construction Ever witness a large trade show booth being installed in under 30 seconds? Or a sandwich shop being constructed in three minutes? ​ How about the demolition of a 300 ft., 50-year-old chimney in less than five minutes, changing what generations have known as their community’s skyline? Changing the concept of time and landscape is possible with the Afidus long-term, time-lapse camera. It's an effortless way to record any construction project. Worried about the weather? Don’t be. The Afidus camera is sturdy and weather-resistant. It’s meant to be on the job site capturing your hard work and dedication. And with its customizable schedule recording capabilities, you can schedule it to work when you work. Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search video... Now Playing 04:39 Play Video Time Lapse- Chimney Demolition in Rochester Minnesota captured with Afidus cameras with 4K upscale Now Playing 03:13 Play Video Afidus ATL-201 Akkerman Micro Boring Machine Tunnel Progress Now Playing 02:08 Play Video 10,000 Square foot concrete pour interior Time Lapse Now Playing 02:05 Play Video Vic's Heavy Haul GMK 6400 crane dismantle, Afidus ATL-201 Now Playing 00:59 Play Video Timelapse Assembling Crane for Tower Demolition Now Playing 03:25 Play Video Long-term Time Lapse: Potbelly Sandwich Restaurant Construction Now Playing 01:00 Play Video Omron Tradeshow Booth Installation at #CES2019 Now Playing 01:00 Play Video BAE 2018 AUSA Time Lapse Now Playing 04:39 Play Video Time Lapse- Microtunneling Boring in Rochester Minnesota (Afidus cameras) Now Playing 03:08 Play Video AUSA 2019 Trade Show booth TimeLapse build out for L3 Harris Set it. Check it. Edit or Share immediately. If you can’t wait to share your video with friends, family, coworkers, and potential clients, use the content as is. If you're more of a perfectionist, refer to the online documentation and how-to videos to edit to your heart’s content. TimeLapseCameras Sep 1, 2019 1 min Trade Show Booth Set-up, Full Service Installation Trade Show booth construction Time Lapse is a quick build process. Months to plan and days to see it in person. TimeLapseCameras Jun 14, 2019 1 min 1000 Square foot Mural Installation The Riverside Elementary Mural project is now a reality! Named, “The Identity Project,” the mural captures the spirit of youth... TimeLapseCameras Jan 31, 2019 1 min Hotel Demolition in Rochester, MN Occasionally there are once-in-a-lifetime projects in our local area we want to document. This was a nearly 100 year old hotel building...

preflight checklist Deploying the Afidus Time Lapse camera is a process. These handy tips are helpful to ensure and double check the camera has been started for your project. ​ For drone operators this is right up your ally. A simple checklist for the easiest things to do and be reminded of. ​ Prior to your first big project, we recommend taking a few days to get used to the system. Proceed with a series of short term, start ups as you get used to this new process. Basically, your training wheels are on. ​ When you run into questions, give us a call, we're here to help. 1 batts & Stats STEP 1: Check the batts & Stats Always start your projects off with a fresh set of brand new name brand batteries. Energizer Max are the leading brand we recommend. ​ ​ ​ Check to make sure your card is freshly formatted and clear of content. For your first time lapse (and for your regular time lapse project) there is no need to use a different card. We recommend using the manufactured supplied Sansdisc Ultra [HC 1] 16GB mSD card. These cameras must use a card with slower write speed. BEST BATTERIES BEST CARDS If it's been a while in the field or resting on the shelf, now is a great time to check for any firmware updates. ​ FIRMWARE 2 mount + frame + FOCUS STEP 2: mount IT, frame IT, FOCUS IT mount it securely Mount in a solid secure location. Duct tape maybe nice but not recommended friends. Zip ties will do in a pinch for short term situations. For the long haul we love using the Clamp Monster. ​ frame the scene Frame your shot. Remember to rotate your mobile device vertically horizontally and pinch zoom. Helpful tip: turn the grid view on and check the wide angle correction to see which appeals best for your scene. ​ focuS check For Afidus ATL-200/200S only. Pinch zoom your screen to check the focus. ​ ​ FOCUS CHECK SNAPSHOT FOR IMAGE ALIGNMENT Use the snapshot feature within the APP and review the photo saved for focus. Check it. If it’s not clear on your screen it will not be clear on your video. This step doubles as the photo for the image alignment process-which when you service your camera at a later date comes in handy. IMAGE ALIGNMENT 3 schedule + screenshots ​ STEP 3: set, take screen shots & start it set the schedule If you are using calendar scheduling select the days you wish to record but turning the days ON to blue. Set the working hours you wish to record. Select Set. To confirm them there will be an audible "beep" and check mark that pops up. ​ ​ ​ ​ TAKE screenshots Of all setup screens: App screen, Information, Menu screen, and finally (if you didn't do it above to check your focus) take a Snapshot (critical). Why: because this will help you at the next camera check (within a month) to recall your settings. ​ ​ ​ ​ Start it To start your recording select the standard timelapse mode to record in. Remember, any other recording mode is in the "Creative" recording mode category. SCHEDULE IT DEPLOY IT 4 DEPLOY STEP 4:depLOY Start it To start your recording select the standard Time Lapse mode to record in. ​ ​ Remember, any other recording mode is in the "Creative" recording mode category. 5 listen + look STEP 4: listen & look When you start your recording; Listen for the audible "BEEP-BEEP", Look and confirm the green LED light blinking approximately every 5 seconds. DEPLOYED NOTE: If you do not hear an audible "BEEP-BEEP" this is a false start. Simply long press the power button. Reconnect with WiFi. Start the app and start the record process again. The camera is depolyed when you hear the audible "Beep-Beep", see the checkmark on the confirmation screen, the app closes, and the LED will blink as stated above. camera check 6 camera check when & what to bring with you STEP 6: check IT We recommend taking a few days to get used to the system prior to the start of your project. In your first series of time lapse you are getting used to this new system. Basically, your training wheels are on. As you get familiar with the system continue with the LED visual checks. ​ For aggressive projects; "aggressive" meaning any interval duration less than 20 second for more than 8 hours a day we recommend more frequent visual camera checks. ​ If you are a seasoned pro-user, we especially recommend checking the cameras after inclement weather and on highly active sites. WHEN TO CHECK When you are in the field and on the job-site checking your camera there are a few extra handy items to bring. ​ These essential items include: Batteries, Cards, Clamps and mSD cord. ​ We have outlined these essential and extra items in this article as a just in case. WHAT TO BRING 7 TRANSFER ​ STEP 7: TRANSFER & save it This next phase is where all the magic happens. Stop the recording with a long press of the power button. ​ Power down the camera. Remove the card from the camera unit. ​ TRANSFER FOOTAGE in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD

