How to use ShutterLapse

Follow these steps to get started and capture smooth, professional-quality shots with your iPhone.

Also check our detailed tutorial video here (COMING SOON)

Getting Started

  1. Power on the ShutterLapse
    Use a USB-C cable and connect it to a powerbank.
    It can also be powered directly from some phone (iPhone 15 and higher).

  2. Connect via Bluetooth to the phone
    Open your phone's Bluetooth settings and connect to "ShutterLapse".
  3. Prepare your shot
    Setup your phone on a tripod and enable the Night Mode from the camera app.

Choose a shutter interval

ShutterLapse provide 4 interval modes. To switch mode, press the button.

  1. STDBY mode
    This mode let you connect the bluetooth, and prepare your setup. It does not take any picture.

  2. 8s interval mode
    This first interval mode is designed to work with the iPhone 5 seconds Night Mode.
    The additional delay is necessary to let the phone process the image.

  3. 33s interval mode
    This second mode is designed for the iPhone 30 seconds Night Mode.

  4. Custom interval mode
    This mode allows you to fully customize the interval trigger delay between two pictures. Long press the button to start configuring the interval, then short press to increase/decrease.
    Long press again to confirm and exit the configuration.

Pro Tips for the best results

  • Use a stable tripod: Small movements can deteriorate the overall quality of your final timelapse.

  • Avoid moving or bright lights: Cars, streetlights or other bright light source can affect pictures consistency.

  • Lock focus and exposure: Prevent sudden brightness or focus shifts by long pressing on the iPhone screen to enter Auto Focus and Auto Exposure lock mode.

  • Minimize vibrations: Do not touch or move the phone during the timelapse. Do not setup the phone on a moving or vibrating support (car, A/C, ...)

  • Use airplane mode: Ensure your iPhone is in Airplane mode during the timelapse. Notifications will generate vibrations and received calls might interrupt image capture.

  • Connect to a power bank: A 10.000 mah battery pack will let your iPhone take picture for 8-9 hours.