Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for time lapse camcorders.
Time-lapse photography is a great way to capture the transience of life, from the moment a sunrise or sunset strikes until the last rays of light disappear. Browse the top-ranked list of time-lapse camcorders below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Sony - Handycam CX405 Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HDRCX405/BSKU: 2964179Top comment"It’s great. I use it all the time for fun little videos and time lapses. It works great. ...This camera dos NOT do time lapse. Other than that, I find little to complain about. ...Great for time lapse"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a BIONZ X image processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, this Sony Handycam HDRCX405/B camcorder enables you to capture video footage with 1920 x 1080 resolution and sharp still images.Top comment"It’s great. I use it all the time for fun little videos and time lapses. It works great. ...This camera dos NOT do time lapse. Other than that, I find little to complain about. ...Great for time lapse"
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Utilizing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a BIONZ X image processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, this Sony Handycam HDRCX405/B camcorder enables you to capture video footage with 1920 x 1080 resolution and sharp still images.See all Traditional CamcordersSony - Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium Camcorder - black
Model: FDRAX700/BSKU: 6130907Top comment"Excellent camcorder...This is an excellent camcorder, easy to use every time. We use this camcorder to make movies to post online. ...This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as in my case it meant that I have two different size camcorder bags so a quick look at the bag tells me which camcorder is in the bag. "
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Transfer real life to video without losing any of its vibrancy with this Sony Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium camcorder. Fast Hybrid AF delivers quick response, and 4K UHD replays your recordings in brilliant clarity via television or monitor. The ergonomic, lightweight design of this Sony Handycam camcorder is easy to grip and manage no matter where the action happens.Top comment"Excellent camcorder...This is an excellent camcorder, easy to use every time. We use this camcorder to make movies to post online. ...This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as in my case it meant that I have two different size camcorder bags so a quick look at the bag tells me which camcorder is in the bag. "
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Transfer real life to video without losing any of its vibrancy with this Sony Handycam FDR-AX700 4K Premium camcorder. Fast Hybrid AF delivers quick response, and 4K UHD replays your recordings in brilliant clarity via television or monitor. The ergonomic, lightweight design of this Sony Handycam camcorder is easy to grip and manage no matter where the action happens.See all Traditional CamcordersSony - Handycam AX53 4K Flash Memory Premium Camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX53/BSKU: 4849001Top comment"You can pick it up and go and film all day. Or take some time lapse photography. Or even still shot it's all around great camera....My only issue is that you cannot adjust any menu items while streaming or the menu pops up on the stream. We have used the time lapse features and filmed in 4K both have worked well."
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Shoot video in ultrahigh 4K resolution with the Sony 4K Expert Handycam. The advanced Exmor R sensor delivers outstanding image clarity and reduces artifacts and noise for a great-looking, consistent video. Use the 29 mm wide-angle lens for up to 12x optical zoom, which ensures your Sony 4K Expert Handycam captures all the action.Top comment"You can pick it up and go and film all day. Or take some time lapse photography. Or even still shot it's all around great camera....My only issue is that you cannot adjust any menu items while streaming or the menu pops up on the stream. We have used the time lapse features and filmed in 4K both have worked well."