macro / growth Go ahead, get close. Now get closer. The Afidus time-lapse camera provides the tool to create. Nature provides the content. The combination equals endless potential. Want access into the microscopic wonders and beauty of the natural world? The Afidus long-term, time-lapse camera can beautifully capture the detailed developments and activity of insects and flowers, and really anything in the microscopic natural world. From watching grass grow and flowers bloom to documenting the full life cycle of a caterpillar (chrysalis to butterfly), it can create stunning and insightful photography. Macro / Growth Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search video... Now Playing 01:20 Play Video Time Lapse Chronicles: Amaryllis Wax Bulb Flower 4K (Afidus ATL-200S) Now Playing 00:47 Play Video Time Lapse Video of a Monarch Caterpillar Eating and.... (Afidus ATL-200) Now Playing 01:00 Play Video Time Lapse Chronicles: Moldy Strawberries in 4K (Afidus Camera) Now Playing 00:54 Play Video 3DXTech 3D Printed Christmas Tree Time Lapse Now Playing 00:44 Play Video Blooming Lily Macro with the Afidus ATL-200 Time Lapse Camera Set it. Check it. Edit or Share immediately. Set it. Check it. Edit or Share immediately. If you can’t wait to share your video with friends, family, coworkers, and potential clients, use the content as is. If you're more of a perfectionist, refer to the online documentation and how-to videos to edit to your heart’s content. If you can’t wait to share your video with friends, family, coworkers, and potential clients, use the content as is. If you're more of a perfectionist, refer to the online documentation and how-to videos to edit to your heart’s content.

top articles to review get to the know the system through our articles Essential information for startup Afidus App and user guide to starting your first timelapse iOS Connecting to WiFi Android Connecting to Wifi Start your Time Lapse LED INDICATOR, what does this blink mean? iOS Download to phone In the Field: How to Check Your Camera Can I connect my camera to a computer? What you get What comes in the box? Which cards to use? Best Batteries. What does the Battery Removal Tool do? Model features, Let's compare details! System Solutions Connection Top Tips How to update the Firmware. Camera Reset Changing the WiFi password Pink preview "Snap Shot" Receive Fail App Features Wide Angle Correction Video Compression White Balance AE (Auto Exposure) Optimizer Recording modes Video Lapse creative recording mode PIR, Motion Sensing creative recording mode Snap Shot creative recording mode Scenes BLC: Back Light Compensation YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS WE'RE HERE TO HELP Dive into learning about the camera at our full on-line user guide. ​ We continue to update this section as Afidus add new features with every update. LEARN MORE in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD

SAMPLE CLIPS see and find out more of what the Afidus ATL- 200 is capable of. LONG BATTERY LIFE ​ I want to see this! MACRO FOCUS Now this is awesome! MP4 TO PHONE Immediate posting possible. CALENDAR SCHEDULING ​ Record when I want. INCOGNITO MODE It can capture this too! Feature Clips Extended Battery Life Camera Feature We are all creators in the field we specialize in, our daily jobs. The Afidus ATL-200 camera is your "go-to" camera choice for projects ranging in build/creation time from 10 minutes to long-term projects lasting months or years. If you have a lengthy build please reach out to us for help and guidance on the right settings. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: The Afidus camera is new, however, it's proving itself more every day. We are still in testing the super long-term battery life and inclement weather. Here in Minnesota we have winters on par with Siberia, so you know it's cold. Very cold! Our outdoor cameras perform very will in temperatures down to -40 with lithium batteries. Checking the capture indicator light occasionally is good piece of mind when temperatures are below zero. ​ Our indoor cameras easily run for 30 days at a capture a minute during working hours. We also have a camera capturing every five minutes, 10 hours a day which has been running for 50 days. Our testing is ongoing and we are exited to share future updates with you. ​ Clip Details: Afternoon project content captured at locations throughout Rochester, Minnesota, October-November 2018 | Capture Interval ranging from 2-10 sec. per subject | Battey Life Macro Focus Macro Focus Camera Feature Capturing details has never been so easy. With the Afidus ATL-200 set your zoom to your preference using the pinch screen live preview through app control and start your project. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: Outstanding for detail captures, don't be afraid to zoom in and see the full screen detail come through. Be sure to take the time and get your focus right. ​ Clip Details: 11 hour 3D print | Capture Interval 5 sec. | Two vases were printed for the creation of this clip. MP4 File Format Camera Feature Let's face it; if your marketing plan includes Instagram as a communication avenue, your work needs and should be immediately showcased...QUICKLY. As soon as you are done with recording your content; you can review on your phone through the app and with a couple of clicks download to your phone for further adjustments or post to your Social Media platform of choice. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: Say goodby to .AVI files! .MP4 file format is here to stay. The ease of review, selection and upload of content reduces further time editing. Speed it up and go! ​ Clip Details: Capture Interval ranging from 1-2 Sec | Oil on Canvas print | Captured from 11 am-2 pm | Artist: Michael Bellotti @minnyappleart MP4 Camera Feature, ATL-200S only OPTICAL ZOOM Did you every find yourself wanting to get closer to your subject matter? The Afidus ATL-200's 16-35mm (DSLR equivalent) lens range gives you the flexibility to frame your subject perfectly. From close-up work to a construction site you now have the option to get rid of unwanted elements within you camera. