For 12 years, we've promoted long-term time-lapse cameras with exceptional battery life. Were we wrong? Nope! But we may have overlooked this camera for too long.

If you have access to outlet power, your camera search may be over.

The ATLI E10 lets you monitor and control your camera remotely from a computer or phone. With the right network setup, you can check on your project, adjust settings, and access your footage without making a trip to the camera.

Sometimes, simply knowing your camera is still working is priceless. At less than $400 for the camera, or around $500 for a cellular-connected setup, that peace of mind can be cheap insurance for a project worth protecting.

The Industry Disruptor

This is it! Over the past few years, I've watched GoPro's progress closely, and the combination of the HERO13 and GoPro Labs is a game changer for long-term time-lapse.

GoPro Labs is optional firmware that unlocks advanced features beyond the standard camera experience. Developed by GoPro's David Newman and the Labs team, it lets you create custom camera configurations using QR codes generated on the web or in the app.

You can program capture intervals, schedules, camera settings, and other controls to suit your project. But here's the real breakthrough. the camera can sleep between frames, drawing virtually no power while it waits, including overnight.

Combine that with a suitable solar power system and Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity, and the HERO13 can support long-term deployments with minimal hands-on attention. With the right setup and adequate sunlight, it can keep capturing day after day without routine battery changes.

We've been testing these capabilities firsthand, and we're just getting started.

Discovering the potential of long-term 360° time-lapse is exciting! With GoPro Labs, the MAX2 can sleep between frames, making extended 360° projects possible without constant power consumption. Imagine a camera suspended from the ceiling during a kitchen remodel, in the center of a health club during equipment installation, or capturing an entire restaurant buildout. Viewers can pan, zoom, and choose their own perspective, creating an immersive experience that goes far beyond traditional time-lapse. Even short-term projects featuring nature, sunsets, or cityscapes offer exciting possibilities and compelling engagement. We're testing the possibilities now, with preliminary footage coming soon!

ATLI’s app makes scheduling easy, with four daily time slots, automatic or manual controls, full-screen preview and more.

The X10 sleeps between frames, and its built-in battery can keep it running for weeks. Add a solar/battery panel and it can keep capturing until your memory card fills.

With shutter speeds from 1/20,000 to 30 seconds, you can get creative,from blurring nighttime traffic to capturing stars. Add an ND filter to create smooth, cinematic motion in bright daylight.

Brinno helped pioneer long-term time-lapse over a decade ago. Josh has visited their facilities in Taiwan multiple times and has tremendous respect for the people and their achievements.

When lithium batteries and power banks struggle in freezing weather, the TLC300 offers an alternative: Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries, rated to -40°F. A sun-warmed camera may keep working even when ambient temperatures drop, but for extreme cold, Brinno is worth considering, even as a backup for the days or weeks other power sources may struggle.

The BCC300-M bundle includes the TLC300 camera and ATH120 weather-resistant housing. The included wall mount is perfectly engineered for terrible results! Almost any other camera clamp will work better, and we'll share some recommendations soon.

After months of testing, we've found a reliable way to bring connectivity to remote job sites, construction projects and other locations without existing Wi-Fi.The ATLI E10 offers full remote control, while compatible GoPro cameras can download files remotely over Wi-Fi.

Our tested setup uses a specific USB 4G LTE modem and a T-Mobile prepaid SIM card to bring connectivity to locations where traditional Wi-Fi isn't available.

Order the modem, visit a T-Mobile store for a prepaid SIM, and you're on your way. We'll share setup instructions and camera-specific details as we finish building our individual camera pages.

We've spent months testing solar panels, battery packs, power banks and adapters, including plenty that didn't make the cut! From a simple extension cord to a complete solar-powered camera system, we have figured out what actually works for long-term time lapse.

We're building camera-specific pages first, with the power solutions and accessories that make sense for each camera. Our broader solar and power guide is coming soon.

The right housing, mount, memory card, or cable can make the difference between a reliable time-lapse system and a frustrating one. We've tested plenty of accessories, discovered a few surprises, and found that the most expensive option isn't always the best.

We're building camera-specific pages first, with the power solutions and accessories that make sense for each camera. Our broader accessory guide is coming soon.