Reddit reviews Neewer DSLR Camera Shutter Release Wired LCD Timer Remote Control Intervalometer Time-lapse Photography Device Compatible with RM-VPR1 Multi-Terminal Plug for Select SONY Alpha Models

Yeah I used one by Neewer. Each shot was 5 seconds apart and there were approx. 1200 pictures in total. This video is 60fps.

Link to the one I got last year: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00NSE1F6I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E90sDbKYE7RF7

Yeah go with the Sony a6000. Here's a suggestion though. Get yourself an intervalometer. Set the camera on a your tripod for a while with the intervalometer set to take a picture every few seconds and do a night time lapse. Then use editing software to make it into a video file. The shots will be a lot more interesting than filming the city lights. You'll also be able to dial in your exposure a little better than in video for some really clean shots since you can expose it longer.

I use this. A bit more expensive but much more than just a remote shutter release and it works well

This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSE1F6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You'd still need to set up bracketing on the camera, though.

It's probably just the app. If you need to do longer exposures on your time lapses i'd recommend a cheap remote. I use this one

In various forums, this one seems popular relative to price. I intend to get it soon, once I free up a little spending money in the budget (I probably need a new flash first, my Minolta 360PX isn't nearly as good when it can't get TTL metering from the camera).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSE1F6I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My cheap ass Chinese made Viltrox allows you to set shot duration, interval between shots, and number of shots. It's universal, they just include cables to fit whatever camera you buy it for.

Edit: here's the same one with a Neewer badge for the a6000. See how it says DELAY LONG INTERVAL N?

DELAY is delay before starting, LONG is how long the shutter is open for, INTERVAL is time between shots, N is number of shots.

Ah, I got the model wrong then - it looks like you have a great camera for astrophotography, but by far the most important thing is a good equatorial mount that tracks the stars. Preferably one that's capable of autoguiding.

If you get an intervalometer, you can program it to hold the shutter open for as long as you like, as many times as you like. It's great for time-lapse work, as well.

Im a noob at this, and just purchased all my gear over the last few weeks here. Its arriving by May 6th, so what are some things I should know about long exposure photography?

Gear:

Camera: Sony Alpha A230

ND Filter: BW 10 stop Filter

Tripod: Amazon Basic 60 inch

Shutter release: Neewar DSLR Shutter release

Here you go

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSE1F6I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_Do2bBb2MJ75YZ

Sweet! Enjoy!

This is the intervalometer I use, but they make similar ones for pretty much every make and model:

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Intervalometer-Time-lapse-Photography-Multi-Terminal/dp/B00NSE1F6I

With one of those and a tripod, it opens up a lot of creative options . I don't really see the point in buying a fancy wireless/high precision one, as filling up an SD card with a bunch of photos really isn't an issue and you don't need uber precision unless you're doing very complicated timelapses.

something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Intervalometer-Time-lapse-Photography-Multi-Terminal/dp/B00NSE1F6I

In Camera App - https://www.playmemoriescameraapps.com/portal/usbdetail.php?eid=IS9104-NPIA09014_00-000003
Timer Remote Control Intervalometer - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSE1F6I/
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thibaudperso.sonycamera&hl=en

I think this will do what you need; http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Intervalometer-Photography-Multi-Terminal-DSC-RX100III/dp/B00NSE1F6I/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1453162928&sr=1-1&keywords=neewer+remote+sony
 
I have one, but have only used it for long exposure, if I have a chance tonight I can try to play with it and find out for you. Or someone else might know.

Ive seen third party timelapse triggers that ramp up and down camera settings however they usually start at about $200 (USD) which is why I haven't tried them out. I also use a regular intervalometer and try to adjust my settings manually as the lighting changes. Honestly, no one will notice a short gap in your clip when you are adjusting the settings.

you need to set it to "BULB" mode and either use an intervalometer (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Intervalometer-Time-lapse-Photography-Multi-Terminal/dp/B00NSE1F6I) or i heard you can use a wireless remote as well and just hold the button. Lots of tutorials on youtube if you're still confused