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: Decidedly amazing with remarkable precision. If your on-site and restricted from immediate posting take advantage of this feature and go ahead, ZOOM IN! Be sure to take the extra time to check your focus. This checking "chimping" process ensures accuracy of your footage. Tutorials will soon be shared on this unique method on how to ensure you've got the shot in focus and nail your clips. ​ Clip Details: Capture Interval ranging from 2-10 second capture intervals | Shot on active site locations throughout Rochester, Minnesota. Optical Zoom Camera Feature CALENDAR SCHEDULING Your workday is Monday-Friday, right? Wrong! Your project happens during your working hours. Sometimes this includes or excludes the weekends. Why not exclude the time from the clip when the project is not being worked on? Our next shipment of cameras and firmware/app update will include this unique feature of being able to select a working schedule tailored to your hours. Set the days, working hours and interval and Go. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: This clip footage was scouted for two weeks prior to the actual event. Our team has had this event on their radar as a "bucket-list" of content to capture. We waited and watched for the go live to drop any day. To capture this event our team was required to be onsite the day it started. Scheduling will be a welcome feature in the arsenal of options to reduce editing time in the long run. ​ Clip Details: Capture Interval ranging from 10 second capture interval | Shot on active site Rochester, Minnesota with permission. Calendar Camera Feature PIR = PASSIVE INFARED SENSOR Inspired by a pesky critter found up the block, we set the camera up to test the PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor) feature to reduce total clip time. This feature sets the camera to record only when the camera sensor is triggered. With the right setting, you'll have one clip showcasing all the action. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: Critters are tricky little buggers to observe. This fun feature to work with allows you to set the camera up and walk away letting it do all the work. We find this feature useful in situations where action needs to be recorded only when it's occurring. Be sure to set the camera to Hyper capture mode so it records one complete clip. Otherwise, you'll have a set of 500+ small clips to string together. Remember we're here to help. ​ Clip Details: Constant Capture Interval for PIR | Shot on active site Rochester, Minnesota. NEW VIDEOS What's new with us! MACRO FOCUS Finding just the right flower to capture was the easy part. Waiting for it to bloom...we were impatient. The end result is worth it. ​ TimeLapseCameras take: Setting consistent light was no small feat to accomplish. In this setting natural light blended with studio light produced a little light flickering, this is a normal feature in creating Time Lapse Videos. We advise to take your time setting the right focus for the best outcome and to check your footage a few minutes into the capture. Remember we're here to help. ​ Clip Details: Duration 8 days and two plants | Capture Interval: 20 seconds | Macro Focus ​ YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS WE'RE HERE TO HELP Dive into learning about the camera at our full on-line user guide. ​ We continue to update this section as Afidus add new features with every update. LEARN MORE in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD

OUR TAKE About the Cam This site is loaded with camera features, photos and examples. You can see this is an exciting new camera, unlike anything else available. Since receiving our first camera a few months ago it is all we have been shooting with and there were a few games of rock-paper-scissors over who gets to use it next. The greatest feature, aside from the long battery life, is the ability to zoom which gives you creative control by cropping out unwanted areas of your video. The camera has an optical zoom lens, you can hear the internal movement when you change the zoom range. Once the autofocus kicks in and you see the result the outcome is so satisfying. There is a little more to think about with this camera. You will want to verify your focus with every new shoot. It's very easy to do, however, if you are accustomed to simply mounting a camera and starting the recording, the Afidus will take a little getting used to. You will be rewarded with a perfectly crisp and framed video. ​ The specifications are amazing, but the camera is not time tested for long term exterior use. If you want to capture an exterior home build in Arizona or Alaska we may recommend another camera for now. However, the Afidus is a great camera for everything else. From a kitchen remodel to woodworking, 3D printing to crafting the Afidus is a perfect long term time lapse camera for most uses. Update, the cold weather performance has been phenomenal using lithium batteries. Our cameras ran through the -40 degree polar vortex without any issues, however, it was nice piece of mind to check the indicator light occasionally. We are learning amazing new features every day, tonight's discovery, the LED indicator flashes every five seconds to tell you a recording is in progress, unlike other cameras which only flash along with the interval. Even the date and time are always correct, based upon your phone's date and time. Welcome to our new generation of content creation. ABOUT US & OUR SITE Get to know Josh Banks and Marie Ferguson are the faces of our small TimeLapseCameras.com team. We have built a reputation of customer care with unprecedented user support. Check out our Instagram account for testimonials, a wide variety of videos and the latest Afidus camera updates. Josh’s roots using dedicated time lapse cameras started back in 2013. Working as a commercial photographer in Rochester, Minnesota, he was hired to do a year long construction time lapse. Following the success of the project, Josh was discovered by Brinno and was hired to work directly with the company, assisting with major trade shows, work on location in Taiwan, content creation, marketing direction for US communications and provide top level customer care in North America. This top-level customer care prompted him to know the intricacies of the camera system and where users need the most assistance. Based on the details of your project he is able to assist you with the best camera choice and matched settings tailored to your project needs. In 2016, Josh stepped away from Brinno to start a site focused on customer care, TimeLapseCameras.com . Branding and imagery are a key to start up success, he turned to Marie, a professional Graphic Designer and Photographer, from their previous careers. The concept was born with a phone call, "hey Marie, I need a logo." Two years later, we now have an established time lapse camera company. Marie handles video editing for clients worldwide, graphic design and much of our content creation. In October 2018, Afidus, a surveillance camera manufacturer in Taiwan, contacted us and wanted us to evaluate their new camera. We received one of the first pre-production cameras and we were blown away with the potential. An exclusive partnership between Afidus and TimeLapseCameras grew very quickly. Afidus wanted customer support in North America and we were a perfect fit. We have helped with app development and feature suggestions. Remarkable updates have happened and there are more exciting features coming soon to the system. User input has been a critical force implementing positive change for this system. Afidus has done an amazing job making the magic happen. AfidusCam.com was mapped out in December of 2018. We needed to showcase this amazing new camera. TimeLapseCameras.com is built as a shopping site, bells and whistles are lacking. This site is an explosive medium for us conveying the awesome features and video content communicating excitement and sharing awesome content. They are very proud to say every photo and video were created by us and every word was typed with our fingers. This is an amazing time, thank you for taking a few minutes to get to know us. ABOUT ORDERING The wait will be worth it We built this site to showcase the amazing features of the Afidus camera, to order please visit our shopping site TimeLapseCameras.com

