Which cameras can do Wi-Fi remote control, automatic uploads, and built-in time-lapse?

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I’m looking for a digital camera that can be controlled remotely over Wi-Fi, automatically upload photos over the internet/FTP (similar to Eye-Fi), and shoot at fixed intervals such as one frame per minute for time-lapse. I’ve seen some Wi-Fi-enabled compact cameras, but many seem to lack interval shooting. Are there cameras or camera/app combinations that can handle all three tasks reliably?

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EDIT: Ironically, while I wrote this answer, the press release of the first camera to do this was waiting in my inbox :)

There is one such camera, it is the Panasonic Lumix GH3.

A few WiFi cameras exist without this function but do not despair. Once cameras have WiFi control, such functions can be software driven and do not have to be built into the camera.

What you need to do is look at software to control WiFi cameras, you can probably code your own if you were so inclined and I am sure others will eventually do it for popular models. I would look at what Panasonic has to offer for the SZ5, as I've seen some impressive demos. Once the Canon EOS 6D ships, I fully expect plenty of developments in the area too, since it is the first DSLR with built-in WiFi.

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Yes, but this combination has been uncommon in cameras. From the answers provided, the Panasonic Lumix GH3 was specifically identified as a camera that supports this kind of Wi-Fi-enabled remote operation, and Wi-Fi control can let software handle interval shooting even if the feature is not built into the camera body.

More generally, once a camera supports remote control over Wi‑Fi, time-lapse can often be driven by companion software or apps rather than requiring a dedicated in-camera intervalometer. The answers also note that newer Wi‑Fi cameras, such as models in Panasonic’s lineup and later Wi‑Fi-equipped DSLRs, opened the door for this kind of workflow.

If you’re flexible on image quality and form factor, a smartphone may also meet the requirements through apps, since it already has Wi‑Fi and can often automate capture and upload. GoPro cameras were also mentioned as being good for time-lapse, with Wi‑Fi control available via accessories.

So the short answer is: yes—look for cameras with Wi‑Fi remote control first, then confirm whether interval shooting and automatic upload are supported by the camera or its software ecosystem.

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