Time-Lapse Cameras: 6K Cameras, 4K Time-Lapse Films

Time-lapse cameras built for building sites

Site Eye films construction projects on 6K DSLR cameras as standard, producing 4K time-lapse footage, with 8K and 12K cameras for larger sites. Every camera uploads over built-in 4G and runs on mains or solar power. Our own engineers install, monitor and maintain every camera, so you get the images and films without looking after any equipment.

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6K cameras, 4K time-lapse
Built-in 4G
Mains or solar power
From £220 per month
3,000+ projects since 2002

Site Eye Construction Time-Lapse Cameras

Time-lapse camera specifications

Camera	6K DSLR as standard, producing 4K time-lapse footage. 8K and 12K cameras for large sites and long-range views.
Films	Delivered in 4K or full HD: monthly clips, milestone edits and a hand-edited final film.
Capture	A photo every few minutes for the whole project, each one time-stamped.
Connection	Built-in 4G. Nothing connects to your site network or Wi-Fi.
Image delivery	A preview image reaches the portal within a couple of minutes over 4G, followed by the full-resolution image.
If the signal drops	The camera keeps taking photos and stores them for weeks if needed, then sends them when the connection returns.
Power	110 V or 240 V mains, or solar power where the site has no supply.
Mounting	Custom brackets, towers and housings, including tower crane mounts.
Online portal	Every image online 24/7 on desktop, iOS and Android, with full-resolution downloads, batch downloads and image comparison.
Data security	Secure logins over an encrypted connection. Images stored on our own servers in two UK locations, with a hardware clone updated every night.
Installation	By our own trained engineers across the UK, with task-specific RAMS.

Which camera does your site need?

6K DSLR time-lapse camera

Our standard camera, and the right choice for most building sites. Its 6K stills let you zoom into detail in the portal, with room to crop and pan in the 4K films.

8K and 12K cameras

For large sites, wide views and cameras mounted a long way from the work, where extra resolution lets you zoom in without losing detail.

Solar-powered camera

For sites with no mains supply, such as early groundworks, rail and highway schemes, and remote locations.

Need live video rather than stills? SiteStream cameras record the site in HD or 4K, in searchable 10-minute clips, with an optional live stream. Already have Dahua network cameras? Our Dahua time-lapse plugin turns them into long-term time-lapse cameras. Not sure whether you need time-lapse, video or CCTV? Read which site camera do you need?

A solar-powered Site Eye time-lapse camera filming groundworks.

Films made from our cameras on UK construction sites.

What you get with every camera

A free site survey to plan camera positions, check the 4G signal and prepare the safety paperwork.
Installation by our own trained engineers, with task-specific RAMS.
Remote monitoring and maintenance for the whole project. Camera moves are included.
A 24/7 online portal with every time-stamped image.
A time-lapse clip from each camera every month, and extra edits for milestones on request.
A hand-edited final film, with drone footage, music and titles if you want them.
Six months of free portal access after the project ends.

A managed camera or a self-install camera?

You can buy small battery-powered time-lapse cameras and fit them yourself. They suit short, simple jobs. On a construction project that runs for months or years, a managed camera saves your team the work and protects the record.

	Site Eye managed camera	Self-install camera
Installation	Surveyed and installed by our engineers, with RAMS	Fitted by your own team
Power	Mains or solar, running for the whole build	Usually batteries that need changing
Images	Uploaded over 4G and backed up in two UK locations	Often stored on a memory card on the camera
Checking progress	24/7 online portal	Visit the camera and download the card
Faults	Monitored remotely and fixed by our engineers	Found when someone checks the camera
Films	Monthly clips and a hand-edited final film	You edit the images yourself

More in our guide on why a managed time-lapse camera service is worth it.

Where our cameras have filmed

London Luton Airport: three cameras filmed three years of redevelopment.
Wembley Park: cameras covered all nine active plots of an 85-acre development.
Broadgate: short-term cameras filmed the jacking of the Fulcrum sculpture.

See more in our time-lapse portfolio and case studies.

What does a time-lapse camera cost?

Construction time-lapse cameras start from £220 per month, fully managed. Short-term filming for a few days or weeks is quoted per project. The price depends on how long you need the camera, how many cameras, mains or solar power, how they are mounted and the films you want. Every quote is confirmed after a free site survey, with no hidden costs.

See our full price guide or read about short-term and long-term camera hire.

Time-lapse camera questions

What resolution are your time-lapse cameras?

Our standard camera is a 6K DSLR, which produces 4K time-lapse footage. 8K and 12K cameras are available for large sites and long-range views. Films are delivered in 4K or full HD.

How often does the camera take a photo?

Every few minutes, for the whole project. Each photo is time-stamped, so you can find any moment in the build in the portal.

Does the camera need Wi-Fi or a site network?

No. Every camera has built-in 4G and uploads images without connecting to your site network.

What if there is no power on site?

We fit a solar-powered camera. Where there is a supply, cameras run on 110 V or 240 V mains.

What happens if the 4G signal drops?

The camera keeps taking photos and stores them for weeks if needed, then sends them to the portal when the connection returns, so nothing is missed.

Who installs and maintains the camera?

Our own trained engineers, on sites across the UK. We monitor every camera remotely and maintain it for the whole project, and camera moves are included.

Can I watch the site live?

The portal adds new images every few minutes, 24/7. For live video, add a SiteStream camera, which records the site in HD or 4K and can stream it in real time.