Hacked Ikea kitchen timers shoot time lapses

The Ikea timer is called the Ordning
Use it to make a cheap ($5.99) and easy Ikea Time Lapse Panning Unit for your next photo shoot.

Here's an example:
Pan Left Portland


and another one:
Pan Left Lido Key


Here's a great video that shows you how to make your own (jump to 2 min 10 sec):
How to Make a Cheap and Easy Ikea Time Lapse Panning Unit


For more details go here.

As seen on the Ikea Hackers blog and the Getaway Moments blog.