Time Lapse applications Time-lapse photography tells a story. Whether it’s at a construction site, an art exhibit, or in your own backyard, no project is too big or small. CONSTRUCTION NATURE MACRO/GROWTH EVENT + ART Construction Bring construction projects to life with time-lapse photography by sharing your company’s hard work and dedication on the construction site. Attract new clients by showcasing your aptitude for design and safety. Get one step ahead of your competitors. If you’re a homeowner, use the Afidus time-lapse camera to record your home makeover, and share the results with family and friends at your next get-together. They’ll be amazed! LEARN MORE Nature/Weather Weather and nature never stops for a great time lapse topic to capture. Comets, stars, moon, inclement weather is no match in these seasonal examples. LEARN MORE Macro/Growth Go ahead, get close. Now get closer. In these controlled macro/growth examples you will see the full gambit of potential. LEARN MORE Event / Art 3D Printing / Life Time Lapse is not just about building but about creating and sharing. From large scale trade show events to full art in mural installation these samples scratch the crafting surface we all our jobs. LEARN MORE

RECORDING SCENES Selecting the right recording scene is wise for the project. Most often you will record in AUTO scene mode. ​ All the other recording modes are creative with unique ending results. This page is dedicated to the quick summary providing links to videos and articles further explaining these modes. ​ We recommend you master the art and function of using the Time Lapse camera system before changing the recording mode prior to playing with the rest of scene modes. ​ Always double check your recording scene from the Information screen. MORE TIPS AUTO AUTO Mode (start here!) The beginning mode to be in for nearly every situation. Use this mode as the perfect light balancing blend from dawn to dusk. ​ Shutter speed is approximately less than 1/3 second. DAYLIGHT Mode This scene mode is perfect for Daytime use. TIP: For ATL-200S users be sure to have the Split File by Date feature ON from the settings menu as a handy way to keep your days in separate files. Shutter speed is approximately less than 1/30 second. Daylight STAR Mode You guessed it. This is for for our nighttime enthusiasts. Those who want to record from dusk to dawn and everything during those long night owl nights. ​ Good for stars, sunset/sunrises, maybe even comet. We find the system works better with more light than the absence of it. Think, moon-lit sky and snow on the ground, which helps to reflect light. ​ Go ahead, try it out in your city backyard to see the results for yourself. ​ Shutter speed is approximately less than 2 second. STAR BLC (Back light Compensation) A NEW scene recording mode in the 200S family. This mode is all about balancing exposure of the scene. It's interesting to consider in situations where the scene is lit from behind and you want to balance out the light from the back to the front of the subject. ​ We recommend you try this one out carefully and see to the results for yourself in a test before committing to a long term project in this mode. ARTICLE ON BLC BLC more tid-bits of good information check that white balance ARTICLE Fact, light changes throughout the day. For our time-lapse users you can control the white balance by locking it down to a specific color to reduce color shift throughout the day. ​ Fast tip of the day: use Auto, Day or try out Florescent white balance in your scene. MORE Tips Auto Exposure Optimizer ARTICLE AE (Auto Exposure) Optimizer improves the shifts in white balance, potential flicker and exposure fluctuations with light changing through the day and your scene. This feature overrides the 50/60 Hz selection and reduces exposure flicker found in interior lighting conditions. ​ When in doubt if your shooting indoors, turn this ON from the settings fly out menu. YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS WE'RE HERE TO HELP Dive into learning about the camera at our full on-line user guide. ​ www.TimeLapseCameras.com continues to update this section as Afidus add new features with every update. LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD

ORDER NOW Top of Page QUICK START Home Screen Screen Icons Setting Menu Recording Modes WiFi Connect TIPS Camera Check Chart Interval Settings Battery Life LED Indicator Firmware Update Transfer Footage Edit Everything you need to KNOW IN DETAIL Thank you for purchasing from TimeLapseCameras.com. To get you running with your camera, each camera purchased from TimeLapseCameras has been tested, four AA batteries and a 16GB card are pre-installed for you. Your camera has been optimized for your first project with the following settings: the latest firmware update installed, timestamp turned off, Quality set to +4, 30 fps, 16:9 ratio and the capture interval is set to 10 seconds. ​ To get started first download the App from either Apple or Google. ​ in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD March 2021, iOS user update for Wi-Fi Connection. Tips for iOS. This video is for users who have difficulty connecting to their camera after the first inital pairing with the camera. ​ iOS 14 and later added security connection screens. These notices are informing you the device you are connecting to does not have internet connection. Overall, the key takeaway is, if you receive the “weak security” warning on your iPhone, don’t be alarmed. ​ Once you see the blue checkmark-you are connected. Head over to the Afidus Time Lapse app to continue working with the system. ​ ​ ​ HOW TO This is the place where you can find the answer to: what it is, how to, and the source of information about the Afidus Time Lapse Camera full app functions and how to work with it. << QUICK START When you want to run fast and skip the details. << HOW TO CONNECT TO WI-FI The second step in the process << HOME SCREEN The first landing page. << APP ICONS This is what they mean. << SETTINGS MENU This is where you set the calendar schedule << INTERVAL SETTINGS Constant capture to one hour and why << RECORDING MODES Choose the right one for the job << OPERATING BEST PRACTICES Trust us these quick tips are worth it. << BATTERY LIFE OVERVIEW A quide to gauge how long it will last << LED INDICATOR What the blinks mean << HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE Come here when you need to update << HOW TO TRANSFER YOUR FOOTAGE This is good to know, you're almost done DOWNLOAD QUICK START 1 DOWNLOAD THE APP STEP 1: download From either the Apple App store or the Google Play store. 