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Shoot video in ultrahigh 4K resolution with the Sony 4K Expert Handycam. The advanced Exmor R sensor delivers outstanding image clarity and reduces artifacts and noise for a great-looking, consistent video. Use the 29 mm wide-angle lens for up to 12x optical zoom, which ensures your Sony 4K Expert Handycam captures all the action.See all Traditional CamcordersSony - AX43A 4K Handycam with Exmore R CMOS sensor camcorder - Black
Model: FDRAX43A/BSKU: 6516306Top comment"A 4k Camcorder for Everyone...This makes it easy to choose the right shooting mode for your particular needs. The camcorder also has a range of creative effects that you can apply to your footage, such as time-lapse, slow motion, and a variety of picture profiles. ...By flipping the monitor to face forward and enabling face detection, the selfie mode with noise reduction makes this a great video camera for streamers and video loggers. 4K Time-lapse and high-speed recording make this a full-featured camera for capturing scenes over a period of time and creating smooth slow-motion videos. "
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.Top comment"A 4k Camcorder for Everyone...This makes it easy to choose the right shooting mode for your particular needs. The camcorder also has a range of creative effects that you can apply to your footage, such as time-lapse, slow motion, and a variety of picture profiles. ...By flipping the monitor to face forward and enabling face detection, the selfie mode with noise reduction makes this a great video camera for streamers and video loggers. 4K Time-lapse and high-speed recording make this a full-featured camera for capturing scenes over a period of time and creating smooth slow-motion videos. "
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Delivering superb solutions for content creators and videographers, with Balanced Optical SteadyShot, to rival gimbal systems, high-resolution 4K1 movie recording and high-quality sound with a unique microphone the AX43A Handycam® camcorder puts professional production and simple movie sharing within anyone’s grasp.See all Traditional CamcordersNew!Canon - XF605 4K UHD Professional Camcorder - Black
Model: 5076C002SKU: 6541689See all 4K CamcordersProduct Description
The XF605 Professional Camcorder is the next-generation XF-series camera providing excellent mobility, connectivity, and superb 4K UHD HDR image quality. Equipped with Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the XF605 achieves high-speed and high-accuracy focusing, and is the first XF-series model to include Eye Detection AF, as well as iTR AF X technology for improved face and head detection for more accurate and stable tracking of subjects. The XF605 features a 4K L-series 15x Optical Zoom lens with 3-ring manual control. XF605 can shoot 10-bit 4:2:2 4K UHD footage in XF-AVC and MP4 formats to dual SD cards for easy post-production and quick delivery. It features multiple recording modes including Frame, Interval, and Slow and Fast motion up to 120fps in FHD. An ideal tool for news gathering, XF605 features a new CTM (Content Transfer Mobile) iPhone application which allows for proxy footage, audio, and metadata to be exchanged between a newsroom server through the phone connection in the field and integrates into newsroom assignment planning software. XF605 features a Multi-Function Shoe that is compatible with a new XLR microphone adapter (developed by TEAC Corporation) for increasing the total number of XLR inputs to 4, providing a flexible audio recording workflow. The camera features built-in Wi-Fi/Ethernet for Browser Remote, CTM (Content Transfer Mobile) app, IP streaming, and FTP transfer. The camera is also the first XF-series camera to feature USB Video Class allowing use as a webcam without the need for a 3rd Party HDMI to USB adapter.See all 4K CamcordersProduct Description
The XF605 Professional Camcorder is the next-generation XF-series camera providing excellent mobility, connectivity, and superb 4K UHD HDR image quality. Equipped with Canon’s renowned Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the XF605 achieves high-speed and high-accuracy focusing, and is the first XF-series model to include Eye Detection AF, as well as iTR AF X technology for improved face and head detection for more accurate and stable tracking of subjects. The XF605 features a 4K L-series 15x Optical Zoom lens with 3-ring manual control. XF605 can shoot 10-bit 4:2:2 4K UHD footage in XF-AVC and MP4 formats to dual SD cards for easy post-production and quick delivery. It features multiple recording modes including Frame, Interval, and Slow and Fast motion up to 120fps in FHD. An ideal tool for news gathering, XF605 features a new CTM (Content Transfer Mobile) iPhone application which allows for proxy footage, audio, and metadata to be exchanged between a newsroom server through the phone connection in the field and integrates into newsroom assignment planning software. XF605 features a Multi-Function Shoe that is compatible with a new XLR microphone adapter (developed by TEAC Corporation) for increasing the total number of XLR inputs to 4, providing a flexible audio recording workflow. The camera features built-in Wi-Fi/Ethernet for Browser Remote, CTM (Content Transfer Mobile) app, IP streaming, and FTP transfer. The camera is also the first XF-series camera to feature USB Video Class allowing use as a webcam without the need for a 3rd Party HDMI to USB adapter.See all 4K CamcordersPanasonic - HC-V770 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HCV770KSKU: 5177077Top comment"I'm Very Happy with the Panasonic HC-V770 HD Camcorder I got it took me a while to figure out it Work but i figured it all out pretty fast and I'm very Happy with the Video Quality of this Camcorder and the Recorded time I'd Recommend it for any one who doesn't want to pay to much for a Video Camcorder....Overall very satisfied with this camcorder....Don't know how the battery life compares to other camcorders but seems too short for my satisfaction. "
