Brinno Time Lapse Camera TLC300, 2023 Timelapse Camera Outdoor Construction & Indoor Use, Professional HDR FHD1080P with LCD Screen, Extended Battery Life

One of the standout features for me was how quick it was to get started. It took me just a few minutes from unboxing to capturing my first time-lapse video.It's a relief not to constantly monitor battery levels during shoots. I have been using the timelapse camera for two months, the battery life is held up remarkably well.Compared to other options on the market, this time lapse camera might come with a slightly higher price. Having experienced cheaper alternatives in the past, I would say its functions and image quality are fully capable of supporting my project recording. After all, shooting without any problems is my primary concern.For anyone in search of a reliable, user-friendly time-lapse camera with long battery life, this is the one to go for.

Works great, the setup is easy and the image quality is perfect. Highly recommended

The media could not be loaded. If you’re looking for a camera that’s easy to use and can capture time-lapse videos, then this camera is a great choice. It comes with everything you need to get started quickly, including the camera itself, a 16GB memory card, and 4 AA batteries. The setup process was easy. I did have to buy a memory card reader (https://a.co/d/c4an2ds) so I can copy the AVI files from the SD card to my M2 MacBook Pro.One of the standout features of this camera is its tiny screen, which is a big plus compared to the cheaper model TLC130 (https://a.co/d/0ZwPfMX). The screen makes it much easier to identify what’s getting captured, so you can be sure you’re getting the shots you want. Using the default settings, I let it record the sky for an hour and it generated a 24-second video. The video quality is quite good in my opinion.

Easy set up and recorded for 12 days with no issues in all weather conditions with the weatherproof shell. highly recommended if you want to capture a large or small project from start to finish. Picture quality was excellent during the day and during the night with some lighting in the area.

I've been a very happy user of the TCL200 pro for many many years. I've held out buying some of the other Brinno cameras for various reasons (can't see what you shooting with the cases open, too many batteries, too expensive, etc). When I saw the TLC300 I believed that Brinno heard us ask for more, and delivered. Sadly all they did was tweak a few parts of the TLC200 pro (new sensor, better color) but not what we've asked for. The picture quality is still not any better than the 720 the TLC200 had, just brighter. I've spent hours trying to get a decent focus and it seems impossible. I don't think it's the lens, I think it's the sensor. It's to grainy, or noisy. For the money they've asked I'm sadly disappointed. I guess I will have to look for other companies that make time lapse cameras. My Sony FDR-X3000 does a better job at time lapse. Just takes a few more steps to get really great final video (merging single files). I have other (non-Brinno) lenses I will try on the TLC300 and see if maybe it is the lens and not the sensor. (Brinno lenses are drastically over-priced)

Easy Set-Up ProcessI have been really happy with this Brinno time lapse camera thus far. The set-up process was very straightforward and programming the schedule/intervals was easy as well. Will definitely be looking to buy again for future projects.

10+ years ago, Brinno offered the TLC200 Pro, undeniably the best long term time lapse camera, which remains a great solution. As time moved on, all Brinno needed to do was update the 200 Pro with a 1080 sensor and a file format change. They choose a different direction with a few rechargeable cameras, then a giant housing requiring 16 AA batteries. During this time of Brinno product uncertainty, I switched to the Afidus camera, which has many desirable features. Fast forward to the TLC300, which appeared to be the long awaited 200 Pro update. I figured here it is finally, sign me up, let's go.Any enthusiasm I had disappeared quickly, when I discovered Brinno is still using the nearly dead AVI file format. This is not mentioned in the specifications or technical details and is a significant omission. The AVI format is no longer natively supported by Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, iOS, Android and others. The cross-platform, free VLC Media Player will allow you to play the AVI files. However, you may need to convert the files to MP4 or MOV, or obtain a codec to work with the AVI format.Another comparison for Brinno users, the TLC300 exhibits a considerable amount of undesirable noise in low light situations. The 300 shares some of the same exposure selections with the 200 Pro (Day, Twilight and Night). The TLC 200 Pro would compensate for lighting changes very well, regardless of the camera setting. The 300 requires the correct selection and even with Night selected the noise levels when dark are quite noticeable.The overall video quality, from the 300, appears mushy and lacks detail. Experienced Brinno users will notice this more than someone using the camera for the first time. 200 Pro footage at 720 is very good and can easily be scaled to 1080. 300 footage almost appears scaled in the camera.As with Brinno's other interchangeable lens cameras the 300's IR filter is affixed to the rear lens element. The specs note interchangeable CS mount lenses and there are a number to choose from, however only Brinno lenses include a removable IR filter. If you want to use a non-Brinno lens you will need to DIY an IR filter, there are few video how-tos detailing the process. Keep in mind, weather sealing is also a consideration for alternative lens use.Battery life is good, stated 100 days with a 5 minute interval. Don't let run time provide false level of security. Anything can go wrong with an unattended camera, consider two cameras for redundancy and check them regularly. The 300's navigation menu, screen and day of week scheduling are nice improvements, but features shouldn't outweigh performance. Do your research, you have options and I'll be first in line for a Brinno 400 someday.

For all happy users of TLC 200 HDR : this TLC 300 is not as good ! HDR is supposedly present but effects are not really showing. Controls are all different and lacking many necessary positions present in TLC200. No contrast, no WB . All images are burned even at EV 00 . Night shots are horrible - no comparison to TLC200 .So to sum up - not good , don't buy . Stay with proven item - TLC200 HDR Pro !Photos - first 300 , second 200 .