong Gateway Road
    Jem #B1-13, Singapore 608549

    Tel: +65 6734 7920
    Fax: +65 6734 7923

    Operating hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm Daily

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  23. Done liked and shared. Brinno time lapse camera is available in Marina Square shopping centre at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-248/249, Marina Square, Singapore 039594

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  28. Hi Alvinology,

    Brinno time lapse camera is available at :
    Lion City Company
    656 Geylang Road
    Singapore 389586

    Done Liked, Shared & Participated

    FB: Casy Ang

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  37. Brinno can be purchased at Home Fix The DIY store islandwide!
    the store nearest to me would be

    My Village @ Serangoon Gardens
    1 Maju Avenue #B1-06/07
    Singapore 556679

    could drop by chomp chomp for my dinner too! :p

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  38. Liked and shared
    Marina Square

    6 Raffles Boulevard #02-248/249
    Marina Square
    Singapore 039594

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  49. One place in Singapore where i can buy a Brinno time lapse camera is Home-Fix at the following location:

    JEM
    50 Jurong Gateway Road
    Jem #B1-13, Singapore 608549

    Tel: +65 6734 7920
    Fax: +65 6734 7923

    Operating hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm Daily

    Reply

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