Timelapse Values

The following values are suggestions for starting points for setting up timelapse photography.

1-2 seconds : Moving cars, people, events
3-5 seconds: Night shots, motion blur. Clouds moving quickly.
6-10 seconds: Shadows, sunsets with high clouds.
10-30 seconds: Astrophotography.

For spectacular results, try shooting with a 30 second shutter speed and a 15 second interval. Let the camera run all night. One caveat — you need to be in a dark sky location. Light pollution will mess up your galaxy shots for sure. Unless you want the blend of light and dark. This is, after all, an art form. So whatever you like is right for you.