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Capture clear shots by using this Panasonic Camcorder with HDR that reduces bright spots and enhances dark areas. Connect your smartphone's video camera by using Wi-Fi for picture-in-picture video, and reduce sound distortion with the Wind Shield Zoom Microphone for high-quality recording. This Panasonic Camcorder uses Level Shot Function to suppress distortion and tilting to minimize blurred, slanted videos.Top comment"I'm Very Happy with the Panasonic HC-V770 HD Camcorder I got it took me a while to figure out it Work but i figured it all out pretty fast and I'm very Happy with the Video Quality of this Camcorder and the Recorded time I'd Recommend it for any one who doesn't want to pay to much for a Video Camcorder....Overall very satisfied with this camcorder....Don't know how the battery life compares to other camcorders but seems too short for my satisfaction. "
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Capture clear shots by using this Panasonic Camcorder with HDR that reduces bright spots and enhances dark areas. Connect your smartphone's video camera by using Wi-Fi for picture-in-picture video, and reduce sound distortion with the Wind Shield Zoom Microphone for high-quality recording. This Panasonic Camcorder uses Level Shot Function to suppress distortion and tilting to minimize blurred, slanted videos.See all Traditional CamcordersPanasonic - HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HC-VX870KSKU: 3774034Top comment"Great camcorder for the money...I purchased this camcorder for less than $600 including tax. I feel this a great buy for what you get compared with other camcorders in this price range....Family friendly camcorder...Good camcorder for the money. Simple to use. There are more expensive camcorders out there but this one does everything I need."
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Preserve important moments with this Panasonic HC-VX870K camcorder, which features a BSI MOS sensor that captures stunning footage with up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution and clear stereo sound. Hybrid image stabilization ensures smooth videos.Top comment"Great camcorder for the money...I purchased this camcorder for less than $600 including tax. I feel this a great buy for what you get compared with other camcorders in this price range....Family friendly camcorder...Good camcorder for the money. Simple to use. There are more expensive camcorders out there but this one does everything I need."
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Preserve important moments with this Panasonic HC-VX870K camcorder, which features a BSI MOS sensor that captures stunning footage with up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution and clear stereo sound. Hybrid image stabilization ensures smooth videos.See all Traditional CamcordersPanasonic - HC-X2000 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black
Model: HC-X2000SKU: 6405677Top comment"Often people don't talk about the coming from a DSLR to Camcorder and it's worth talking about the buttons and configuration takes some getting used to as well. ...Light, compact and durable. For a first time user learning the ropes"
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Shoot ready-to-broadcast footage with this Panasonic UHD 4K Pro camcorder. The integrated Leica Dicomar lens boasts digital iZoom technology for extreme 48x zoom, while the MOS sensor and Venus processing engine capture scenes in 4K and scale to Full HD seamlessly. This Panasonic UHD 4K Pro camcorder has a face detection feature that can track and focus on your subject without blurring.Top comment"Often people don't talk about the coming from a DSLR to Camcorder and it's worth talking about the buttons and configuration takes some getting used to as well. ...Light, compact and durable. For a first time user learning the ropes"
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Shoot ready-to-broadcast footage with this Panasonic UHD 4K Pro camcorder. The integrated Leica Dicomar lens boasts digital iZoom technology for extreme 48x zoom, while the MOS sensor and Venus processing engine capture scenes in 4K and scale to Full HD seamlessly. This Panasonic UHD 4K Pro camcorder has a face detection feature that can track and focus on your subject without blurring.See all Traditional CamcordersCanon - XA60 Professional Camcorder - Black
Model: 5733C002SKU: 6519982Canon - XA70 Professional Camcorder - Black
Model: 5736C002SKU: 6519976