2 Power the camera ON STEP 2: TURN ON Power the camera on with a long press of the power button at the top of the camera. TIP: Start with the manufacturer supplied 16gb Card and Fresh brand new name brand batteries. 3 CONNECT LEARN MORE STEP 3: CONNECT Connect to the camera’s wi-fi network within your device’s wi-fi settings. Look for and select the ATL network. Enter the default password, 87654321. iOS users will see an extra notice underneath their camera ID. When you see the blue check mark, proceed to the App. WiFi Connect 4 start the app STEP 4: start the app With the connection established, go to the Afidus app & touch “camera”. The camera controls appear along with a preview of your scene. 5 Allow access STEP 5: allow access IMPORTANT: Be sure to Select OK to allow the Afidus App to communicate with your device. For all iOS users this is: "PLEASE ALLOW ACCESS TO YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY. Otherwise the App will not connect with your device. 6 control TUTORIALS STEP 6: control the camera From here, you have total control of the camera. You can turn your device horizontal for a full screen preview. Tap the screen for zoom and focus controls. The app allows you to set the capture interval, timer, day of the week schedule and much more. 7 start your timelapse TUTORIALS STEP 7: start Start a time lapse video by selecting the record then select Time Lapse Recording Mode. Select record, confirm the settings, tap Ok and you will receive a double beep confirmation. The LED indicator on the top of the camera will flash green every five seconds to verify operation. 8 stop your recording STEP 8: stop your recording To stop a recording, press and hold the top camera power button and wait for a long beep. ​ This activates the Wi-fi hot spot access into the Afidus Time Lapse App At this point, you can either access the camera and check the system. ​ For servicing the camera: (pull card and battery change) POWER DOWN THE CAMERA Long press of the power button ​ After the camera service, restart the recording with your mobile device by connecting to Wifi in Step 2 Home Screen HOME SCREEN CAMERA Select the Camera icon to access the camera app features GALLERY To view transferred files on your phone or tablet, simply select the “gallery” icon on the main page. You will be given three ‘types’ of files to choose from – Snapshot, time-lapse, PIR triggered. These folder types are purely there to help you find the file you’re looking for. FIRMWARE Firmware updates are located here, please check this periodically to ensure you are using the most current firmware. SCREEN ICONS APP ICONS EXPLAINED FPS (Frames per Second) Since a video is made up of frames, each photo the camera captures will end up representing one frame in your final video. This is probably best left at 30 FPS. 30 FPS will give you the smoothest playback for your video. INTERVAL This is the time between each shot. More info on this can be found below in the "recording modes explained section" QUALITY This is video quality. The selection is from 1 - 4. It adjusts the bitrate of the image. Lowering this will increase battery life and use less memory, but lessen image quality. This is best left to 4 (high quality). SCENE This adjusts shoot settings for either auto, day or night projects. This may be useful to you if you’re shooting a night scene, but really, this is best left to auto. RESOLUTION You can switch between 1080p or the 720p resolution if required. This is probably best left at "full" 1080 setting. ASPECT RATIO This switches between 16:9 to 1:1 aspect. 1:1 is useful if you're filming instagram videos; otherwise leave this at 16:9 EXPOSURE This adjusts how bright or dark your pictures appear by adjusting the shutter speed of the camera. This is best left to 0. WHITE BALANCE This setting adjusts the colour temperature of your shots to make the image look more natural. Again, best left alone unless you're familiar with photography. CONTRAST Contrast is the difference between the blacks and the whites of your image. High contrast means the blacks are really dark and the whites are really bright. Again, best left alone. SHARPNESS You can either sharpen, or soften your image to your liking. We generally leave this on 0 but +1 (sharpened) can be useful depending on your project. SATURATION Colour saturation is used to describe the intensity of colour in the image. A saturated image has overly bright colours. We generally leave this at 0, but +1 can make colours “pop” a little more. HDR This stands for High Dynamic Range. It means that your camera will process photos slightly differently in order to capture greater detail from bright and dark areas in your photo. We leave this a high setting for best image quality. Screen Icons SETTINGS MENU Digging deeper into the belly and programing of the Afidus Camera App. This is the critical hub location for calendar scheduling, firmware update and unlocking the cameras potential. ​ Updated: March, 2021 Select number for more information Setting Menu Recording Modes RECORDING MODES This section briefly describes what each record mode does, and when you might want to use it. (ATL-200S only) (ATL-200S & 201 ) (ATL-200S & 201 ) (ATL-200S only) (ATL-200S & 201 ) OPERATING BEST PRACTICES First screen of the Afidus App Menu Flyout contains the Setting Menu, Tools and Home Information Screen. This is a critical location to double check all your settings. Image Alignment Tutorial Get to know the Afidus App features and your camera. Test it before you start a larger project. Consider making an easy time lapse test recording at an interval of 10 seconds for 2 hours. ​ Check your card and battery status in the upper right hand corner of the app. Always start your projects with a fresh set of leading name brand batteries and a cleared card. ​ ​ For long term daytime projects, and after inclement weather, we recommend checking your camera more frequently. In most cases, if you are recording during weekday hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at an interval of one minute, check your cameras monthly. ​ Use lithium batteries when temperatures drop below 30F/0C to extend the run time and prevent unwanted voltage drops. ​ It is always better to have more footage than not enough. You don’t want an editing nightmare, but you