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A very nice review of Yi cam hacking using autoexec scripts posted at DIYP by John Aldred:I needed an action camera to document DIYP’s trip to Photokina in September. I didn’t really want to have to fork out for a GoPro. It’s just not something I’d use often enough to justify the cost. So, I looked into the cheaper alternatives. This is when I found the Yi HD Action Camera, and some of [...]
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Originally posted by Ultrazauberer View PostIs a video timelapse in 2k with this flat color possible?
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Hmm, okay, but there is only 1080p in video timelapse mode and I think the colors are not so flat like it should.
And which problems you are facing with taking pictures? Because suddenly my Yi frozen and won't react. I had to pull out the battery. At this time I was shooting lots of RAWs. I thought the SD card is the problem.
Two questions:
- There is a RAW timelapse script. It shots 7.9 exposures in 8sec intervals. I want to shot at day light with 8 seconds interval too. Can I just set the ISO to 100 and leave the shutter speed on auto? Because I want to shot a day to night timelapse and don't want to overexpose the daytime shots.
- On your XiMAX-PRO script, where should I insert "t ia2 -awb off" for disabling the Auto-WB in video mode? In the main loop?
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Originally posted by Ultrazauberer View PostAnd which problems you are facing with taking pictures? Because suddenly my Yi frozen and won't react. I had to pull out the battery. At this time I was shooting lots of RAWs. I thought the SD card is the problem.
Two answers:
- Yes, 8 sec should be enough to save a RAW file without any problem. But here you have to choose: night or day, under- or overexposure because auto shutter will not go any close to 7.9 sec at any ISO
- You must change 't ia2 -3a 1 1 0 1' to 't ia2 -3a 1 0 0 1' in the main loop and add your "t ia2 -awb off" above it in order to work properly.
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This is an example how Xiaomi Yi camera perfoms with 7.9 sec shutter and ISO 3200 in the night.
Параметры съёмки: выдержка 8 сек, интервал 2 сек, ISO 3200.
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Thank you for the information. You captured a nice timelapse!
What about video-timelapse mode? If I change to video-timelapse in the Yi Action Cam App the resolutions drops to 1080p and it seems your YiMAX-PRO script isn't working. Maybe there is a video mode for 2K and 5fps or something similar? That would be nice to have a in-camera timelapse video in 2K! :-D
Just for entertainment I attached two snapshots to demonstrate the capabilities of the Yi with your Script! I changed the lens to a 3mm non-fisheye f/3.5 one. I really like this combination.2 Photos
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It's this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOJ-Lens-3mm...0AAOSwnH1WWvTx
I attached a converted RAW image with 100% crops in the frame. I like the lens, but the flaring is quite present. Aiming in direct sun looks cool but if the sun is slightly out of the frame the flaring is ugly. I think a lens hood should help.1 Photo
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Originally posted by nutsey View Post- You must change 't ia2 -3a 1 1 0 1' to 't ia2 -3a 1 0 0 1' in the main loop and add your "t ia2 -awb off" above it in order to work properly.
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It doesn't seem to work with software version 1.3.0. The camera keeps beeping when trying to boot. Is there a new version or am I perhaps doing something wrong. Help will be appreciated.
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