Why does EOS Utility stop timelapse shooting after 3–5 shots on a Canon 60D?
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I’m using EOS Utility on a Mac to shoot a timelapse with a Canon 60D. In the Timer Shooting Settings, if I enter 5000 shots it only takes 5 shots and stops. If I enter 4000 it takes 4 shots, 3000 gives 3, and so on. If I enter 999, it works. Why is this happening, and is there a limit in EOS Utility or the camera?
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With your comment noting that it works if you enter 999, I suspect that you are suffering the effects of poor user interface design. Sounds like the camera has an actual limit of 999, and UI doesn't inform you of that or limit your input. It's an open Question whether the software's back end is truncating out-of-date "5000" to "5", or whether that's happening in the communication with your camera, but either way, seems like that is the issue. I think k your best bet may be to look for more sophisticated software.
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This behavior strongly suggests EOS Utility or the camera only supports a maximum shot count of 999 for that timer setting. When you enter 3000, 4000, or 5000, the value appears to be truncated to the first digit, so 5000 becomes 5, 4000 becomes 4, etc. Since 999 works, that points to a real limit that the software interface isn’t clearly showing.
So the issue is likely not your timelapse setup itself, but a poor UI/back-end limit in EOS Utility or in how it communicates with the 60D. Try keeping the shot count at 999 or below, or use more advanced timelapse control software if you need longer unattended sequences.
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