don’t want to wish you had captured more. Many customers come to us and say they have a year long project, only to find out, the major action happens over a few months. Plan for the major action, everything else is a bonus. We are happy to discuss your settings at any time. ​ ​ For a long term project, there is no reason to capture during dusk to dawn hours. Dark-light-dark-light transitions can be annoying in a time lapse. You won’t notice an hour cut out of everyday, concentrate on the best light and save yourself an editing headache. We recommend setting your camera’s timer for daylight hours only. ​ ​ If you need to install your camera a good distance from the ground out of arms reach, install the camera upside down. Use the Afidus App to rotate the footage180 degrees. This allows you to check the LED indicator from the ground. Video link on this feature. ​ Using your mobile device, take screenshots of your settings and a snapshot of the frame using the Afidus App to assist you with repositioning the camera in the event it must be moved. To take a Snapshot and use Image Alignment please watch this video. ​ ​ After selecting record, listen for the "Beep-Beep" audible noise from the camera. Look for the blinking green LED light to verify the camera is recording. Check your cameras. For long term projects we recommend checking your cameras monthly. Arrive to your site with an extra set of batteries and card-just in case. Any job sites can be tricky, you never know when the camera may be bumped or moved from it's initial location. Taking screen shots as mentioned above and using the Snap shot feature from the camera will allow you to match your initial camera position. ​ ​ ​ ​​ TIPS preflight checklist GREAT TIPS CARD Cameras purchased direct from TimeLapseCameras have the card already installed. ​ We recommend using only SanDisc Ultra. LEARN MORE BATTERIES Cameras purchased direct from TimeLapseCameras have the batteries already installed. We recommend using only brand name batteries such as Energizer Max or Duracell Optimum. LEARN MORE Camera Check Chart RECOMMENDED CAMERA CHECKS This handy guide is a great reference on when to do your camera checks while using the Time Lapse Recording Mode. Recording short-term events using an interval of constant capture (30 fps) to 2 seconds is considered a "monitored time lapse recording". With the standard 16gb card your content will fill up (or your batteries will deplete) relatively quickly. ​ We typically recommend the monthly check range as a sweet spot. Using the "Minute to win it" with a capture interval of 1 minute and Monday through Friday with working hours based off an 8-10 hour working day. ​ If you extend your working day to beyond 14 hours or include weekends then we recommend checking more frequently. CAPTURE INTERVAL Constant 2-4 hours Check frequently Great for short term moment events CAPTURE INTERVAL 1-14 seconds daily Check Daily For daily events when you want a ton of content captured ​ CAPTURE INTERVAL 15–45 seconds weekly Check weekly Excellent for enough content to summarize your daily or weekly project CAPTURE INTERVAL 1 minute + monthly Check monthly for battery status and to archive your content All information is based off of a recording time for 8–10 hours per day, Monday – Friday. RECOMENDED INTERVAL SETTINGS For every project, we always ask the following questions: What are you recording? How long is your project? How much footage do you want to capture? ​ ​ Based off these questions the following chart is a great start to get you going. All information is based off of 30fps . For recording working hours at 8 hours a day, the schedule feature is used within the settings. This is commonly based off of recording 9 am - 5 pm Interval Settings BATTERY LIFE OVERVIEW: ATL-200 / Day Scene / 24 Hrs per day / Full HD / Time lapse mode 4xAA Alkaline batteries (battery brand: Duracell Ultra) * Manufacturer claim: 1. The table is base on an ATL-200 manufactured from Feb 2019 or later ​ 2. The estimated battery life is tested under temperature 77F (25C). ​ 3. Battery life may vary based on battery brand, environmental conditions, operating temperature, and other factors. ​ 4. Rechargeable batteries are NOT recommended for time-lapse projects. ​ 5.Use lithium batteries when temperatures drop below 30F/0C. Battery Life LEARN MORE ABOUT WHICH CARDS ARE THE BEST TO USE the shorty on this. Only use SanDisk Ultra speed cards. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE WHICH BATTERIES DO WE RECOMMEND LED INDICATOR Wait what does this mean? Power on: Green on Firmware update: flash/1 sec. Hardware Reset: flash 3 times No SD card: Red System Breakdown: Red flash /1 sec. Battery Low: Red Flash/10 sec. ​ Recording Modes: Recording: Green flash/6 sec. Schedule Snapshot On Demand, Step Video: Flash 0.2 sec. x1 PIR, Hybrid: Flash 0.2 sec. x2 ​ Blinking red led? NOW WHAT DO I DO? If you have a flashing red light 1/sec. the best course of action would be to remove and change all the batteries to fresh brand name batteries. It doesn't hurt to reseat the card at this time as well. Then continue to power on the camera and connect it to your mobile device with Wi-fi. ​ LED Indicator FIRMWARE UPDATE STEP BY STEP FIRMWARE UPDATE latest update ATL-200S to 4950 Afidus is instrumental in the advancement of Time Lapse technology remaining competitive and current in the demands of the industry and customers. Pro-level user requests and feedback they continue to advance their product. When you receive your camera from us at TimeLapseCameras.com we ensure each camera has been updated to the newest firmware. ​ In this video we walk you through step-by-step how to update your firmware. VIDEO ARTICLE All battery operated, app controlled cameras, regardless of brand, will be effected by Daylight Savings Time. These are typically the most important times of the year to proceed with your regularly scheduled monthly camera checks. Firmware Update Transfer Footage TRANSFERING FOOTAGE When your project is complete transferring and saving your footage is the next critical step of the process. The fastest and most reliable method is to remove and save the content using a mSD adapter or card reader to your computer system. FASTEST METHOD Remove the card ​ When you remove the card from the camera use the mSD adapter/card reader to transfer the footage to your computer system for the fastest content transfer. ​ Content save time approx 3 minutes for 19 GB of files GET'S THE JOB DONE Use the USB cord ​ ​ Connect the cord to the camera USB power port and to your computer system. This will allow for data transfer only. Content save time approx 13 minutes for 19 GB of files SLOWEST METHOD Download to phone ​ ​ This method is only recommended for one clip. This is the slowest transfer method. ​ Content save time approx. 3.5 minutes per 532mb file. ​ ​ HOW TO DOWNLOAD Saving footage complete EDITING. the final step EDITING Edit Have a question? Ask Us! Submit Thanks for submitting!

MEDIA FLYER AWARD NAB 2019 AWARD If we had one story to tell, it would be...how we won Product of the Year at NAB! ​ Here’s how it went. Six weeks before the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, which is the largest video and content show in North America, we decided to enter the Afidus camera. So, within the 2 million square feet of exhibit space filled with 2,000 exhibitors and 100,000 attendees, we’d be one tiny speck. Luckily, we scored a small booth space in Central Hall and spent the next few weeks furiously preparing. It wasn’t long before we learned that the Afidus was an official nominee for Product of the Year! The show started off slow, which we sort of expected, but by noon on the first day things were already picking up. Then, after our first interview, we were even busier. More interviewers stopped by and pretty soon we were all on our toes, often with a line of ten or more people waiting to talk to the three of us. Fast forward to the third day, we were beyond the point of exhaustion. The award ceremony started at 5:30, but the show wasn’t scheduled to end until 6:00, and we were still busy talking to the attendees. At 6:15, Marie went to check in at the award ceremony. Soon after, she called to tell us that they wanted to take our picture. When Josh asked why, Marie shouted, "We won! I’m holding the award in my hands. Get here now!" At that point, the show was beyond a success. But to top it off, we were also hand-selected for a "Best in Show" presentation on NAB Live in front of a million viewers. We’ll save the story about how Marie bailed out Josh by grabbing the mic and speaking coherent words for another time. We've collected our interviews and press information below to share with you. INTERVIEWS INTERVIEWS DIY PHOTOGRAPHY This is hands down one of our favorite interviews. The fun started as booth neighbors and Joost summed everything up well, "the camera is a perfect solution for something a lot of people do with the wrong equipment." DIY ARTICLE No Film School An awesome interview by Oakley at No Film School. A huge thank you to Micah for stopping by the booth and scheduling this interview. NFS ARTICLE News Shooter Eric from News Shooter stopped by our booth, was impressed with what he saw and included a nice write up linked below. NEWS SHOOTER ARTICLE MacVoices It was Darryl's turn in front of the camera when Chuck from MacVoices visited our booth. MAC VOICES ARTICLE TradeshowGuy We had the opportunity to meet with Timothy Patterson, also known as the TradeshowGuy. On his podcast blog we were able to share about our tradeshow experience at NAB and the product of the year. PODCAST Techstination Phone interview? Yes Please. The exposure of the Afidus ATL-200 Camera to the US market has been warmly embraced. Techstination contains a wide assortment of reviews and interviews. Technology correspondent Fred Fishkin talks about the latest trends, the people behind the products and some of the off-beat things you can find online. INTERVIEW Afidus ATL-200 TimeLapse Camera Interview DPREVIEW First day of the NAB Show and Josh was grabbed for one of their first new product release interviews. Right from the start this camera has everybody in shock on the battery life. ​ Our thoughts, you bet! With the custom calendar scheduling this means less content for editors to work with. Worth it! DPREVIEW ARTICLE PRESS PRESS Digital Photography School We are honored to have the Afidus camera in testing and reviewed on the Digital Photography School site. DPS is one of the most popular and longest running blogs on the web about photography. Sime (aka #gtvone) is a writing giant in the on the blog. Check out DPS CreativeCOW Our first official press release about the show was a big mention on the one and only CreativeCOW.net. A huge thank you to Ron for adding this content and giving us some show guidance. CreativeCOW.net LENSE International word is spreading about the Afidus ATL-200 dedicated time lapse camera. With this report they say, "The Afidus ATL-200 not only provides one of the best possible compromises, but also incorporates advanced features." LENSE ARTICLE

NEW FEATURES you'll want to know about Innovation in the work field lead to the 200S Camera. Developed. Sensitive. "Snappier " in response, with immediate preview in the app, quick to focus and loaded with more features above and beyond the previous ATL-200 model. ​ NOTE: All the features listed below are NEW only available on the ATL-200S model released to the US market October 2020. FEATURES CLIP ATL-200S only Digital zoom When engaged this will expand the zoom upto 4x the optical zoom range of the camera. Resulting in 16-35 + 40-140 mil range. See our site example. LEARN MORE the flagship Our first introduction video release of the ATL-200 camera. Where it all began. Since 2018 Afidus as added more then seven new camera functions within the app. They continue to be responsive to mobile operating system updates and sensitive to customer requests. ​ All the content on this website was created exclusively the knowledge of how to run the system properly by www.TimeLapseCameras.com ATL-200S only BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION Located on the first screen within the scene selection. This is best used in situations where the subject is lit from behind. This feature will even out the front and back exposure of the scene. Since the ATL-200S features true tonal HDR scope-if you are using a previous 200 or 201 model the HDR was always set to high. To give you the most responsive dynamic range. For the 200S model the HDR low which is the start of perfection. You can fine-tune this to your scene by adjusting to HDR low, medium and high. ​ Select back light compensation from the Scene menu. Adjust to your satisfaction. ARTICLE ATL-200S only digital image stabilization Toggle this ON to engage Digital Image Stabilization, DIS, is used when you need to smooth out your footage due to camera movement. Best used in constant capture at 24 or 30 FPS (frames per second). ATL-200S only SPLIT FILES BY DATE This feature is tops in our book and highly requested by ATL-200/201 users. This feature alone makes working with content in post production easier for the NEW 200S model. Splitting files by a date means exactly that. All .mp4 files created by the camera will have a file size limited up to 537MB in size. When this feature is engaged, your footage will be separated up to that file size and by date. Meaning for a daily, month long project you will have split files for monday, tuesday etc according to the days that you set. SAMPLE ATL-200S only Auto exposure Optimizer Automatic Exposure Optimizer would be used in situations where you would have a higher flicker and quick light changes such as sunrises or sunsets. In short, this feature overrides the 50/60 Hz selection and reduces exposure flicker especially in sunrise/sunset scenario. ​ We recommend turning this ON for short sunset/sunrises time lapses LEARN MORE ATL-200S only Rotate 0/90/180/270 We find this handy in a variety of situations. At times on job sites, we install our cameras upside down like bats. Rotating the view 180 from the menu will flip the video in the preview screen allowing you to view it normally, making it a little more convenient for you. For some users the 90 and 270 is an intriguing angle for capturing extremely tall structures. In this example, the camera was posted horizontally and the rotate feature was set to 90. Resulting in a vertical video perfect for IGTV story use displaying at 1080x1920p ATL-200S only Compression The file size will vary with settings. Efficiency compression is a newer Codec using H.265. equal to 30% smaller files than capturing in Compatible compression mode. ​ We leave this setting at Compatible. ​ If you are an experienced editor and you you know your computer system can handle H.265 then change this to Efficiency. ​ Dive deeper into our extensive article. LEARN MORE ATL-200S only RECORDING APPOINTMENT A feature added in July 2021 with the latest firmware update to 4632 for only the ATL-200S/201S models. With this new addition you can set your camera to start recording on a specific date. This is handy in the field when you will set the cameras up on site on a Monday and the project wont start until Friday. We urge you to check this setting from the information screen to confirm it is accurate and you start the camera in the correct year. batch settings If you have a total of two time-lapse photography tasks this month, one during the week and the other during the weekend, you can choose Backup 1 as your week setting, and Backup 2 is your weekend shooting settings. ​ Be sure to check the information screen to ensure you have selected the right programmed Batch for the job you want to record. ​ app tutorials you'll want to know how to do these These features are the building blocks, the foundation, of a great time lapse camera system. The ATL-200 model was released in the fall of 2018 and hit the floor running with these core essential items. MEDIA FLYER APP TUTORIALS Afidus ATL-200 App Zoom Actual ATL-200 screen recordings with phone held vertically to the left and phone rotated for full screen view below, with pinch out to verify focus at the end of the video. Image Alignment Image alignment is a unique feature only found in the Afidus ATL-200. Removing the card to download or changing batteries may require moving the camera. Image alignment builds a wireframe overlay based upon a snapshot taken before the camera was moved. With a visual reference is is easy to reposition the camera in exactly the same position for seamless capture. Time Lapse Calculator Your capture interval is one of the most important variables, capturing too often you may have an editing nightmare, if the interval is too high you will not have enough content. Finding the perfect balance is easy with the Afidus ATL-200. Select your project duration, enter an interval and the finish video length will be displayed. Adjust the interval so you capture the exact amount of desired content. Timer & Schedule The Afidus ATL-200's app based timer and day-of-the week schedule, eliminates unnecessary editing. Capture working hours only and avoiding weekends greatly speeds up your editing workflow. Macro & Zoom The Afidus ATL-200 offers a 16-35mm (full frame equivalent) optical zoom lens and 4X Digital Zoom macro. Achieve DSLR quality results with a $399 camera. There is no need to buy expensive gear, worry about weatherproofing or shutter life. Macro time lapse made easy. YOU WILL HAVE QUESTIONS WE'RE HERE TO HELP Dive into learning about the camera at our full on-line user guide. ​ www.TimeLapseCameras.com continues to update this section as Afidus add new features with every update. LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD in the palm of your hand our handy resource available to get you started from first connection, setting your first time lapse and walk through tips through the entire process. DOWNLOAD

Zoom range of the Afidus 200S Camera 16-36 mil Optical + 4X Digital Zoom One of the best feature upgrades introduced into the 200S model is the 4X Digital Zoom. ​ Toggle this on within the settings menu to engage the 4x Digital zoom. This is an excellent feature for macro focus time-lapse settings. We encourage you take a snap shot using the app and review the quality of the zoom for yourself if you wish to engage it on your next time-lapse. ​ We recommend staying within the Optical Zoom range of the camera system (16-35 mil) as it will have the best quality in the video clips. 16 mil 16 mil Example Start wide for your first view. TIP: Toggle the wide angle ON or OFF within the settings menu to adjust the fisheye. 35 mil 35 mil Example Zoom in more for your scene This is the top of the Optical Zoom range within the camera. ​ We recommend staying within the Optical Zoom range of the system for best results. Start of the Digital Zoom range 2X Digital 2X Digital Zoom Example 4X Digital 4X Digital Zoom Example Zoom in and get up close Review the screenshot taken by the app.